PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Liddell: Why NZ cannot afford to miss the AI tsunamiOPINION: From the Knowledge Wave to the AI Tsunami.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumBusinessWinter downturn: Economic recovery now ‘unlikely’ until 2027 - ASBASB now sees GDP shrinking 0.3% in the second quarter and barely growing after.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Recovery set to stall for third time in three years ... here’s how we should deal with itAnother mid-year economic contraction will be a big psychological blow to the nation.29 Mar 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: AI is about to reshape our lives faster than any tech before itOPINION: Progress and potholes – The AI journey ahead.27 Mar 10:00 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland – Simeon Brown on next steps for Auckland growthMinister for Auckland Simeon Brown is fronting the annual Project Auckland luncheon at the Northern Club today on how to turn the city’s recent momentum into meaningful growth.Watch26 Mar 11:25 PM
Project AucklandCity stakeholders discuss next steps for growth at Project Auckland luncheon26 Mar 11:24 PM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Diesel running out really would be a Mad Max world26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates – for nowANALYSIS: Will banks follow ANZ's lead and adjust their rates higher?22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGDP is up in New Zealand, so why does the economy still feel flat?NZ Herald Business Editor-at-Large, Liam Dann, joins Jane Yee on The Front Page to explain what the latest results mean.Watch20 Mar 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: We don’t have the cash to 'look through' the Iran warOPINION: Willis, Breman mustn’t borrow and spend to deal with the latest 'one-off' crisis.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Business'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlookStrong agricultural returns a bright spot as GDP growth disappoints.18 Mar 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGDP due today: Did the economy keep growing through the end of 2025? Economists are divided on how strong growth was in the fourth quarter. 18 Mar 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrain drain continues to ease as fewer Kiwis departThere is growing evidence the migration cycle is on the up, ASB economist says.13 Mar 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Hipkins owes Aucklanders an apologyOPINION: Trauma and economic wreckage of Labour’s Covid response was known from start.12 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience testedOPINION: New Zealand now holds only about four weeks of fuel in onshore storage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss raises flags over NZ being indebted to opaque foreign investors Around 60% of new NZ Government Bonds issued are being bought by foreigners16 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInterest rate hike sooner? RBNZ expected to bring OCR rise forward as inflation risk growsThe RBNZ must find a balance between supporting the recovery and managing inflation risk.15 Feb 04:00 PM
GDPBrain drain warning: Treasury chief says NZ failing its ‘best and brightest’Iain Rennie concerned 20% to 40% of graduates are leaving NZ. 13 Feb 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac economists tip strong economic growth as recovery acceleratesEconomists at Westpac believe GDP will grow by 3.3% this year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyBillion-dollar plan to import gas: Worthy insurance policy or costly last resort?Industry is supportive, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is sceptical.10 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Ongoing export boom highlights just how broken the economy isOPINION: Exports have exceeded expectations for decades. Why hasn't the economy delivered?07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailDecember retail card spending slips but quarter edges higherHospitality was the standout, with card spending jumping 1.4% or $21m.21 Jan 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss on bolstering the books in absence of high house prices and immigrationIain Rennie on where growth is coming from, and what he believes needs to change.12 Jan 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to riseOPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older.11 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannBest of Inside Economics: Why can’t we fix our mortgage for 30 years like Americans? ANALYSIS: Liam Dann answers reader questions about economics.06 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why I’m cheering the AI boom ... and three tips for surviving itFor many workers, it's getting hard to know what's worse, a tech wreck or tech success.05 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReal growth or 'hollow recovery'? Economists pick the big issues for 2026The economy is growing again, but can it last, and what should we watch out for? 02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Making the most of a recovering economy' – Metlifecare chief on 2026What of 2026? 'We will need to move quickly and smartly to capture the momentum.'31 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to OPINION: Squeezed by two kinds of bad economy at once – economists call it stagflation.30 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition?OPINION: The fragile recovery puts the coalition's re-election on the line.23 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to get your money and mindset ready for a bumpy 2026OPINION: From survive to thrive: Small money moves to make 2026 work for you.20 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Unnecessary human cruelty': What Nicola Willis won't do to get the books back in orderThe Ruth Richardson debate was cancelled, but Willis defends her fiscal approach.19 Dec 04:00 PM