Tributes for Lucas Reid, 15, killed in e-bike crash
Lucas, who made a miraculous recovery, was a passionate fan of the AFL and supported the Richmond Tigers,…
Local firms eye 2026 growth but fear rising costs and inflation
“As local businesses prepare to put another challenging year behind them, it’s encouraging to see optimism coming through…
Workplace trends for 2026: From AI capability to part-time pathways
A recent Employment Hero survey of 500 New Zealand workers, titled Employment Uncovered, found 41% are actively or…
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…
Business leaders say Rotorua is turning a corner as economic optimism rises
The numbers who thought the economy would improve for the country (57%) and their business (56%) were also…
Poland’s optimism in the face of Russia’s threat is a lesson for NZ – Shane Te Pou
Access to the EU’s common market and investment has been a huge driver of this, but so has…
NZ stocks end firm after SkyCity, Vulcan, annual meetings – Market close
Harbour Asset Management portfolio manager Shane Solly said FPH had gained on the back of a positive earnings…
Netball NZ: Outrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s community
Who will make up her coaching team? It seems unlikely her long-time assistant, Deb Fuller, will return, as…
Peter Beck interview: On his optimism for NZ economy and why defence contracts are vital to Rocket Lab’s future
On the back of new data revealing the economy shrank in the second quarter and the Reserve Bank…
NZ economy in deep per capita recession as investor confidence slumps
It was much weaker than expected and offered further evidence that we have faced a very challenging period.…
Mood of the Boardroom: NZ dairy exports forecast strong returns as Fonterra eyes trade deals
“Tariffs and other trade barriers create additional costs across the supply chain, which are ultimately borne by local…
Mood of the Boardroom: NZ CEO survey shows weaker confidence as global trade tensions bite
“Consumer confidence remains very subdued and, while we are seeing recovery first in the regions, it is not…