Should Kiwis lock in a 5-year rate now? Economist who got it right in 2021 says yes

Tony Alexander believes spreading the risk is "a good idea most of the time”.

Home truths on gas supply from Amy Adams, Gas Industry Co chair

Electricity generators have more alternatives than industrial users, says GIC chair.

On The Up: Hastings couple changing community with free fitness classes

'Give me 100 people each session, I want to be challenged,' says Nane Araia.

The Elephant | The C-Word: Still offensive or just another swear word?

Winston Peters: NZ’s position on the Middle East Ceasefire

Kiwi Walk/Run Series: Irene van Dyk champions safer trails for Kiwi women

NZ Drug Laws ‘ Colossal failure': NZ Drug Foundation

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: October 10

Morning quiz: What was Sir Sean Connery's real first name?

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The Front Page: 'There's nowhere for you to go' - Call for national youth housing strategy

‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidates

Liam Dann’s Money Talks: End of season highlights

How the Reserve Bank’s next move could shape economic recovery ahead

Inside the mindset of six Kiwis chasing the ultimate Bathurst prize

Six Kiwi drivers are gearing up for a shot at Bathurst 1000 glory.

Swim world champion banned after shoplifting cosmetics

90-day suspension means two swimmers miss December’s European champs in Poland.

All Whites v Poland: NZ go down in tight battle

It was a credible effort, as they pushed the highly rated Poles for long periods.

New faces, new voices: The next era of rugby on Kiwi screens

ANALYSIS: Stephen Donald is set for a bigger on-air role as Sky reshapes its rugby team.

Should Kiwis lock in a 5-year rate now? Economist who got it right in 2021 says yes

Can’t afford to keep their homes: The Kiwis struggling with hefty rates bills

Historic Hawke’s Bay mansion up for grabs - Auckland buyers flying in

Queenstown icon for sale for $60m - only a handful of Kiwis can afford this

Bumper Weekend Wine Guide: Top picks to transport you straight to the vineyard

Wine produced from a single vineyard can take you to the very terroir.

The opera that offended Stalin gets a makeover for Wellington performance

Marc Taddei cuts Shostakovich’s Lady Macbeth down to size for Wellington audiences.

I’m Not Racist, But: The TV show ready to make you uncomfortable – on purpose

TVNZ social experiment provides space for big gnarly conversations on racial divisions.

Memoir vs make-believe: NZ author on why writing fiction is scarier than nonfiction

Ingrid Horrocks assumed writing fiction would be easier than non-fiction. She was wrong.

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Kiwibank’s QuickPay+ app makes getting paid faster and easier.

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