As debt-servicing costs head to $2500 per Kiwi, a top Treasury official suggests spending less, taxing more and selling assets
“Smaller developed nations like Finland and Ireland seem more comparable but are in the Eurozone so have the…
What will change on July 1
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$100m Waikato steel manufacturing plant wins fast-track consent, 200 jobs to be created
The new plant is to process about 200,000 tonnes of recycled steel annually, documents show. Infrastructure Minister Chris…
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters is seen beyond the cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 20, 2023.…
NatWest banker tells customers ‘increase your money’ with ‘£10 rule’ | Personal Finance | Finance
A NatWest banker has recommended a ‘£10 rule’ to help customers ‘save more’. In a social media video,…
We need to learn how to make liveable cities – Eric Crampton
SimCity presents a fairly static vision of cities and a strongly dirigiste view of the urban planner’s role.…
GDP increase ‘disappointing’ as Government spending boosts growth and households reluctant to spend
It jumped 2.5% over the quarter for its biggest lift since December 2021. “The fact that central government…
How new changes affect pension income and the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Q: My wife and I are both 69 and self-funded retirees. We have $1.4 million in combined account-based…
Hawke’s Bay brewers call for beer excise tax reduction to bring people back to pubs
Some of that shift can be attributed to the cost of a pint, they said. Draught beer excise…
Middle East crisis sees bank customers going long with mortgages and thinking about buying EVs
The Middle East crisis is having an impact on where people want to invest and also for the…
How to save $10,000 in a year with the ‘$27.39 rule’
According to a Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll survey, only 22% of survey respondents reported being very or completely satisfied…
GDP rises 0.2% in the December 2025 quarter
New Zealand’s economy grew 0.2% in the December 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The figure was down…