Cost-of-living cooldown: Insurance price hikes are over but higher prices are the new normal
Vehicle insurance premiums dropped 0.8% in the past year but remain 30.6% higher than three years ago. Health…
Officials warn of higher petrol costs from emissions standard change
National supported the principle of the clean car standard, but disagreed with the way the standard was set.…
Nvidia earnings boost global markets as NZ sharemarket closes up – Market close
Hamilton Hindin Greene investment adviser Jeremy Sullivan said markets were having a positive day largely across the board,…
Mainfreight profit drops 18.5% as higher costs hit first-half
“Much will depend on the response to the moderately positive outlook comments and how they square with what…
Tauranga residents report higher satisfaction in new council survey
Waste management had the highest score at 84% satisfaction, up from 76%. The council’s reputation had the lowest…
The reason ice cream is so expensive now
The economics of indulgence The why starts with cost. According to Stats NZ’s food price index, dairy prices…
NZ sharemarket edges higher as NZME lifts earnings guidance – Market close
“The index did follow in kind with US markets hitting record highs. “The latter part of our session…
NZ sharemarket edges higher as F&P Healthcare weighs on gains – Market Close
By late in the New Zealand day, Australia’s S&P/AX 200 index was slightly weaker but not far off…
Tesla profit falls 37% to $2.4 billion on higher costs, tariffs
Tesla has reported a hefty drop in profits, citing a drag from tariffs and other expenses that more…
Leaders, property sector helps drive NZ stocks higher – Market close
Price said there had been limited direction from overseas markets overnight, and trade at the end of school…
NZ sharemarket edges higher despite KMD loss, new RBNZ Governor – Market close
“There’s not a lot happening. It was a bit of a cautious handover from Wall Street, just off…
College Student Mental Health Remains Poor, Minority Report Thriving
College students continue to report poor mental health, with more than one in three students saying they experience…