PoliticsHigher tax take, lower spending improve Crown accountsThe Government's books were in a slightly better shape than expected.11 Feb 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Is AI to blame for pushing unemployment rate higher?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.10 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceSuper costly? Politicians hesitant to heed Treasury warnings on curtailing cost of NZ SuperMajor changes to NZ Super unlikely after election, according to current polling.03 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNew jobs data today - hopes unemployment is finally fallingLabour market data on Wednesday will reveal the latest unemployment rate and wage growth.03 Feb 04:02 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Big changes are coming to KiwiSaver. Here’s what they mean for you OPINION: What the changes mean for the average salary earner and for teens.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy SuttonThe Ex-Files: Are children's Kiwisaver accounts relationship property in a separation?OPINION: Any KiwiSaver balance built up before the partnership stays separate property.31 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandStore closures could leave older people 'invisible', Age Concern warnsNZ Post will shut 142 stores after reviewing how customers use branches.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Cautiously positive': R&D tax scheme pumps in billions, questions remainResearchers say it’s too early to see if the scheme is driving productivity improvements. 25 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know if you don’t want your KiwiSaver rate to increaseFrom April 1, default KiwiSaver contributions rise from 3% to 3.5%.25 Jan 06:51 PM
New ZealandFirefighters get callouts as severe weather hits CanterburyMetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury.23 Jan 03:24 AM
OpinionOpen letter: Supporting early learning now is one of the most powerful investments our country can makeOPINION: Up to 400 early childhood centres could shut their doors by June 2026.21 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Trump, tariffs and central banks – Winston Peters is our TalleyrandOPINION: Practical diplomacy beats moral posturing in the age of Trump.21 Jan 01:00 AM
BusinessMortgage broking boss criticises ANZ over rate rise that adds $12m a year to profitsThe rate rise to 5.79% could deliver ANZ about $12m in extra profit a year.19 Jan 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuHome detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked inNew figures show sentenced inmate numbers rose to 5761 in September 2025.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Business61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?Retail NZ says weak December trading has drained many shops' cash reserves.15 Jan 06:49 PM
BusinessElectricity Authority to get tougher fines as power company penalties soarFrom next year, big breaches could cost power firms up to $10m or more.13 Jan 10:46 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What not to spend money on in 2026 if you want to get aheadOPINION: Buy now, pay later on non-essentials can sink future home loan hopes.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrade Minister McClay confident Labour will support India Free Trade AgreementThe deal cuts tariffs on about 95% of New Zealand exports to India.24 Dec 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why National supporters are so frustrated with Finance Minister Nicola WillisOPINION: We have too many politicians.22 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Unnecessary human cruelty': What Nicola Willis won't do to get the books back in orderThe Ruth Richardson debate was cancelled, but Willis defends her fiscal approach.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Election timing, debt and coalition deals now hang on GDP staying hotOPINION: The most logical day for next year’s election is October 3.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCustomers jump on fixed terms as rates riseANZ is urging customers wanting to fix their rate to use its app or email.18 Dec 02:09 AM
PoliticsWillis seeks further savings from the public sector as debt growsNicola Willis has asked all ministers to find further savings in their agencies.16 Dec 08:21 PM
PoliticsRevealed: How much house prices may grow over next four years according to TreasuryThe Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update has been released today.16 Dec 12:07 AM
EconomyNicola Willis sees red: Still no surplus in sightEconomic recovery taking longer than expected. 16 Dec 12:06 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
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.09 Dec 05:00 PM
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
BusinessPodcast: Survive to 2025? For many, relief never came. The year has left many New Zealanders more stretched than ever.07 Dec 06:00 PM
BusinessIRD error shortchanges thousands of taxpayersAbout 4500 myIR users filed returns with incorrect imputation credits.04 Dec 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: The tax problem New Zealand cannot seem to solveOPINION: Australia and Germany make directors personally liable far earlier than NZ.03 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: A global tax crackdown is coming for crypto – including NZ trades worth billionsOPINION: IRD data show 188,000 New Zealanders traded $7.2b in crypto in one year.03 Dec 06:00 PM
