Bernard Hickey: Let's talk migration
Net migration is increasing our population by more than 1 per cent a year and that's not counting natural population growth, writes Bernard Hickey.
Net migration is increasing our population by more than 1 per cent a year and that's not counting natural population growth, writes Bernard Hickey.
Countries with large current-account surpluses need to boost domestic demand to help correct imbalances, says the IMF.
New Zealand business confidence fell for a second month, to the most pessimistic in six years, led by the agricultural sector and construction companies.
In simple terms it appears that NZ will need to pay more for our medicines in return for the possibility of greater access for our agricultural products to the other countries, writes Peter Lyons.
The rock star is not well. Probably it's nothing to worry about, just that sniffle. But we can all do our bit to get it back on the road, writes Toby Manhire.
Kiwis are better off than you might have thought, suggests a study of teens' living conditions.
The dollar fell as the prospect of more easing by the Reserve Bank dented the appeal of the kiwi.
As milk prices fall, farmers keep waiting for the cycle to turn. But what if Fonterra's problems are longer term, asks Jamie Gray.
New Zealand residential building consents fell 4.1 per cent in June as construction intentions in Canterbury tapered off.
China share-market leverage from sources such as online lenders and umbrella trusts has plunged by 61 per cent.
The dollar has rallied after what the markets perceived as a more optimistic view of the economy from Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler.
The dollar rose on speculation Wheeler may soften his language about an easing bias, and after stocks rebounded.
Twitter and Facebook's earnings reports this week will show whether the companies can wring profit from fresh efforts to attract advertisers and their marketing dollars.
International investors from Europe, the United States and Australia are likely to consider buying more New Zealand dairy farms, says an expert.
The Labour Party says the undermining of Pharmac in the Trans Pacific Partnership breaches one of its bottom lines on the trade deal.
John Key admits downside to Trans Pacific Partnership but says this is unlikely to affect consumers.
The final negotiations of the TPP trade deal will take place this week. PM John Key said there would be "give and take", but he remained confident in the deal.
Union chief says he received a tip that hundreds of Westpac staff face losing their jobs.
Pressure is building on Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings as the dairy industry faces up to a winter of discontent, writes Liam Dann.
The path of laziness I and nearly all my friends have chosen to follow is a righteous path, writes Matt Heath. I - and the thousands of useless men like me - are the real heroes in this economy.
The dollar fell after signs of weaker Chinese manufacturing activity dented demand for commodity currencies.
Top Auckland real estate chief executive Peter Thompson says it's time for a register of foreign buyers in the residential housing market.
The reason the Chinese are singled out is because of a handful of well-publicised transactions, writes Christopher Niesche.
The Government says a new plan to lure migrants away from Auckland will boost regional economies, but admits it will do little to ease Auckland's housing pressures.
If the govt delivers on its promise to encourage spending, China's consumer base could hit $67 trillion over the next decade.
Assistant professor of finance Noah Smith asks what if other nations can't pick up the slack when China slows?
Having its main office in Auckland is a big part of the dairy giant's problem, writes Brian Gaynor.
The New Zealand dollar held onto some of its gain after the Reserve Bank yesterday cut the benchmark interest rate.