World‘Thank you, madam president’: Melania Trump leads UN Security CouncilShe used the session to highlight children in conflict while war with Iran rages.02 Mar 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySubcontractors chase unpaid retentions and bills in Teak Construction liquidationA subcontractor claims Teak stretched '30 days' to 30 working days for payments.02 Mar 09:19 PM
New ZealandIran attack sparks warning for KiwiSaver, fuel, inflationA spike in fuel costs risks keeping inflation above the Reserve Bank target.01 Mar 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Midterm market jitters are normal, not a reason to bail outOPINION: Since 1950, US shares have still finished up in 60 of 76 years.01 Mar 03:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver rule change to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy a first homeWithdrawals to be allowed for the purchase of farmland. 28 Feb 09:45 PM
AirlinesBritish Airways owner's profit up 22% as fuel costs dropGroup has eyes on a Portuguese prize.28 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandWhy the Reserve Bank wants to reverse the rush towards a cashless societyThe Reserve Bank says better cash access would add $2.83b in benefits a year.25 Feb 04:00 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: What 16- and 17-year-old workers need to know about KiwiSaver changesOPINION: How starting KiwiSaver at 16 can supercharge future savings.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in WalesPolice say forged medical files and fraud netted Flint more than $180,000.24 Feb 05:13 AM
BusinessBeing a student is pricier than ever – does it pay off?Students say loan support falls short of basic costs.22 Feb 08:46 PM
BusinessWestpac cuts fixed home loan rates after latest OCR decisionThe bank is cutting its three, four and five-year fixed home loan special rates.20 Feb 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIRD quietly consults on bank tax tweaks – is a bigger tax grab in the works?The Herald obtains a copy of consultation Inland Revenue is doing with industry.19 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunications‘A relief’ – Spark earnings draw analyst upgrade, but also some chipped-down target pricesAnalyst Arie Dekker now tips a lower 16cps dividend, down from his earlier forecast 17cps.19 Feb 04:00 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: Bitcoin's slide – does 'digital gold' belong in your KiwiSaver?OPINION: How bitcoin's crash tests its place in long-term KiwiSaver portfolios.17 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRevealed: Andrew and Epstein planned secret business in ChinaEmails show Andrew planned a Beijing firm with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary Holm: How to make $10k work harder than an interest-free student loanOPINION: Parking the $10k in a low-fee fund while loans stay interest-free can work well.13 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessBitcoin's value halves: Should you buy it?Bitcoin has slid to about $115,631, down from a peak above $212,000.10 Feb 08:25 PM
BusinessTSB cuts one-year home loan rate to new lowTSB says the one-year rate cut aims to ease household cost pressures.10 Feb 05:59 AM
AgribusinessInsurer to refund $5.3m after admitting overcharging customersFMG will pay $2.1m under an FMA-enforced undertaking, on top of refunds.08 Feb 11:24 PM
MarketsDow breaks through 50,000 for first time as US stocks regain mojoIndex closed at 50,115.67, up more than 1,200 points, or 2.5%.06 Feb 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhat were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.04 Feb 11:00 PM
Stock takesAI-fuelled tech stock selloff rolls onAI disruption jitters rattle tech stocks while global markets mostly rise.04 Feb 08:25 PM
Business‘Dying is hard to do’: Cancer sufferer says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too highSome terminal patients are refused early access if death is not imminent.03 Feb 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: 'National's worst fears' – why it's back to the futureANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.03 Feb 06:00 PM
Official Cash RateRBA raises cash rate, sees inflation pressureThe Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate to 3.85%. 03 Feb 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investorsThe local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.01 Feb 04:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: The risks and rewards of tapping your house for cash in retirementOPINION: Should you unlock your home's value with a reverse mortgage?31 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: The hidden costs of being a landlord OPINION: What every would-be property investor needs before they buy. 31 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When to sell your rental propertyOPINION: Property prices are down but you might wait years for them to recover.30 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessBig cities drive up consumer confidence in latest surveyMore households now think it is a good time to make major purchases again.30 Jan 12:00 AM
Interest ratesBig bank lifts longer-term mortgage ratesThe bank says rising wholesale interest rates have pushed up the cost of providing loans.29 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandOCR increase ‘could happen as soon as May’Inflation on essentials is running at about 3.8%, above its long-term average.27 Jan 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsNZ borrowing costs rise as bond yields follow offshore trendNew Zealand 10-year bond yields have climbed to about 4.6% from 4% in October.27 Jan 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerWhy 2026 share targets are more compass than GPS for investorsOPINION: The median strategist pick of 7700 implies a 12.5% gain from last year.25 Jan 03:00 PM
