New ZealandThe financial crises in our biggest cities: What it means for youTwo of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor says accusations of financial ‘coverup’ are laughableA Wellington City councillor says a looming debt crisis is being kept behind closed doors.29 Sep 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Devil's in the detail of major parties' look-alike tax and spend plansThe major parties plan to reduce debt at a similar rate but at a cost to different groups.29 Sep 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Rating Jacinda Ardern's prime ministershipNo question in the 2023 Mood of the Boardroom survey elicited as many comments from CEOs.29 Sep 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election openingOPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat landlords and tenants need to know this election - will renters take a hit?Tenant-favoured policies could swing more back towards landlords: details outlined here.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining GovtChristopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.26 Sep 06:01 AM
PoliticsGreen Party pledges to double Best Start paymentThe Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.26 Sep 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyPublic Purse: The final $5b of the Covid fight - and the half spent on other prioritiesThe $5b Covid fund top-up was spent at a record clip - on mostly unrelated plans.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHastings District Council promises prudency after $11.6m deficit reveal; cyclone mainly to blameAbout 65 per cent of deficit was attributed to cyclone costs.25 Sep 12:14 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: National declines to match Labour’s housing promise as campaign enters crucial weekBoth major parties will launch their budgets this week.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMike Williams: What makes anyone think Nats could run economy better than Labour?OPINION: The economy is now nearly 8 per cent bigger than at the start of the pandemic.24 Sep 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe big winners from the $1b taxpayer air freight schemeThe subsidies were introduced soon after the pandemic hit in 2020.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins’ sausage roll surprise in Hawke’s Bay; pumps more funds into cyclone-ravaged regionChris Hipkins and his ministers made a number of significant announcements in Hawke's Bay.21 Sep 03:54 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely grateful’: $1.2m to boost Hawke’s Bay’s cyclone-hit visitor economyFunds will counter 'incorrect perceptions' about the region's readiness for visitors.20 Sep 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Fiscal holes and flimsy arguments erode parties' credibilityOPINION: Labour and National need to up their games on the economic front.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: The Prefu forecasts are not realisticOPINION: Do not be fooled. They are too optimistic.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAnalysis: Prefu shows next Govt facing tough economic trade-offsDeteriorating finances mean next Government will have very little spending wiggle room.12 Sep 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraChateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayersWhat, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?11 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsOn the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentistNational unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.11 Sep 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLabour, National at odds over plans for science sector’s biggest makeover in 30 yearsUncertainty looms over the largest shake-up of our science system in three decades.10 Sep 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: It’s time to cut back the growing bureaucratic blobOPINION: Treasury is crystal ball gazing as much as the next economist.08 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Shocker' - Nats on $33m Auckland Light Rail deal pre-election'This purchase shouldn’t have been agreed to when the election is next month.'07 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland Light Rail strikes $33m deal, Nats plan to axe schemeALR chief executive Tommy Parker confirmed the purchase contract today.07 Sep 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePossible govt bond supply glut could cost taxpayers - economistEconomist warns that bond markets are wary of supply glut risk.06 Sep 11:00 PM
CompaniesBusinesses 'sombre' ahead of electionBusinesses are increasingly grumpy with the Govt and worried about cost of climate change.05 Sep 04:07 AM
Politics'A little bit rich': Labour, National front media following clashes over attack adsNational called the Council of Trade Unions ad 'disgraceful'.04 Sep 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessOpinion: We need to talk tourism as election approachesOPINION: Relationship between tourism and Govt symbiotic; are parties taking it seriously?03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: National’s $14.6b tax plan - does it add up?OPINION: Does the National plan deliver - and do the sums make sense?31 Aug 02:01 AM
KahuDavid Seymour: If it's best for all people, then it's best for MāoriThe Act leader says he knows what's best for Māori.30 Aug 09:56 PM
PoliticsNats promise 'hope and help' as Labour slams 'voodoo costings'Foreign buyer property sales would be taxed at 15 per cent by Nats.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Nats' tax plan looks like a vote-winner - but is it good for the economy?OPINION: As the economy slides into recession, all tax cuts are risky.30 Aug 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: Nats' tax cuts hope 'squeezed middle' take money over the bagOPINION: The simplicity of tax cuts makes them a potent political weapon.30 Aug 01:13 AM
