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
PremiumBusinessEmails reveal Willis wanted Budget lock-up to be more restrictedTreasury staffer also floated lock-up interview ban.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPersonal FinanceACC crackdown: Insurer commits to 'ambitious' targets to cut claims growth02 Jul 05:02 PM
PremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: AI is key to unlocking New Zealand's economic potential30 May 11:00 PM
AnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Five things to watch in today's 'Reality Bites Budget'Will Nicola Willis be able to cut spending and spur growth?21 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionToby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblownOPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.21 May 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Is ACC still affordable in its current state? OPINION: Politicians need to learn budgeting lessons from the pay equity disaster.21 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHayden Wilson: Fiscal restraint and growth focus define upcoming BudgetOPINION: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?18 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget to reveal high watermark for $132b government debtEconomists expect Thursday's Budget to mark peak government debt levels.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A delusional alternative Budget from Greens is what we've come to expectOPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAn average registered nurse's pay will fall under Greens' tax plan Plans come at an unfortunate time, with the Opposition protesting pay equity changes.17 May 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrumsOPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Debt-funded spending spree’: Economist from NZ’s largest bank aims at Labour’s BudgetsAn ANZ economist has said Labour's Budgets were unsustainable and fuelled inflation. 13 May 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Political games hinder vital superannuation reformOPINION: It's time for NZ's leaders to tackle the superannuation debate together.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficitsOPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.07 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to address NZ Super age nowOPINION: Talk of 'no frills' and 'lolly scrambles' in the Budget is just a distraction.02 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceLabour finally shoots down Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive Super at 55Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion a year.17 Apr 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceLabour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion. 16 Apr 12:00 AM
EconomyTreasury keen on crisis time OCR cuts, not spending and money printingThe agency still can't pinpoint the benefits of the Covid-era $55 billion LSAP programme.10 Apr 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy‘The price of borrowing has gone up’: Nicola Willis' pre-Budget warningHigher bond yields could add hundreds of millions to the Govt's finance costs.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleThe Reserve Bank is worst in OECD - Richard PrebbleOPINION: The RBNZ relies on official statistics even though they are prone to be wrong.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceHome owners face $400 hike as disaster insurance levy set to riseTreasury consults on how much the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy needs to rise by.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumGDPHow much bigger could the economy be if the corporate tax rate was cut?Deloitte economist shares her tax modelling.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyPublic Service boss mulls axing govt departments, PM reactsPublic Service Commissioner considers culling entities to tackle double-ups, waste.17 Feb 11:30 PM
Personal FinanceCould $50b ACC investment fund be better managed? Govt commissions reviewMinister wants to remove 'constraints' limiting ACC's returns.12 Feb 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxCorporate tax rate cut unlikely to spur growth, but three other things could work, expert saysCall for more targeted tax tweaks as economy languishes.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumGDP‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaksCorporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.05 Feb 01:50 AM
