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…
Do rate rises in response to the OCR cut suggest the Reserve Bank bungled its comms and slowed the economy recovery?
One expert the Herald spoke to was worried that the Reserve Bank strongly suggesting it was at the…
Unemployment hits 8-year high, youth rate rises to 15%
The unemployment rate for young people experienced a significant increase over the year, Stats NZ said. The unemployment…
Measles outbreak: Pacific countries issue alerts as cases rise in New Zealand
“Your action can save lives and protect our communities from another measles outbreak,” Samoan health authorities said. Tu’ivale…
Local elections 2025: Whakatāne votes for Nándor Tánczos’ ‘nice-to-have’ approach
With only special votes still to be counted, Tánczos is sitting 96 votes ahead of Luca for the…
Ryman rises but NZ sharemarket ends flat after rate‑cut rally fades – Market close
“A variety of movements, which are really just flow-driven. Probably one of the most interesting things is property…
Gisborne mayoral candidates united: Rates rises ‘not sustainable’
Fisher said Gisborne’s regional rates had increased 30% over the past three years and asked candidates for their…
Recession risk rises as gloom about June quarter GDP grows – Inside Economics
It has been widely expected that the release next Thursday (September 18) would show a flat quarter for…
Australian redundancies set to surge as pay rise forecasts weaken
“The projected increase in redundancy activity therefore reflects a range of environmental and workplace changes, not only cost…
Waimakariri whitebaiters set up controversial camp as new season opens with a battle for prime spots
Several structures and camping set ups, including tents, erected along the northern banks of the Waimakariri river. Photo…