PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Firepower to help': Small business lender raises $200m capital for new loans The funds will support financing in sectors like construction and healthcare.14 Jul 03:00 AM
World'No guarantee': Top graduates confront bleak job prospects in ChinaYouth unemployment in China for ages 16-24 was 21.3% in June 2023.14 Jul 01:21 AM
PremiumRetailWinter chill boosts spending as Kiwis go clothes shoppingConsumers splashed out on winter apparel in June, but hospitality spending fell.14 Jul 12:32 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?13 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Using immigration as a primary tool to drive economic growth is risky business 12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRates on hold: What the Reserve Bank's decision means for KiwisThe Reserve Bank kept the OCR at 3.25%, amid international uncertainty.09 Jul 06:00 AM
InflationReserve Bank of Australia surprises markets, holds cash rate at 3.85%Only six of 37 economists predicted the RBA would keep rates unchanged.08 Jul 05:45 AM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Kinleith workers mark closureWorkers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.07 Jul 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty 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.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordableOPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.04 Jul 05:00 PM
WellingtonPopular Wellington cafe to close after owner's 'heartbreak' losing babySweet Release's Kris Bartley wants to focus completely on her new pregnancy.04 Jul 04:35 AM
AnalysisAnalysis: The House folds under pressure from Trump - againAnalysis: It has become a recurring theme of the 119th Congress.03 Jul 09:25 PM
WorldIn US capital, tariffs bite into restaurant profitsEconomists are monitoring to see if tariffs feed more broadly into inflation.03 Jul 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump faces the biggest test yet of his second-term political powerNew York Times: Fear of losing their seats helps keep Republican lawmakers in line.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPlanned for years, 25% owner sells out of Queenstown's Lakeview Taumata'Troubled, controversial, deathly quiet': Crux on site of $2b mixed-use Queenstown scheme.02 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldSenate passes Trump’s massive tax bill, sending it to House for final passageVP JD Vance cast the deciding vote after a six-hour deliberation.01 Jul 06:09 PM
WorldJapan's H2A rocket retires after 50 launches, faces commercial hurdlesIt launched more than 70 satellites, mainly for Japan’s Government.01 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessHouse-building trend still soft as annual consents fallMay's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.01 Jul 05:00 AM
WellingtonWillis says NZ 'impacted' by Trump's tariffs as Kiwis struggle with billsThe Finance Minister acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for many New Zealanders.01 Jul 01:53 AM
Economy'Least upbeat': Construction sector struggles as demand weakensBut the retail sector is optimistic, with 40% expecting better conditions soon.01 Jul 12:41 AM
BusinessData show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage paymentsThose most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.30 Jun 09:57 PM
PropertyFurther property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empireCook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.30 Jun 04:59 AM
Economy'Dark clouds globally are impeding risk-taking' - ANZANZ's June business confidence survey showed conditions were mixed. 30 Jun 01:55 AM
WorldSenate rushes to pass Trump’s tax bill, as cost tops $5 trillionThe legislation would cause the national debt to soar even more than previous estimates.29 Jun 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debateOPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at homeLuxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.27 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNZ is in economic purgatory, and indicators are flashing redOPINION: 'Are we there yet?' the kids ask. 'Nearly there,' Dad replies.27 Jun 06:00 PM
