PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFirst Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's WestgateConsortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.11 Sep 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWestgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in courtMark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.11 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionExplained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.10 Sep 08:00 PM
BusinessInside Economics: The water-powered hydraulic computer built in 1949A live demonstration of the only working MONIAC in the Southern Hemisphere in the Reserve Bank Museum & Education Centre in Wellington. Video / RBNZWatch10 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeColossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store plannedVast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investorBig investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.09 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleOpinion: Feel like you’re sending money down the drain?Kate Hall shares some simple ways to cut your water use, lower your bill and more.09 Sep 04:00 AM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Financial stabilityEconomic pain has forced the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates and introduce new lending regulations. How worried is the Deputy Governor about our financial system?Watch08 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceOpinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hopingOPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.08 Sep 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverHow much should your KiwiSaver balance be, at your age?'The earlier you start, the easier it gets … it's so much easier to start saving young.'05 Sep 07:24 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand and China navigate trade ties amid concerns of foreign influenceThe Chinese Embassy denied it was a competitor or threat to New Zealand.05 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandProperty market springing back – but not in NorthlandExperts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgages: How many borrowers have ‘fix regret’?Mortgage brokers advise clients to hold off as long as possible before fixing rates.02 Sep 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to courtIssue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.02 Sep 08:33 PM
New ZealandFinancial stress and Cathedral Cove reopening | Focus Morning Bulletin September 3, 2024Young Kiwis show signs of financial resilience, East Coast iwi gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae and work gets under way to reopen Cathedral Cove.Watch02 Sep 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axedMeanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.02 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careOutgoing Treasury boss calls for capital gains tax and superannuation changesCaralee McLiesh says structural changes are required to address NZ's structural deficit.02 Sep 04:20 AM
Entertainment'Millions less': Clooney denies he and Pitt were paid staggering sum for new filmReports of the actors' hefty paydays have been shot down.01 Sep 11:10 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Fuel futureChannel Infrastructure at Northland’s Marsden Point is now an import fuel terminal. Video / Alyse WrightWatch01 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceMark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic timesOPINON: Gold has been one of the best performing assets these past two years.01 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to handle your child’s first Eftpos cardOPINION: Arming your child with their first Eftpos or debit card is a scary move.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts biteCafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.31 Aug 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomySotheby’s earnings plunge as art market catches a chillFinancial Times: Arch-rival Christie’s also suffering from slowdown in auctions.30 Aug 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily money, family drama and the weekend adviser – Nick StewartOPINION: The responsibility of managing portfolios of relatives can be a 'minefield'.30 Aug 06:00 PM
Entertainment'Ridiculous': Oasis fans react to 'insane' ticket pricesWhat's the story, morning glory?30 Aug 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amountReceivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.30 Aug 12:24 AM
LifestyleHow changing your laundry habits can save you moneyKiwis use more than 39 billion litres of water a year for washing laundry.29 Aug 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Outstanding': Police Commissioner celebrates mass gang arrestsEvery patched member of the Christchurch Comancheros chapter has been arrested.29 Aug 07:50 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Air New ZealandThe airline’s annual net profit fell 65%. The CEO Greg Foran explains how the economy and engine issues are impacting its earnings. Video / Alyse WrightWatch29 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Very large dent': Police say mass gang arrests have disrupted drug tradePolice arrest 18 men as part of an 8-month-long investigation.28 Aug 11:38 PM
KahuFintech aims to break down banking barriersFinancial services company Debut is applying to become a New Zealand bank.27 Aug 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for itNeil Kirton said he would advocate for council to send letters to all affected ratepayers.26 Aug 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesRate cut sparks biggest rally in NZ shares in two yearsOPINION: Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, potentially boosting market performance.25 Aug 04:00 PM