One and two-year mortgages are most popular again, ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says
Of the whopping $13 billion of mortgages (including refinancing) all banks in New Zealand issued in December, 22%…
Unemployment rises to 5.4% – highest level since 2015
Auckland’s unemployment rate is now 6.4% and Wellington is at 5.8%. However, despite the rise in the headline…
China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand
China’s factory activity faltered in January as weak domestic demand dragged down production at the start of the…
Bank switching among mortgage holders spiked in December, soaring past previous record
Indeed, they put cashbacks worth up to $30,000 on the table in late 2025. Davidson said borrowers putting…
Confidence eases as inflation pressure emerges – ANZ Business Outlook
The “less-good news” was re-emerging signs of inflation pressure, she said. The net percentage of firms expecting to…
Review: Ellimist – Devastation of the Large Magellanic Cloud
Published by Cory on January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Artwork by: Mark Erskine Style: Progressive death metal (mixed…
Breathwork, sleep and posture: A holistic guide to easing stress
The key is to understand when this response has become disproportionate to the stimulus and therefore unhelpful. He…
Food prices drop for fourth month while electricity and gas costs surge
Stats NZ prices and deflators spokeswoman Nicola Growden said a Sunday roast lamb was cheaper for the month…
Game of no rise: Are dreams of living on the coast soon to be washed away?
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 8 Jan, 2026 06:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 – January 4
With so many voices in the digital age, it’s vital to know who you can trust – to…
Herald afternoon quiz: December 31
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Herald morning quiz: December 31
NZ Herald 30 Dec, 2025 04:00 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…