Banking and financeGDP: It's official - we're in recessionRecession as a second quarter of contraction recorded, per capita numbers are even worse.20 Mar 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrant Robertson talks RBNZ, Covid and what he and Don Brash agree onMoving away from the OCR as the Reserve Bank’s primary tool is worth looking at, they say.20 Mar 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economyOPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists returnThe goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.19 Mar 10:58 PM
Freight and logisticsGovernment to slash road user charges for plug-in hybridsPlug-in hybrid owners will pay less in road user charges after a change of heart.19 Mar 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe numbers: Will EVs still be cheaper to run after road user charges?In one scenario, the cost of owning a petrol car is cheaper.17 Mar 11:36 PM
New ZealandHamiltonian helps South Sudan fight challengesLieutenant Colonel Sheree Alexander is leading a United Nations Mission.16 Mar 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationallyRetail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Brace for some serious economic pain aheadOPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPetrol pumps back online after day-long outage blamed on leap year glitchThe curse of February 29 hits Waitomo, Gull and Allied pumps along with BP truckstops.29 Feb 06:46 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Labour's worst week highlights its existential crisisOPINION: The Labour Party's fortunes go from bad to worse.26 Feb 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTo hike or not to hike - economists divided on RBNZ's big rate callANZ is expecting the official cash rate to be raised from 5.5 per cent next week.25 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuDebate on scrapping GST on kai heads to ParliamentWaititi says removing GST from kai would be the start of 'the radical shake-up'.18 Feb 03:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland's regional fuel tax explainedEverything you need to know about Auckland's 11.5 cent per litre regional fuel tax coming to an end. Video / Alyse WrightWatch14 Feb 04:27 AM
Official Cash RateRetail spending rebounds but monetary policy still holding us backElectronic card transaction data for January showed a bump in spending.13 Feb 10:21 PM
Opinion'Failure to plan': Auckland Transport woes only the beginningTransport policies, plans and projects have fallen since the coalition Govt took to power.13 Feb 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Herne Bay residents object to sewerage upgrade; fuel tax scrappedOPINION: And "David Seymour does rather have the doleful eyes of a turtle".10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projectsIt comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.08 Feb 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Will leave a shortfall': Mayor's concern as Govt scraps Auckland fuel taxTransport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.07 Feb 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportBillions short each year: NZTA Waka Kotahi warns it will spend twice its fundingAgency concedes many of its projects will be deferred or delayed.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMSD warns incoming minister of rising number of Kiwis on benefit, more increases likely'We are seeing increasing complexity in clients’ needs.'01 Feb 01:22 AM
EmploymentMinimum wage to rise by 2 per cent - slowest rate in a decadeThe cost of living is likely to rise by more than the minimum wage.01 Feb 01:12 AM
Official Cash RateAnnual household living costs increased 7 per cent - who was hit hardest?The cost of living is outpacing inflation - up 7 per cent. But there is good news.31 Jan 10:52 PM
LifestyleCrocs and celebrations: The reality of sending Kiwi kids back to schoolThe Parenting Hangover hosts share their top tips for getting kids back into routine.31 Jan 05:30 PM
LifestyleMoney-saving tips and tricks for parents in 2024From petrol to groceries, The Parenting Hangover hosts share tips on how to cost-save.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPiped gas network heading for ‘death spiral’A recent report shows how gas prices will rise significantly in the next decade.23 Jan 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The Green Party discovers their clay feetOPINION: A young politician’s mental health was shoved to the back of the queue.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChromebooks, shoes, uniforms and stationery - the overwhelming list returnsBetween stationery and uniform costs, the start of the school year can be expensive.21 Jan 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpfulOPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence increases, but 'willingness to spend' remains lowA new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers.20 Dec 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionScott Gilmour: Poverty - what can be done?OPINION: Scott Gilmour asks how we get the Government to learn from the nonprofit sector.19 Dec 04:02 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges more repeals as Parliament enters final week, mini-Budget to be unveiledNicola Willis is promising to lift the lid on Labour's so-called 'fiscal cliffs'.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the technicalities, New Zealand is in recessionOPINION: If there's an upside to grim GDP data, it may be we'll get through this sooner.14 Dec 03:31 AM
InflationWhy Luxon needs more than public service, tax cuts to tame inflationFixing the economy won't be as easy as making a few cuts.30 Nov 06:53 PM
