Te Awanga resident questions $250k seawall spend near closed campground
The letter said an independent geotechnical report had found a high risk of landslides affecting “much, and possibly…
Media Insider: Major NZME shareholder Spheria Asset Management explains selldown of shares; Jim Grenon now media firm’s biggest shareholder
“As you may be aware, the major superannuation funds in Australia are swallowing smaller ones, which is affecting…
Winter downturn: Economic recovery now ‘unlikely’ until 2027 – ASB
That would result in weaker GDP with annual growth forecasts for 2026 reduced by around 1.6 percentage points,…
Iran conflict fallout: Westpac tips GDP to shrink in June quarter
Eckhold warned of a “really large hit to confidence in the next few months, both for businesses and…
GDP increase ‘disappointing’ as Government spending boosts growth and households reluctant to spend
It jumped 2.5% over the quarter for its biggest lift since December 2021. “The fact that central government…
GDP growth not as strong as hoped in fourth quarter
On an annual average basis, GDP was up 0.2% to December 2025, compared with the year ended December…
Nvidia smashes forecasts with record quarter as AI boom rolls on
Combined capital expenditure from the four major AI builders – Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft – could approach…
Retail spending sees solid rise in December quarter
Twelve of the 15 retail industries had higher sales volumes in the December 2025 quarter compared with the…
Taihoro refit: Emirates Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup defender returns
“It’s a pretty important milestone in the campaign because today really reiterates how this America’s Cup is coming…
Unemployment rises to 5.4% – highest level since 2015
Auckland’s unemployment rate is now 6.4% and Wellington is at 5.8%. However, despite the rise in the headline…
Has unemployment peaked? New jobs data due this week
“An emerging return to jobs growth means that the unemployment rate has likely reached its peak for this…
Travel Alerts: Sail Grand Prix, Michelin cruise, TarraWarra art, Mondrian wellness and Otago wildlife
Go on a gastronomy tour with these cruises. Photo / 123rf TarraWarra International 2026 After a long pandemic…