Productivity problem: Where should ordinary Kiwis invest? – Best of Inside Economics
We have tried shares with some success but also with some failures – like Brierley’s. It would be…
Spark chief executive Jolie Hodson on her biggest mistake, the chances of economic recovery in 2026 – Summer Questions
What opportunities do you see in 2026? We want to make it even easier for you to stay…
Iran’s capital hit by wave of protests after local currency slumps to record low, pushing up food prices
Price fluctuations are paralysing the sales of some imported goods, with both sellers and buyers preferring to postpone…
Fletcher Building’s Andrew Reding not expecting swift economic turnaround – Summer questions
How would you describe 2025 for your business? It’s been a year of huge change for Fletcher Building.…
Fishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’
Representatives of the commercial sector say the intent of the proposal is not to target the species. The…
Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition? – Richard Prebble
It is the economy that will be decisive. When Stats NZ reported that the June quarter economy had…
Bondi terror, soft policing and why NZ needs a new security plan – Bruce Cotterill
The antisemites, those who are hostile and prejudicial against the Jewish people, protested there just a couple of…
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is looking for ‘rock solid’ not ‘rock star’ economy in 2026
By taking years to get the books back into surplus, aren’t we vulnerable to the next big external…
Inside Economics: GDP or not GDP? That is the last question for 2025
They say nothing about inequality/distribution of wealth, natural resources available, mitigation factors for climate change, perceived happiness, and…
Moe Palae’ Myanmar Restaurant set to close after citing economic struggles
Viva’s dining out editor Jesse Mulligan spotlighted the restaurant in October and said the hidden gem, which was…
NZ sharemarket steady after half-year economic and fiscal update – Market close
Investors in the US are eagerly awaiting the delayed jobs and inflation report to get a gauge on…
Border shutdown batters 6 Northeast provinces, trade losses seen soaring to 80 billion baht
The closure of border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia is inflicting heavy damage on six Northeastern provinces, with…