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World economists watching NZ housing market

A new video says economists globally are watching what happens to our residential values because we could be leading the way in terms of a massive adjustment in valuations. Video / The Financial Times

Focus: House prices see biggest falls in 14 years

As house values record their biggest fall in 14 years and real estate agents see sales decrease, experts explain how the power is returning to buyers. Video / NZ Herald

Green initiatives make sense

NZGIF sees flexibility as the key to taking green finance forward.

Celine Herweijer: How to rewire the finance industry towards a zero carbon future

OPINION: Stakeholders look for evidence of the reliability of banks' net zero commitments.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 July, 2022

The latest inflation figures due today, the label infectious disease experts want Monkeypox to avoid and hiding away from the press - why the All Blacks need to act fast in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Surviving the Bears: Who'd want to be a Finance Minister now?

Sugar candy economics helped during Covid, but now there is a price to pay.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 May, 2022

Aftermath of the Budget continues, house sales slow and parts of the country brace for snowfall in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: Budget 2022 live special

Comprehensive coverage of Budget 2022 with analysis from NZ Herald journalists and experts detailing what it means for Kiwis. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: Reserve Bank hikes OCR to 1 per cent

February 23 2022 The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 1 per cent.

Focus: Grant Robertson on the Income Insurance Scheme

Finance Minister Grant Robertson released the proposed New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme discussion document in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Mood of the Boardroom: Go easy on spending, Grant

CEOs now want to see a productive, long-term economic plan.

How effective is the Covid-19 Recovery Fund?

NZ business leaders are concerned recovery funds are being used wider than understood.

Twenty years on: Is the Super Fund on track?

It's 20 years since the fund was set up but is it still on track to part-pay for NZ Super?

Labour's Sir Michael Cullen dies at 76

Michael Cullen's parliamentary career began in 1981 and ended in 2009.

Sustainable Business: Path to a climate-resilient future

The sense of urgency in confronting climate change is resounding.

Sustainable finance moving into the mainstream

Finance should deliver positive environmental and social impact and inclusion for all.