Japan unveils $2.3 trillion investment plan for next 14 years
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a long-term vision for Japan’s economic development featuring massive investment in artificial…
Rural students missing out on sport and activities as fuel prices rise
Hockley said increased fuel prices were being felt across the Hukerenui School community, where many families relied on…
Letters: Health budgets, lobbyists and Auckland Harbour Bridge turns 68
Have you been in a hospital recently? In 2024, I was in Auckland Hospital. There were holes in…
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We all know we won't return to surplus, right? – NZ Herald
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We all know we won’t return to surplus, right? NZ HeraldEconomists caution against complacency in wake…
Small Business: Tradie turns sleepless nights into AI tool to tame job budgets
What tradies do at the start of a project is gather all the estimates and quotes, along with…
Debt-laden Japan should review spending on gender equality, survey finds
Heavily indebted Japan should rethink outlays on programs aimed at helping women, the environment and foreigners, according to…
KiwiSaver contribution hike: Why it’s a warning sign for NZ Super – Peter Vial
Increasing the KiwiSaver contribution rates will, over time, help lift retirement balances and reduce reliance on the public…
Auckland council savings plan targets $106m to hold rates at 7.9% – Desley Simpson
That’s value for money in action – keeping costs down for households, reducing reliance on rates, and building…
Japan policy wonks consumed by debate over how to measure fiscal woes
A key measure of fiscal health in Japan is losing favor, with allies of the current administration saying…
Rising grocery costs force Northlanders to cut back on basics
Hura, who works full-time as a cook at the Railway Station Cafe in Kawakawa, uses less butter these…
Medical expenses in Japan hit record ¥48 trillion in fiscal 2023
Medical expenses in Japan for fiscal 2023 rose 3% from the previous year to ¥48.1 trillion, marking a…
‘Separate checks, please.’ 5 tips for handling money with friends
What to do when a friend or family member asks to borrow money Waiting to get paid back…