EconomyAgeing population could costTreasury warns that rising costs associated with the ageing population and costlier healthcare will drive the Crown's books persistently into the red from 2020.11 Jul 02:00 AM
CompaniesOn the edgeMarkets in this region yesterday shrugged off the threat of economic disruption from the looming "fiscal cliff" in the United States.28 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionShould we act on the high NZ dollar?Most agree that the kiwi is overvalued and some say the solution is for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates. But two differing perspectives argue it's not that simple. Add your comment to the debate.02 Oct 08:30 PM
BDBDEconomyEconomic strength behind NZ's triple-A rating: Moody'sMoody's says our Aaa sovereign credit rating is underpinned by New Zealand's economic strength and low vulnerability to event risk.12 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Does NZ really need 28 ministers? Does a country of 4.4m really need 28 ministers - 20 in Cabinet and eight outside?14 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBernard Hickey: What did double-downgrade day really mean?Now the dust has settled on 'Double-Downgrade Day', it's worth looking at what it all means.02 Oct 10:00 PM
OpinionBernard Hickey: How did Europe get in this mess? Bernard Hickey with ten questions about the European debt mess and what it might mean for New Zealand.13 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan and Susan Guthrie: Reviving values of an egalitarian societyAn educated public, knowledgeable of what the issues are and requiring of change, is a prerequisite for any political commitment emerging. 29 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionJoe Beaglehole: Let the people decide on economyBalancing tax and spending is not a task we can afford to cede to appointed experts...25 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Wrong time to focus on long-term woesWhy yank the reins on a poor old horse that isn't moving?06 Apr 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Nick Smith</i>: When the pressure goes on - resistReviving Christchurch is a job for Government, not Alan Bollard.10 Mar 08:30 PM
Official Cash RateChristchurch earthquake to prompt OCR cut, says ASB economistAn ASB Bank economist says she expects Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 2.5 per cent in part due to the economic impact of the Christchurch earthquake.23 Feb 11:00 PM
