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Inside Economics: Recession risk rises after June gloom

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Super Fund to shift into $30m upgraded heritage building next year

This morning, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei blessed the former Chief Post Office, now upgraded.

Five levels, 135 apartments in $100m+ Mt Eden property plan

Nineteen submissions supported the big new scheme, 16 were made against it.

Construction, manufacturing slumped in June quarter

The final June-quarter data before the next GDP release paint a grim picture.

Auckland traffic management firm collapse sees 85 sacked, $2.8m deficit revealed

Employees owed $452,000 in wages, salaries; liquidator unsure they will get their money.

'By 2028, we're going to be a $100b fund': NZ Super Fund chief

The Super Fund reports returns of nearly 12% for the year as the fund grows to $85b.

Liam Dann: Runway for pre-election turnaround looks dangerously short for Luxon

For voters to feel good about the economy in 2026, we need signs of recovery very soon.

'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase request

New details emerge of negotiations between departments.

Labour fixes embarrassing error as it challenges Govt to 'be honest' about RBNZ saga

Labour's finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds is calling for transparency.

Reputational risk? Reserve Bank chair Neil Quigley resigns

Move follows Ombudsman forcing bank to reveal more about Adrian Orr's resignation.

'Insatiable' appetite: Lactalis surges ahead with major acquisitions

Fonterra's global ranking has slipped and could fall further after the Mainland sale.

Crown's Cook Strait ferry-buying company has $11m shopping list

The ferry-buying firm sets sail with an $11m purse for staff, contractors and consultants.

Big revaluations spur Metlifecare to 25% net profit rise

Despite housing downturn, company sales remain strong: 332 new units, care suites built.

With Velocity, Jade aims to retake its place on national stage

Summit gives the CEO of a Kiwi icon the chance to bend the PM's ear.

Plan for McDonald’s Newmarket drive-through sparks concern over nearby schools

A McDonald's spokesman dismisses a claim it targets sites near schools as 'spurious'.

How AI adoption is reshaping the New Zealand job market

Firms are making savings, productivity gains – but not necessarily reinvesting the spoils.