PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Labour’s targeted CGT could prove a politically smart moveOPINION: A poll earlier this year showed 43% backed some form of capital gains tax.09 Nov 03:00 PM
OpinionWork, rest and a wagging tail: Lessons in quiet productivityBella the terrier and Blizz the cat became unlikely symbols of balance.05 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Negative returns ahead? How to make your money work harderMarkets expect another 0.25% OCR cut later this month, squeezing savers further.02 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investorsSome company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.26 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should we take the rough roads with the smooth?OPINION: Pāpāmoa residents say chip seal noise forces them to shout inside their homes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why a weaker NZ dollar could be both blessing and burdenIt’s at a three‑year low against the Australian dollar, now around A$0.88.19 Oct 03:00 PM
OpinionFinding my voice in Rotorua: A Chinese Kiwi’s story of belongingA family split by language find connection through shared smiles and meals.18 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: The US bull run looks stretched – but it might still have legsThe S&P 500 has climbed 83% over three years, led by surging tech giants.12 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Investors look past share volatility to year-end prospectsShares are up 17% globally this year after rebounding strongly from April lows.05 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Councils must show transparency with their workshopsOPINION: Scrutiny should be welcomed and is key to holding elected members accountable.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom boom to bust: Why relying on local assets has cost investors dearlyThe NZX 50 is barely positive for 2025, up just 0.2% so far this year.28 Sep 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Serious error', 'worrying signal' - spotlight on Media Council after ruling against cold-case storyCouncil says Mona Blades report was 'deeply unfair' - four of the 10 members disagree.23 Sep 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: The asset outperforming everything else in 2025OPINION: It’s doubled in value these past 3 years and even outpaced the mighty S&P 500.21 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Rear view v crystal ball, why leading indicators matter more right nowOPINION: Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in almost five years.14 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailedThe Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 3% last month.07 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Tech's sharemarket dominance raises awkward questionsOPINION: Three companies rival entire swathes of industries that employ millions.31 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can AI win the trust battle?OPINION: The benefits of AI are numerous ... but caution is warranted.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Is the global bull market rally justified?Global shares hit record highs, defying recent pullback forecasts.24 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There are hidden victims in Phil Goff's $160k meth lab clean-up ordealOPINION: Meth testing and remediation was big business a few years ago.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Reporting season could signal turnaround for struggling economyThe local reporting season is heating up, suggesting an economic recovery.17 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why lower inflation won't ease the cost of livingOPINION: The CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in the June quarter.10 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The pros and cons of paying down your mortgage fasterMortgage rates are below 5%, offering a stable return.03 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostLetters to the editor: Roadblocks to helping homelessOpinion: Our readers have their say.30 Jul 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rebuilding trust key to tackling vaccine hesitancyOPINION: Nationally, 77% of children were vaccinated by 24 months old last year.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: What's holding back the housing market recoveryMortgage rates have been falling for 18 months, yet prices remain stagnant.27 Jul 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Limited relief ahead for NZ mortgage borrowersMortgage rates dropped over 2% in 18 months, but further relief is limited.20 Jul 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hoons in cars and on bikes have no place in our communitiesOPINION: Affected residents have every right to live in peace.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Mary Meeker's latest AI insights can't be ignoredInfluential trends report by 'Queen of the Internet' returns after six-year hiatus. 13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Praise for Rotorua HospitalOpinion: Our readers have their say.13 Jul 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBalancing power: What the employment law changes mean for youComment: Employees earning over $180,000 lose the right to claim unjustified dismissal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerWhat’s the market mood at the midpoint?OPINON: It has been a big six months and there's plenty more to come.29 Jun 04:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radarANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.22 Jun 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithElliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big gameOPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.19 Jun 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Matariki and honours - a match made in the heavens?OPINION: Honours at Matariki needn’t take anything away from its purpose and mana.19 Jun 05:00 PM