The number you missed in Labour’s fiscal strategy
By comparison, the 2024 tax cut package – including all the income tax cuts, plus restoring interest deductions…
Election 2026: Christopher Luxon, Nicola Willis reveal National’s new economic policy
According to the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update (BEFU) unveiled in May, the Government is already on track…
NZ needs a retirement income strategy, not three separate debates – Bevan Graham
Gradually increasing contribution rates is a logical next step. As New Zealanders live longer and spend more years…
Australia’s Budget watchdog shows how New Zealand could cost election promises
Our closest neighbour has one, which might be a possible model if New Zealand chose to introduce a…
Auckland eatery Pikuniku Cafe enters liquidation, probe to determine extent of fiscal failure
Companies Office records show Jeff Kim is the sole director and shareholder of the company. The Herald has…
ECB warns fiscal, geopolitical risks ‘underestimated’ by markets
Economy Bank’s new report also notes rising interest rates in Japan could see capital flows shift The ECB…
Fiscal policy response to Iran war risks worsening inflation: BIS chief
Interview Central banks must be ‘ready to act if needed,’ Pablo Hernandez de Cos says BIS General Manager…
Budget 2026 challenge grows as oil shock and weak polling hit fiscal plan – Bryce Wilkinson
The events this year in the Middle East make the challenge much greater. The effective blocking of the…
Government bets big on capex push despite fiscal stress
The fiscal situation in India is moving towards a more difficult phase and the government no longer hides…
What would Hastings look like if Heinz Wattie’s closed? – Nick Stewart
There is a saying: “The truth is like a lion. You don’t have to defend it. Let it…
Japan debt interest payments forecast to triple by fiscal 2035 on rate rise
Bonds Higher borrowing costs to add to burden over time, Finance Ministry warns The Finance Ministry warned that…
Politicians can’t be trusted with our debt trajectory, NZ needs a fiscal watchdog – Fran O’Sullivan
There is no outside agency – short of the International Monetary Fund – which is going to swing…