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'Completely dysfunctional': Turmoil within PNG's anti-corruption agency
Leadership tensions hamper PNG's anti-corruption body, ICAC.
NZ EV market rebounds strongly, but Tesla struggles to catch the wave
Overall new vehicle sales nudge up.
Shane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to people
Jobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.
Consumer confidence drops in May, five-year-ahead economic outlook measure plummets
Consumer confidence fell five points in May to 92.9, says ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.
'Hiccups' won't halt trade talks: Trump's tariff strategy persists
The Court of International Trade ruled the President overstepped his tariff authority.
Matthew Hooton: If superannuation can’t be cut, wage subsidies must be
Opinion: Nicola Willis has few options for big savings next year, but there are some.
GDP
Liam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recovery
OPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.
More interest rate cuts to come ... or not? Reserve Bank hedges its bets
The bank cut the Official Cash Rate but gave few clues as to what it will do next.
Another rate cut expected as new RBNZ Governor fronts for first time
The Reserve Bank will produce new forecasts amid a period of extreme uncertainty.
Employment
Liam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recovery
OPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.
Shane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to people
Jobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.
Official cash rate
Liam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recovery
OPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.
End of floating rate fad to unleash stimulatory effects of OCR cuts
The average person is still paying 6% on their mortgage.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Has the Reserve Bank shot itself in the foot?
Uncertainty could spell more OCR cuts ... or not.
Inflation
Public in the dark over Adrian Orr's resignation, as RBNZ delays information release
Assistant governors hired by Orr depart amid the Reserve Bank's restructuring.
Slower global growth to weigh on NZ's economic recovery - OECD
The OECD says the world's economic prospects are waning, just as NZ starts to recover.
More economy news
'Significant reset': Ryman CEO Naomi James on latest year
'Challenging market conditions': revenue up but devaluations, other items hit bottom line.
'More challenging economic environment' – Goodman CEO
Achieved targets and delivered strong result in a more challenging environment: CEO.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Has the Reserve Bank shot itself in the foot?
Uncertainty could spell more OCR cuts ... or not.
'Show me a path to a billion': Sir Peter Beck on how start-ups should pitch investors
The venture capital firm is flush after raising new capital and is looking to invest.
Ikea, Resido build-to-rent, Drury a focus for Kiwi Property: full-year result
The long-awaited arrival of the global leader has retailers and shoppers excited.
'Resilience': Turners' profit thrives amid tough economic climate
Turners Automotive reported a record net profit of $38.6m, up 17%.
NZ's biggest private hospital expansion: First look inside $190m project
Country's biggest private intensive care unit was built as part of the Epsom expansion.
Hayden Wilson: Budget 2025 - A pass mark, with reservations
Opinion: Budget's bold tax move could spur business investment.
Another rate cut expected as new RBNZ Governor fronts for first time
The Reserve Bank will produce new forecasts amid a period of extreme uncertainty.