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
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessFinance Minister warns global AI bust could trigger NZ’s next shockHer $9.5b annual debt interest bill mirrors new defence spending commitments.05 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Blame game on Willis and Luxon exposes deeper crisis in economic reformOPINION: Taxpayers’ Union set to turn its guns on Coalition’s shocking economic record.04 Dec 04:05 PM
PoliticsHeated exchange between Nicola Willis and Labour MPs at ParliamentFinance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs 'unbecoming' after a fiery Scrutiny Week encounter. Video / Parliament TVWatch02 Dec 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLies, conspiracy theories and a scone – tempers flare in parliamentary clashMPs clashed in Parliament this morning, hurling insults at each other.02 Dec 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderPopular social media identity working in Labour leader's office – private post falls foul of SpeakerGerry Brownlee says he will crack down on any social posts that breach standing orders.30 Nov 04:17 PM
New ZealandWatch: Nicola Willis says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards ActNicola Willis speaks to Nick Mills and says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Nov 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Landmark development': $300m apartments planned beside Henderson film studiosApartments, creative studio spaces and offices are all planned beside the Westie studios.13 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCostco Wholesale will be able to sell alcohol in new Drury storeCostco made $361.5m total revenue in its latest trading period, although it's still new.12 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas Coughlan'Generational cover-up of serious misconduct': Coster on borrowed time as public sector CEO OPINION: Coster's career at the top of the public service doesn't have long.12 Nov 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Government needs a new plan for jobsOPINION: Economist Craig Renney warns rising youth unemployment risks 'economic scarring'.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Prepare for a choose your poison electionOPINION: Both major parties seem destined to run on an unpopular policy. 07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis says Kiwis working more hours a 'good sign' Hours worked rose 0.9% last quarter, the first lift since December 2023.05 Nov 09:18 PM
PoliticsFinance Minister responds to worst unemployment rates in a decadeWith pressure mounting on households, Willis explains how the Government plans to balance growth and restraint. Video / Herald NowWatch05 Nov 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's SimplicityCompany to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis reacts to Labour's capital gains tax announcementFinance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to the Labour Party's capital gains tax announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Oct 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis considered downgrading status of Reserve Bank governorDocuments reveal Treasury wanted the governor removed from the board.21 Oct 02:00 AM
PoliticsGovt expected to save nearly $2.5 billion with KiwiSaver changesSavings are forecasted through to the 2028/29 financial year.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsGovt’s Chorus investment could be worth more than $1.2b Nicola Willis says selling the telco stake could unlock capital for new projects.10 Oct 03:16 AM
TelecommunicationsGovernment mulls sell-down of investment in Chorus debtNicola Willis says the Crown no longer needs to own these securities.09 Oct 08:21 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
New Zealand‘Subdued’: Willis says economy turning corner after Reserve Bank moveThe Finance Minister says early data shows growth returned in the September quarter. 08 Oct 09:55 PM
Herald NOWFinance Minister Nicola Willis on the big OCR cutFinance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss what the 50 basis points OCR cut means for the economy.Watch08 Oct 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Is the Reserve Bank gold-plating its regulations?OPINION: Nicola Willis now has power to push for a full independent review of the policy.08 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment slashes procurement rules in promised rebootThe Government has slashed its procurement rules by a third in an effort to make it easier for local companies to win contracts.Watch08 Oct 07:04 PM
BusinessReserve Bank delivers ‘shock treatment’ with 50 basis point cutThe NZ sharemarket rose after the cut to a near intraday high.08 Oct 01:46 AM
PoliticsActor who publicised Winston Peters’ address online to be removed from One NZ ads'We don’t back any behaviour that puts people’s safety at risk,' One NZ said.07 Oct 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: National’s runway for relief is shrinkingOPINION: Everybody agrees power should be cheaper and yet no one can agree on what to do.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPotential conflict of interest stopped Willis making gentailer decisions – why she's now frontingA list of other ministers' potential conflicts of interest has been revealed.03 Oct 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: How the Govt can prove it’s listening to the Mood of the BoardroomOPINION: Speculation was buzzing around the Beehive for weeks ahead of survey's release.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Willis singles out Sir John Key in speech about past leadership failuresThe Finance Minister has faced some tough feedback from business leaders today. 24 Sep 07:00 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis: National-only Govt would have focused less on 'Māori-related issues'She also said National would have been able to move with more pace on legislative change.24 Sep 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: New Governor, new era but don't expect big changes to interest rate outlookNZ's first female Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman, brings a formidable CV to the role.24 Sep 04:10 AM
PoliticsHow National would rule aloneNicola Willis said without coalition partners Act and NZ First, National would've dealt with fewer Māori issues and operated with more pace and specificity.Watch24 Sep 03:20 AM