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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.

Mark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailed

The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 3% last month.

Sawmill closure to cost over 140 jobs in Tasman, confirms Carter Holt Harvey

Carter Holt Harvey will close the Eves Valley sawmill, cutting 140 jobs.

Mark Lister: Tech's sharemarket dominance raises awkward questions

OPINION: Three companies rival entire swathes of industries that employ millions.

Poll: Labour leads National on key issues as cost of living concerns rise

The cost of living is the top issue for 60% of voters.

'Desperate to deflect responsibility': Mayor fires back at Willis in economic blame game

The city's leaders are defending their record and Whanau is fighting back.

Will NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?

Australia's unemployment rate remains low, while New Zealand's is above average.

The city suffering as 177 businesses shut – does Nicola Willis accept any blame?

New numbers show the region's economy continues to be hit more than the national average.

What the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market data

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

Unemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakens

Liam Dann joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the nine-year unemployment high and signs of a weakening labour market.

Unemployment expected to hit nine-year high

Economists fear the labour market downturn will be prolonged.

Liam Dann: NZ economy is still sick, doubts are growing about Govt prescription

OPINION: But two factors suggest our economy's low mood could be the midwinter blues.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation looms

OPINION: Nervous National MPs look to next polls.

Inside Economics: Why the job market feels worse than the numbers look

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

Construction jobs down more than 12,000 in a year, more youth out of work

'Once you're out, it's hard to get back in' – but an economist says one region's thriving.

Shane Te Pou: Tāmaki Makaurau byelection a chance to test out campaign machine

OPINION: The construction sector lost 15,000 jobs in the past two years.