Why a global trade shake-up may be the World Trade Organisation’s only lifeline – Fran O’Sullivan
The stats are compelling. While global trade grew by 4.6% in 2025, the WTO projects a sharp slowdown…
Commercial Bay developer’s bold plan to reshape Auckland waterfront
“I think we’ve got to convince people that our city is outstanding – and our city is outstanding,”…
Auckland Council and the economy: Five key ways its decisions shape growth – Gary Blick
Planning rules for our urban land, an asset base worth around $600 billion in 2024, determine where homes…
Mainfreight rides market lift to end 6% higher – Market close
Wall Street positive Wall Street was positive with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.66% to 46,429.49 points;…
BNZ, Kiwibank mortgage rate hikes: How new fixed home loan deals compare
BNZ announced hikes to some home loan interest rate terms this morning. The latest rises come a day…
Tia Ray Takes Over UCLA With Surprise Performance: ‘New Day’ Interview
Earlier this year, Chinese singer-songwriter Tia Ray made a surprise appearance at UCLA, treating students to an exclusive…
Price remains paramount for fashion retailers amidst economic uncertainty
Glassons Australia chief executive James Glasson said the company was starting to see green shoots in its New…
Essano global strategy: Vitality backs US TikTok and Amazon beauty push
Vitality Brands director of Essano, Matt Slattery, said while the brand once had a limited presence in the…
NZX down but tone ‘less bad’ – Market close
Vital Healthcare Property Trust, up 1c to $1.89 on trade worth $32.09m, is being added to the FTSE…
Fish and chips as a social barometer: What Friday slowdown reveals
According to online sources, New Zealand and the UK sell 68% of fish and chip takeaways on Friday…
Petrol prices: Diesel prices spike by 90 cents per litre since Iran conflict, report finds
The report also shows the average retail price of Unleaded 91 on February 28 was $2.57, but that…
Government preparing New Zealand for ‘worst-case scenario’ as Iran war continues, fuel prices to rise further, Treasury reckons inflation could be 3.2% in June
Luxon, who repeatedly referenced New Zealand’s lack of control over the war’s trajectory, said the uncertainty surrounding the…