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The Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrums

OPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.

Multiple exchanges between Willis and Orr in weeks before his shock exit

Nicola Willis says Orr didn't raise his intention to resign.

U-turn: Treasury to let union and other groups attend Budget lock-up

The move follows Nicola Willis intervening.

Editorial: We've reached the point where KiwiSaver changes must occur

OPINION: By 2028 there will be a million Kiwis aged 65 or older.

Govt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaul

Barry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.

NZX chief sees rising interest as Govt eases capital market rules

The NZ capital market faces challenges, but NZX says reform will bring improvements.

Power prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern

Nearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.

Matthew Hooton: Desperate times call for bold measures

OPINION: Brooke van Velden’s pay equity move is just the start of the savings needed.

NZ businesses struggling to see returns from their AI spend - the factors holding them back

Many NZ firms see marginal gains from AI despite heavy investment.

Reserve Bank loses millions in funding under new deal with Government

The bank's expenses will be slashed by 25% this year.

Nadine Higgins: Deposit rates tumbling – where do I put my savings now?

OPINION: Term deposit rates have fallen from 6% last year to about 4.3% now.

Mary Holm: How to weather sharemarket turbulence

OPINION: Knowing when to invest again is impossible so it's better to stay put.

Treasury keen on crisis time OCR cuts, not spending and money printing

The agency still can't pinpoint the benefits of the Covid-era $55 billion LSAP programme.

On The Up: Is self-belief the missing piece of the economic puzzle?

How much is a lack of confidence slowing our recovery?

Will tariff turmoil drive NZ interest rates lower still?

NZ wholesale interest rates have fallen after the US introduced higher tariff charges.

‘Ugly week’: How NZ shares weathered the storm of US tariff turmoil

The S&P/NZX 50 closed at 12,225.28, down 113.29 points or 0.92%.