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Richard Prebble: Why Luxon couldn’t lower US tariffs on NZ goods

OPINION: New Zealand faces a 15% US tariff, higher than Australia's 10% rate.

Opinion: NZ is looking for a deal over Trump’s new tariffs – that could come with a high political price

NZ negotiator Vangelis Vitalis is in Washington to address the tariffs.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is the Govt so desperate they announce any half-baked idea?

OPINION: Credit card surcharge ban may lead retailers to increase their prices.

Govt cuts snippet of red tape associated with death

The probate threshold is set to rise.

Roger Partridge: Politicising dairy prices risks sending the wrong signal to business investors

OPINION: The real risk now is reputational.

'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companies

Market reform is seen by some as the only real way to see power prices come down.

New details emerge on Orr's early exit from final Willis meeting

Reserve Bank awaits an Ombudsman's ruling over its handling of information requests.

'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges

The change will benefit those who shop in-store, rather than online.

Emails reveal Willis wanted Budget lock-up to be more restricted

Treasury staffer also floated lock-up interview ban.

Video game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimed

Money left on the table for a second year as MBIE readies review.

House building costs grow at fastest rate in nearly two years

Weatherboard prices increased by 6%, while decking timber fell by 1%.

Matthew Hooton: NZ Super needs to be cut now

OPINION: Don’t laugh at the disastrous US fiscal outlook – we’re set to outdo them.

'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawals

Northlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.

Government tops up $75 a week flagship tax promise, now reaches ‘thousands’ more

Willis said thousands more will get hundreds of dollars from the scheme.

Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance

The capital is facing heftier price rises on already higher insurance premiums.

Northland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changes

Public consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.