BusinessFive things to watch in NZ’s economy in 2026ASB economist says 2026 holds the most promise in years.18 Jan 09:33 PM
New Zealand'They will lose money': Kāinga Ora to sell land it bought for $70.4m in 2021The state housing agency faced claims it overpaid for the Ferncliffe Farm site.18 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorWhat to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election dateANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumTelecommunicationsSummer Questions: 2degrees CEO Mark Callander on following your instinct, AI and outer space15 Jan 02:00 AM
Politics‘Monitor the situation’: Minister's instruction to NZ officials in US as Trump warns of new tariffs 14 Jan 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents aheadAlmost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.13 Jan 11:26 PM
PoliticsNZ Reserve Bank Governor backs US counterpart against TrumpAnna Breman has joined 13 other central bank chiefs in backing Jerome Powell.13 Jan 11:12 PM
EmploymentJob confidence edges up as unemployment peaks at 5.3%Westpac's confidence index rose 3.9 points to 93.8 in the December quarter.13 Jan 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannBest of Inside Economics: How much government debt is too much? ANALYSIS: Liam Dann answers reader questions about economics.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPushback: Fed changes course and takes on Trump's political fightNew York Times: The outcome could determine whether the Fed remains an independent entity.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPowell probe: US prosecutors open criminal investigation into Fed chairmanNY Times: Trump has attacked Powell for resisting his demands to slash interest rates.12 Jan 05:42 AM
AirlinesEthiopia begins construction of Africa's biggest airport, PM announcesMassive hub expected to handle some 110 million passengers a year.12 Jan 12:13 AM
WorldTrump’s 2026 affordability message competes with foreign policy pushUS President has been clear he won't back down from list of foreign entanglements.11 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Iran’s protests: How a plunging currency set off wide unrestNew York Times: 'I am tired and exhausted by the fools and idiots that get to govern us'.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to riseOPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older.11 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump orders Fannie and Freddie to buy $346b in mortgage bonds to ease housing costsUS President wants bond buy to make it easier for Americans to buy a home.09 Jan 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFoodstuffs North Island boss Chris Quin on 2026's biggest challenges'A stronger economy unlocks the health and education system we all want.'09 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Supermarket prices aren’t too high, wages are too lowOPINION: The obsession with supermarket prices distracts from NZ’s productivity problem.08 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandConcern over billionaire Kiwi brothers' $110m Malibu wildfire land buy-upA Malibu councillor fears new mega-mansions will shut locals out for good.08 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannBest of Inside Economics: Why can’t we fix our mortgage for 30 years like Americans? ANALYSIS: Liam Dann answers reader questions about economics.06 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSurvey reveals business leaders’ hopes, fears, spending intentions for 2026Plus: The 10 biggest threats.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents fear 'Trojan horse' development over film studio plans near QueenstownProposed Ayrburn Screen Hub is being considered under the fast-track approvals process.06 Jan 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why I’m cheering the AI boom ... and three tips for surviving itFor many workers, it's getting hard to know what's worse, a tech wreck or tech success.05 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy haven’t Trump’s tariffs had a bigger impact?NY Times: Effects have not been felt as strongly as some experts predicted last April.05 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldKey questions over the US and Venezuela's vast oil reservesVenezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, ahead of Saudi Arabia.05 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?OPINION: Construction has shed 16,000 jobs in two years as major work dries up. 04 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crashOPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.03 Jan 09:00 PM
