Southwest Pacific cyclone outlook: Up to 11 forecast amid El Niño
Elevated cyclone activity is expected across the northern, northeastern and central Southwest Pacific. Elevated tropical cyclone activity is…
South Africa’s October fuel price forecast worsens, with petrol hikes above R3
Motorists face a costly trip to the pump next week, with petrol and diesel prices on track to…
ANZ Business Outlook survey: Fuel price rises dent business confidence
Tension in the Strait of Hormuz saw oil prices rise steadily through September, passing back through US$100 a…
Will Lodestone Energy get the green light to list on the NZ sharemarket? Retailer KMD Brand’s outlook – Stock Takes
The company was founded in 2019 to bring utility-scale solar to the New Zealand electricity market. Lodestone develops,…
Mortgage pain: ANZ picks three more rate hikes by March
Liam Dann Business Editor at Large·NZ Herald· 21 Sep, 2026 04:56 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to…
MetService weather outlook: Snow possible in South Island high country, rain elsewhere
For others, the front meant rain, he said. “Most of the country towards the end of the week…
Channel Infrastructure lifts outlook, links new BP storage deal
The company reported half-year revenue of $72.9m, up 4%, while net profit rose to $18.2m from $11.6m. Operating…
Global ratings agency S&P lifts outlook for NZ economy
“High frequency indicators point to improving domestic demand, and rising consumer and investor confidence,” S&P Global head of…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologises for ‘negative’ remarks about small businesses
“We are seeing positive signs we are on the right track,” he said. The Herald is livestreaming Luxon’s…
Business confidence rebounds as firms hope for lower inflation
“The general theme of this month’s data is more optimism, with both business confidence and expected own activity…
Forestry Q3 outlook: Supply constraints and stronger demand may lift log prices – Marcus Musson
This year appears to be a trend follower, albeit we haven’t seen the severe price reductions in late…
Rabobank survey: Farmer confidence dips but remains positive
Rabobank New Zealand general manager for country banking, Bruce Weir, said the unrest in the Middle East had…