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Downer NZ costs down, pushes up profit

From rail to roads, hospitals to the $800m airport upgrade – Downer and Hawkins are busy.

'Notable lift': Increased mortgage lending signals rise in consumer confidence

Centrix's latest report shows consumer arrears are falling.

'Trend turns' - new housing consents up 3.6% annually

Auckland and Otago contributed most to annual rise in building consents issued.

InfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's Simplicity

Company to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.

'Desperation out there': Fraud and double-dipping as KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals spike

A record number of Kiwis are dipping into their KiwiSaver amid cost-of-living pressures.

Mark Lister: Negative returns ahead? How to make your money work harder

Markets expect another 0.25% OCR cut later this month, squeezing savers further.

NZ asset manager had lax protocols around money laundering, financing terrorism

The company has been stopped from offering financial services after agreement with DIA.

'2026 likely to be trough year': SkyCity CEO on recovery forecast

Still trying to sell Auckland car parks for $200m, NZICC finally opening in February.

Labour unveils economic policy with few costings, PM says National would be 'crucified' for that

Leader Chris Hipkins has been under pressure to start releasing policy.

How rich are Kiwis per capita? How NZ's wealth compares with the world

The majority of New Zealanders' wealth comes from real estate.

Inflation Nerves: What to expect in today’s CPI numbers

Infometrics' Gareth Kiernan on key drivers ahead of today’s inflation data release. Video / Herald Now

Opinion: Why a weaker NZ dollar could be both blessing and burden

It’s at a three‑year low against the Australian dollar, now around A$0.88.

Listen: 'Their problem, not my problem' - Remuera financier denies money laundering in $800k scam

Recorded phone calls were played in court during which the 63yo denied criminal activity.

Kiwis losing big on hidden ATM fees while travelling abroad

ATM surcharges peaked in Vietnam at an average of 27.1%.

Builder appointed to 32-level $201m Auckland CBD student tower

This week's $310m equity raise to repay bank debt and fund the construction of tower.

SkyCity's new $1b international convention centre set to host 95 events in first year

Next year's largest event is in July: 2000 people will be at the coral reef symposium.