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…
Kiwibank economic outlook: Brighter days ahead with 2026 recovery tipped
Bank economist Sabrina Delgado criticised the Reserve Bank for a “misstep”. While it cut the Official Cash Rate…
Are recent mortgage rate increases justified? Banks accused of putting profits ahead of NZ’s economic recovery
The banks’ moves came as swap rates, which influence longer-term mortgage rates, spiked in the fortnight following the…
Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts – Inside Economics
Banks’ answer is that their rates had already “priced in” the OCR reductions. But they need to produce…
New Zealand set for economic revival in 2026 – what’s fuelling the optimism?
The Official Cash Rate (OCR) has fallen 325 basis points (bps) since August last year to a more…
The unavoidable reason New Zealand will need to tax capital – Inside Economics
Terry A: Great idea Terry. Let’s take another look at that speech last month by Treasury’s chief strategist,…
Top 10 biggest company liquidations revealed as business failures soar
“It has been well reported that the Inland Revenue has a renewed focus on debt collection. As the…