Inside Economics: Flying blind on oil shock fallout, how will RBNZ respond … plus our R&D dilemma
The war started on the last day of February. So its impact will be buried in the first-quarter…
Fitch warning on debt puts pressure on Nicola Willis, Reserve Bank Governor pushes back on market panic – Inside Economics
That sentence needed reading twice. A rating downgrade would have been a real shock … a downgrade to…
After the oil shock: What economists now expect on inflation, GDP and interest rates – Inside Economics
That’s a good question. While there’s no shortage of speculation about what might happen, it’s all limited by…
Watch: Fireball that streaked across Hawke’s Bay sky likely to be burning space junk
At the same time, real estate agent Kevin Wagg was walking on Marine Parade near Bay Skate. “When…
Survey shows investors turn away from housing, plus … are Aussie bank profits too big? – Inside Economics
Be wary of overly dramatic headlines. The numbers will tell the best story. That’s because when it comes…
An OCR alternative…could KiwiSaver be used to control inflation? – Inside Economics
I was reminded of option (2) when Matthew Hooton recently (January 30, 2026) mentioned how the New Zealand…
Northland murder trial hears Anaru Morunga admits killing ex, denies burning her car
Anaru Ihaka Morunga, 35, is currently on trial in the High Court at Whangārei, charged with murdering Jasmaine…
RBNZ to reveal path for rate rises … here’s why we shouldn’t panic – Inside Economics
When it is released at 2pm, the full MPS with new forecasts and a new projected interest rate…
Inside Economics: Is AI to blame for pushing unemployment rate higher? Plus Aussies headed for downturn
You have described employment as a lagging indicator both going into and coming out of recessions, but what…
‘National’s worst fears’: Why it’s back to the future as pre-election rate hikes loom – Inside Economics
Owen V. A: Thanks, Owen. The answer is yes. Here’s what political journalist Vernon Small wrote in the…
Boatie survives burning boat on Lake Taupō after hour in water without lifejacket
A life-ring was dropped to him, and he was subsequently retrieved by another vessel before being transferred onto…
Wellington family lose all their possessions in Karori house fire
She said the back deck of the home was ablaze and she rallied her mother, Martha, and her…