EconomyOECD warns NZ Govt it shouldn’t borrow to pay for tax cutsOrganisation calls for a capital gains tax, better education and more competition.06 May 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoA tongue-in-cheek look into judges' perksOPINION: Judges get long periods of time off and travel paid for by the state.05 May 03:00 AM
EconomyWhat even is the Budget? Here's all you need to know - and why it matters to youIt's getting a lot of hype but what even is "The Budget"?04 May 10:00 PM
Official Cash RateGovernment comfortable kicking commercial property when it's downVacancies in office and retail spaces are on the rise, as property owners face a tax hike.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Gloomier than expected' unemployment figures point to economy cooling fastBeneath the topline unemployment figures, labour market data was worse than expected.01 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Can we spend our way out of recession?Liam Dann answers readers' economic questions and digs beneath headlines.01 May 01:30 AM
EmploymentUnemployment rises to highest level in three yearsMore people are out of work, but the rate's still low compared to many previous years.30 Apr 09:34 PM
InflationCost of living squeeze: More than 460,000 Kiwis behind on debt paymentsHardships reported to credit agencies also continue to rise.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy‘Get worse before it gets better’: Monthly liquidations hit six-year highThe number of businesses in distress is rising.30 Apr 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWhy being honest is the key to better wellbeing at workCommunication and feedback are central to feeling valued and happy in the workplace.30 Apr 12:00 AM
InflationAuckland rents up 5.6%, NZ rents up 8.3%Rising immigration and more students cited as driving factors.29 Apr 10:58 PM
EmploymentAverage household living cost surged 6.2 per cent in yearHousehold inflation is well above consumer price inflation, and there's one major culprit.28 Apr 11:11 PM
InflationEconomist says interest rate cuts might have to wait until 2025Inflation is not falling as quickly as economists expected.28 Apr 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentUnemployment set to rise - but by how much?Labour market data for the first quarter is due on Wednesday.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Recession message finally hits homeOPINION: More than two years after interest rates started rising, Kiwis are downbeat.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: After six months is the Government on the right track?OPINION: Momentum is on the rise, but plenty more to do.26 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentUS wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarmFinancial Times: Washington urges three countries to tighten supply of tools and tech.25 Apr 11:03 PM
InflationUS growth slowed sharply last quarterBusinesses cutting back, surge in imports curtail US GDP growth.25 Apr 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Unemployment rate puts economic gloom in perspectiveEDITORIAL: New unemployment figures are to be released next week.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann's Inside Economics: NZ’s productivity ranking, how we compare with SingaporeLiam Dann answers reader questions and digs through the week's economic news.23 Apr 09:00 PM
EmploymentPublic sector leads slowdown in March hiring activityData from Seek shows job ad volumes continue to fall, albeit at a slower rate in March.22 Apr 05:00 PM
EconomyNZ's productivity crisis: What's to blame and how can we fix it?New Zealand’s low productivity has been a bugbear for economists and politicians for years22 Apr 05:00 PM
InflationCooking the Books: The tricks to living a good life for lessBoujee on a budget? Absolutely possible.21 Apr 05:00 PM
GDPTough economy for another 12 months, warns economist'There is little sign from the Reserve Bank of any relief this year.'18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targetedOPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Inflation is not done yet, but there is some cause for hopeOPINION: Non-tradable inflation still worries economists.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateLiam Dann: Why the big fall in inflation isn’t as good as it looks (and is Taylor Swift to blame?)Westpac economists highlight the Swiftflation effect, BNZ urges RBNZ to shake it off.17 Apr 04:40 AM
InflationInflation falls to lowest rate since June 2021 - annual rate now 4 per centInflation falls in March quarter.16 Apr 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Is Nicola Willis in danger of doing a 'Liz Truss'?Liam Dann answers reader questions and digs through the week's economic news.16 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyHouse sales, listings up, but should you sell now or wait?Be cool-headed, economist advises sellers as more homes go on the market.16 Apr 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNZ an export economy? We still have a way to go - reportNZ needs to earn more from exports to meet Kiwis' expectations of the standard of living.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyKiwis departing in record numbers but net migration gain remains highNew data shows movement both in and out of the country is running hot.14 Apr 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationHow far has inflation fallen? Economists place their betsQuarterly Consumer Price Index data will give us a read on the inflation fight.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen should you pay off the mortgage, and when should you invest?OPINION: There are advantages and disadvantages regarding this perennial question.14 Apr 02:00 AM