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Editorial: Using immigration as a primary tool to drive economic growth is risky business
OPINION: We need more people in NZ – and we also need to attract the right mindsets.
Houses made from rice: Kyrgyzstan's eco-friendly revolution
Rice husk blocks insulate well, keeping homes warm in winter and cool in spring.
End of an era: Kinleith workers mark closure
Workers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.
Property Insider: Mansons begins Graham St project; free car with Westgate home; how’s Resido going?
Two basement levels, nine storeys of offices: NZ's biggest new commercial project begins.
Letters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordable
OPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.
Popular Wellington cafe to close after owner's 'heartbreak' losing baby
Sweet Release's Kris Bartley wants to focus completely on her new pregnancy.
Analysis: The House folds under pressure from Trump - again
Analysis: It has become a recurring theme of the 119th Congress.
In US capital, tariffs bite into restaurant profits
Economists are monitoring to see if tariffs feed more broadly into inflation.
Trump faces the biggest test yet of his second-term political power
New York Times: Fear of losing their seats helps keep Republican lawmakers in line.
Planned for years, 25% owner sells out of Queenstown's Lakeview Taumata
'Troubled, controversial, deathly quiet': Crux on site of $2b mixed-use Queenstown scheme.
Senate passes Trump’s massive tax bill, sending it to House for final passage
VP JD Vance cast the deciding vote after a six-hour deliberation.
Japan's H2A rocket retires after 50 launches, faces commercial hurdles
It launched more than 70 satellites, mainly for Japan’s Government.
House-building trend still soft as annual consents fall
May's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.
Willis says NZ 'impacted' by Trump's tariffs as Kiwis struggle with bills
The Finance Minister acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for many New Zealanders.
'Least upbeat': Construction sector struggles as demand weakens
But the retail sector is optimistic, with 40% expecting better conditions soon.
Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments
Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.
Further property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empire
Cook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.
'Dark clouds globally are impeding risk-taking' - ANZ
ANZ's June business confidence survey showed conditions were mixed.
Senate rushes to pass Trump’s tax bill, as cost tops $5 trillion
The legislation would cause the national debt to soar even more than previous estimates.
Liam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debate
OPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.
Inside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisine
Fine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.
Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at home
Luxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.
NZ is in economic purgatory, and indicators are flashing red
OPINION: 'Are we there yet?' the kids ask. 'Nearly there,' Dad replies.
Consumer confidence rises as lower mortgage rates boost optimism
A fifth of Kiwis expect to be better off this time next year, up by eight points.
Opinion: We must balance our cruise tourism economy with biosecurity
Nearly 90% of exotic marine species arrived on international vessels.
Inside Economics: Why do we need more migrants when 200,000 people are on the dole?
ANALYSIS: We already know what happens to NZ's economy when the borders are closed.
Iran-Israel ceasefire met with scepticism as life resumes in Tehran
The capital city is quieter as residents cautiously welcome the ceasefire.