The Opportunity Party’s tax policy in spotlight amid poll surge – Audrey Young
The Verian poll had Opportunity within spitting distance of not only getting into Parliament, at 4.6%, but also…
How NZ’s cost-of-living crunch compares with the UK, US, Australia and Canada – Inside Economics
Is what NZers are experiencing the same in other countries, or have we got it worse (or better)?…
Inside Economics: NZ house prices on track for longest downturn in modern history
The longest (in records dating back to 1962) was five years, peak to trough, between 1975 and 1980.…
Inside Economics: Could KiwiSaver funds buy back our banks over time? – Liam Dann
Hi, Judith, I like the idea… in theory at least. I certainly like it more than trying to…
Budget 2026: House price growth forecast down, is era of 6% annual house price growth over?
Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen called the new forecasts “much more realistic”, while Cotality chief property economist Kelvin…
Budget 2026: Consumer NZ warns new finance sector levy could raise costs for customers
Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy said it seemed a sensible move. “It seems sensible to put these…
Will you be better or worse off over next five years? Explore our financial forecasts calculator – NZ Herald
Will you be better or worse off over next five years? Explore our financial forecasts calculator NZ HeraldBudget 2026…
New Zealand’s top-five Budget bombshells … plus, how can economists be so divided on the need for rate hikes – Inside Economics
Well, yeah, this will be my 25th Budget day as a business journalist, and yes, I am a…
The ugly numbers showing why Auckland and Wellington have been in recession for two-and-a-half years – Inside Economics
That might need some explaining, but bear with me. The Performance of Service Index (PSI) doesn’t usually make…
Why has your KiwiSaver bounced back even as the oil shock deepens? – Inside Economics
I know markets are often irrational, but the current disconnect seems to be taking that to extremes. What’s…
Winston Peters’ meddling sparks turning point in coalition dynamics – Audrey Young
This week represents a turning point in coalition dynamics not seen before in any coalition Government. But National…
Inside Economics: Why should mortgage holders be punished for Iran conflict with higher interest rates?
A: Thanks, Ian, I do love that dismal science line. The more popular version of its origin has…