NZ market rises on mixed news – Market close
Brent Crude oil had fallen to US$90 a barrel but was back up to $95.38 at 6pm NZ…
Inflation preview: Calm before the Iran war storm, price rises may have eased
“Over 2026, we expect inflation to increase significantly and uncomfortably.” ANZ senior economist Miles Workman is also picking…
NZX 50 rises as Wall Street rally and Middle East ceasefire hopes lift stocks – Market close
Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said the rally was back on, with hopes the ceasefire…
Whanganui trucking companies hit by diesel surge warn of higher prices for consumers
“It would force us out of business if we had absorbed how much our fuel bill has gone…
Whanganui trucking companies hit by diesel surge warn of higher prices for consumers
“It would force us out of business if we had absorbed how much our fuel bill has gone…
‘Needed more than ever’: Living wage rises to $29.90 per hour
“Low-paid workers are struggling to keep their heads above water and to cover the absolute basics like rent,…
Hastings ratepayers asked to choose between two different rate rises
One is a 5.9% rate increase that the council said would keep costs more affordable now but would…
BNZ, Kiwibank mortgage rate hikes: How new fixed home loan deals compare
BNZ announced hikes to some home loan interest rate terms this morning. The latest rises come a day…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins not offering policy ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises
As the Herald has previously reported, two potential levers that could be pulled would be making adjustments to…
BNZ joins Westpac in lifting mortgage interest rates, 5-year term biggest jump
The changes are effective immediately, the bank said. BNZ has lifted its mortgage interest rates today. Photo /…
Commerce Commission warns businesses over petrol surcharges and price rises
Analysis of changes to fuel pricing will be provided on the commission’s website, giving a snapshot of how…
Tauranga oil spill risk rises as council plans faster harbour response
Residents of the area also opposed adding the structure to the harbour. The regional council gave a presentation…