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On The Up: 'For mum or dad' - transportable homes are retirement village alternatives

Families with extra ground on their properties are buying small homes for ageing parents.

‘What downturn?’ The construction firm bucking the house-building slump

'We just build them and worry about selling them later. We do well in a tougher market.'

Liam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister

OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.

Why Sir John Key believes interest rates are stifling NZ growth

He also criticised former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr's monetary policy.

Food stats shock: Prices soar as fruit and veges follow butter spike

The latest Selected Price Index shows food price inflation continues to rise.

Liquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm

'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.

Inside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their bite

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Median house price falls in Auckland, increases in regions

Reinz report shows sales volumes below expected, more days to sell.

Small businesses concerned over access to new investment boost policy

The policy was a major announcement in this year's Budget.

Houses made from rice: Kyrgyzstan's eco-friendly revolution

Rice husk blocks insulate well, keeping homes warm in winter and cool in spring.

Trump's tariff strategy faces deadline as trade deals fall short

Wall Street has reacted negatively, with the Dow dropping 166 points.

Napier woollen yarn producer to close, 26 job losses

Design Spun had hoped to keep its mill running in Napier but that was 'not achievable'.

Trump sets 50% tariff on Brazil, criticises ex-leader's trial

US President called Bolsonaro's trial an 'international disgrace'.

AI giant Nvidia makes history as first $4 tn company

Shares hit US$164.42, giving Nvidia a valuation above $4 trillion briefly.

Rates on hold: What the Reserve Bank's decision means for Kiwis

The Reserve Bank kept the OCR at 3.25%, amid international uncertainty.