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Opinion: Risk of another GFC rises as trade war takes world to the brink
Dangerous stand-off: This is the economic equivalent of the Cuban missile crisis.
Shane Te Pou: Who will fill David Parker’s big shoes for Labour?
OPINION: Labour needs new stars who have ideas for where the centre left needs to go.
Meghan wades into Trump tariff row, says her jams can 'bring joy'
The Duchess of Sussex's As Ever brand offers items like NZ$49.65 wildflower honey.
Watch: Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs
Luxon will call other world leaders today in a bid to save the trading system.
'Significant global event': Willis calls for calm as Trump pauses tariffs
Kiwi dollar jumps after pause announcement.
Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m
Project completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.
Editorial: The world’s economy is in the hands of powerful 'morons'
OPINION: Our road to economic recovery just got harder.
Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 25 basis points to 3.5%, banks trim floating home loan rates
The RBNZ says it has scope to lower OCR further as effect of US tariffs become clearer.
OCR Call: Reserve Bank makes rate decision amid tariff turmoil
Liam Dann discusses the latest Reserve Bank rate decisions amid tariff turmoil.
Liam Dann: Big OCR call today as tariff turmoil threatens NZ recovery
US trade policy may force a rethink on how low the OCR has to go.
Richard Prebble: How NZ’s fiscal policies leave us exposed to trade shocks
OPINION: Labour and National have increased debt, leaving NZ vulnerable to shocks.
Business sentiment lifts as firms anticipate improved economic conditions
Fifty percent of firms face rising costs; 42% expect further increases.
Opinion: How Trump’s tariffs highlight NZ’s need to build local capacity
OPINION: Is it time to revisit the idea of ‘import replacement’?
‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woes
Cathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.
Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation
What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?
Trump’s tariffs spark comparisons to Great Depression and GFC - can NZ survive the turmoil?
'The world has changed and it’ll be in the history books.'
Self-belief and the Economy
Is self-belief the missing link in solving the economic puzzle? ANZ’s Chief economist breaks down the current state of the economy.
Will tariff turmoil drive NZ interest rates lower still?
NZ wholesale interest rates have fallen after the US introduced higher tariff charges.
Amid tariff turmoil, will the Reserve Bank cut again?
The RBNZ is due to make its first rate call since Adrian Orr's departure.
‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure
'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'
‘Surprise’ island nation targeted for US tariffs
An official says the country received no warning of the 10% tariff despite weekly contact.
The Temu effect: The sharp rise in spending on cheap foreign shopping sites
Websites like Temu appear to have been more than a passing fad.
Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter
OPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.
Sasha Borissenko: Family trusts no longer as attractive as they used to be
OPINION: Last week the trustee tax rate increased from 33% to 39%.
‘I’m so angry’: Protesters swarm US cities opposing Trump’s divisive policies
'It's economic lunacy ... He is going to push us into a global recession.'
Liam Dann: NZ must hold its nerve amid the tariff turmoil
OPINION: Our economy faces yet another challenge to fragile recovery hopes.
Shane Te Pou: Will Winston ride to the rescue for low-wage workers?
OPINION: It’s dumb from a business point of view and, worse, it’s heartless.