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'Our challenge is to keep our heads down' – Andrew Reding on Fletcher Building in 2026

'I think it would be a mistake to count on any swift economic turnaround,' says Reding.

Matthew Hooton: Labour now holds cards over Luxon’s India deal

OPINION: Deal with India would not have happened without PM’s personal determination.

'Easier to get growth out of an economic hole': Did we survive 2025?

Liquidations and unemployment are both sitting at decade-high levels.

'Biggest and best': Rodd & Gunn CEO on new $10m+ Melbourne store

'Level of detail and how each floor of the store works is incredible,' says Mike Beagley.

Nadine Higgins: How to get your money and mindset ready for a bumpy 2026

OPINION: From survive to thrive: Small money moves to make 2026 work for you.

Fran O'Sullivan: Can a weaker Kiwi really power doubling export targets?

OPINION: The Government wants to double export earnings within 10 years.

'Unnecessary human cruelty': What Nicola Willis won't do to get the books back in order

The Ruth Richardson debate was cancelled, but Willis defends her fiscal approach.

Farmers, companies fined $108,000 for Waikato dairy effluent discharges

The effluent discharges were all in Te Awamutu area in March or August 2024.