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Minister David Seymour claims 'most of New Zealand’s problems' stem from poor regulation.
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There are some stark contrasts between the local index and other comparable markets.
Editorial: Government needs to ensure young people don’t fall through cracks
OPINION: High youth unemployment should not lead to long-term welfare dependence.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon's single most important personal initiative
OPINION: Company tax cuts and RMA reform later in the year would be much too late.
Nissan shares dive 4.8% as merger talks with Honda reportedly collapse
Nissan and Honda began merger talks in December to form the third-largest automaker.
ComCom cold on Contact Energy's proposed Manawa takeover
The regulator is worried about market concentration.
Disney profits rise on strong ‘Moana 2′ sales
But income from its amusement parks was dented by US hurricanes.
Roger Partridge: NZ's sovereign reality and our path to nationhood
OPINION: We should move past the myth that NZ's sovereignty was born in a single moment.
‘Legacy’: New solar-powered buildings at marae near Kaipara Harbour
Development is a significant step for the hapū and creates a legacy: Te Kurataiaho Kapea
Ex-Bell Gully solicitor raises $28m for his legal AI start-up
In-house legal teams at Fonterra and US giants have signed on.
Market close: NZ sharemarket dragged down by F&P Healthcare
The New Zealand sharemarket fell nearly 0.5% as unemployment figures increased.
Young people bear the brunt – youth unemployment hits 23%
More than half of New Zealand's newly unemployed last year were aged 15-19.
Major banks cut home loan rates; Westpac first to go sub 5%
Three big banks have cut their home lending rates this week.
Inside Economics: Trump’s trade war – counting the ways it could hit Kiwis in the back pocket
OPINION: Why do economists hate tariffs? And what will they do to your mortgage rate?
‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaks
Corporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.
Biggest KiwiSaver provider ANZ among the worst performing
And the fund that was the highest performer last year.
Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88
An announcement of his designated successor is expected.
Union foresees brain-drain as Callaghan scientists face six months in limbo
'This will be a brain drain of the Government’s own making.'
New Zealand in a seller’s market as business sales rise
It's the first time the market has been seller-driven since ABC's reporting began in 2020.
'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cuts
Concerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.
33,000 jobs gone in a year - new data reveals extent of recession
Unemployment hit its highest level in more than four years.
'Utter shock': Sky TV loses CFO with immediate effect
The former TVNZ CFO joined Sky less than a year ago.
iPhone added to One NZ’s Satellite TXT over Starlink lineup
More Samsung phones added. iPhone support still on the way
Whole milk jumps 4.1% in latest GDT auction
More good news for farmers with another strong Global Dairy Trade event.
Economist warns Kiwis not to ‘bet the house’ on property market
House prices could stay 'broadly flat for the next five years'.
The $6m gap and a political 'betrayal': Why Sunday TV advertising laws are an unholy mess
The govt promised changes by the end of 2024; why are media and advertisers still waiting?
Richard Prebble: Why Labour's stance on growth risks political isolation
OPINION: Labour should take a bi-partisan approach to economic growth.
‘Relevelling work’ at Remuera’s giant Edmund Hillary village centre, floors became uneven
'We didn’t sign up for living in the middle of a construction zone with constant noise.'
Catfishing and AI sex chatbot scams hit one-third of dating app users
Young men conditioned to online life are sitting ducks for scammers, PI says.
Market close: NZ stocks stage strong recovery on Trump tariff pause
The NZX index shook off yesterday's 1.42% fall.
Former SPQR owner declared bankrupt
The business owes more than $2 million to Inland Revenue, ANZ and other creditors.
Costco New Zealand boosts revenue to $361 million
After reporting a loss of over $20m last year, Costco has almost fully bounced back.
A world of worry: The clouds over NZ’s tourism recovery
Plus: How many bookings Flight Centre makes for Kiwi and overseas travellers a year.
Woolworths announces replacement for NZ director
Sally Copland comes from Masterton but has been with the Woolworths Group for 18 years.