New ZealandNZ 'on notice' as financial outlook downgraded, expert warns Govt's Budget won't 'look great'Nicola Willis may have to push out a return to surplus by yet another year - economist.22 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why our leaders cling to growth dreams while the debt clock keeps tickingOPINION: No politician will make a bold decision because we, the voters, won't let them.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Tax hikes, deep cuts or both - the ugly choices politicians keep dodgingOPINION: No political party has any serious plan to prevent ongoing debt explosion.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyHigher GST and a CGT – Inland Revenue says taxes will need to rise15 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'High household debt': Credit ratings agency downgrades NZ's outlook to negative20 Mar 07:59 PM
PremiumPoliticsSpend less, tax more, sell assets – Treasury strategist's tough prescription 19 Mar 04:09 AM
PremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: New Zealand's fiscal 'directors' are sailing us towards a debt reckoning20 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPersonal FinanceSuper costly? Politicians hesitant to heed Treasury warnings on curtailing cost of NZ Super03 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: The austerity-proof public serviceOPINION: 16,000 officials now cost $2b or more every year in wages and overheads.28 Jan 08:00 PM
HealthcareBack to work sooner: ACC unveils plan to avoid $26 billion deficitThe changes follow a call for action from the Government.21 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss on bolstering the books in absence of high house prices and immigrationIain Rennie on where growth is coming from, and what he believes needs to change.12 Jan 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanNicola Willis makes a Christmas wish as she comes out swinging against Taxpayers’ Union and Labour The Finance Minister launched a searing attack.16 Dec 01:08 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew 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
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis confirms how much she plans to spend in Budget 2026Will a return to surplus be pushed out further into the future?09 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxTreasury: It's a matter of 'when, not if' taxes need to riseA better balance between taxing labour and capital income needs to be struck.21 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Asset recycling - a good call, but no cash cowA closer look at what the Government actually owns. 20 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceThe levy the Government is holding off hiking ... until after the electionWhat Nicola Willis is doing to keep a lid on costs facing home owners – for now.19 Nov 04:49 PM
WorldRoyal Navy’s crucial support ships stuck in portAll three RFA amphibious support vessels are currently out of action.16 Nov 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'We aren't going to grow our way out': Treasury urges asset sales as it sounds alarm over Govt finances Agency says the Government could better manage its $571 billion portfolio of assets.07 Nov 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Capital gains tax is a case of right policy, wrong rationaleOPINION: Why Labour shouldn't be thinking up new ways of spending money.29 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Labour's economic policy really about spotlighting asset salesCan National shift the conversation from asset sales to asset recycling?20 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
