PremiumPremiumEconomyNo reprieve for Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in questionThe return to surplus may be pushed out again.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Nicola Willis cannot win a fiscal fight with Ruth RichardsonOPINION: The minister's suggested debate with the Nat political veteran is a lose-lose.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisEx-Finance Minister will debate the incumbent after next week's Half-Year Fiscal Update.09 Dec 07:54 AM
PremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Asset recycling - a good call, but no cash cow20 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPersonal FinanceThe levy the Government is holding off hiking ... until after the election19 Nov 04:49 PM
PremiumEconomy'We aren't going to grow our way out': Treasury urges asset sales as it sounds alarm over Govt finances 07 Nov 03:37 AM
PremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Capital gains tax is a case of right policy, wrong rationale29 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Labour's economic policy really about spotlighting asset sales20 Oct 05:04 AM
WorldThailand plans domestic tourism boost with visitors downForeign arrivals are forecast to fall 6% in 2025, the first drop in a decade.16 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesReserve Bank: Money printing didn't cause inflation to soarBank does cost-benefit analysis of controversial $55 billion Covid-era programme.15 Oct 06:00 PM
PoliticsThe key Govt financial indicators doing better than forecastNicola Willis says it shows the Government's work to restore fiscal discipline.09 Oct 12:09 AM
WorldUnder pressure Macron tries to keep outgoing French PM on boardPM Sebastien Lecornu given two days to salvage his administration after quitting.06 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: Why NZ’s fiscal future may hinge on new immigrantsOPINION: Treasury’s forecasts depend on a million more immigrants by 2050.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After nearly seven months, we have a replacement for Adrian OrrANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Sep 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: The case for a leaner state and savings-based welfareOPINION: The economy shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, tipping New Zealand into recession.23 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandEconomists weigh the Government's handling of recession painConstruction activity has plunged 18% since June 2023.22 Sep 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas Coughlan Thomas Coughlan: Health funding has gone up, why isn’t it enough?OPINION: The fiscal cost of ageing will only get worse.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not up to the job': Douglas and economist urge Willis to quit as Finance MinisterNicola Willis insists the books will return to surplus in 2028/29.18 Sep 08:14 AM
KiwiSaver'Stark inequality': Number of contributors to KiwiSaver falls for the first timeAre providers doing enough to encourage people to save?10 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury paper Govt tried to hide warns Kiwis to 'accept a lower level of public service'A Treasury Paper warns service quality will need to reduce to hit spending goal. 08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanAfter Investment Boost, Budget 2026 needs to be about polling boost – Thomas CoughlanOPINION: Treasury told ministers that years of cuts will be needed to maintain spending. 05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Reserve Bank and polls give Luxon a reprieveOPINION: Westpac speculates tax cuts could be back on the Government’s agenda.21 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldHistoric Swedish church makes 5km journey to new homeTrailers with 220 wheels carry Sweden's most beautiful building to make way for a mine. 19 Aug 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionToby Moore: Covid spending can be justified, despite Treasury reportOpinion: Former staffer in Grant Robertson's office responds to Treasury's Covid report. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow ministers' secret strategy halted pay equity claimsSavings from the changes were projected at $12.8b over the next four years.01 Aug 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentConstruction jobs down more than 12,000 in a year, more youth out of work'Once you're out, it's hard to get back in' – but an economist says one region's thriving.28 Jul 05:44 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush'They put us in this mess," the PM said, bristling at the Labour leader's criticism.22 Jul 12:05 AM
World'$9b cut': Republicans back Trump's budget-slashing planMost of the cuts target aid for countries hit by disease, war and disasters.18 Jul 05:27 AM
Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing populationWill NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?14 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEmails reveal Willis wanted Budget lock-up to be more restrictedTreasury staffer also floated lock-up interview ban.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ Super needs to be cut nowOPINION: Don’t laugh at the disastrous US fiscal outlook – we’re set to outdo them.03 Jul 05:00 PM
