The 3 Sectors Where Wage Growth Is Still Outpacing Inflation
With inflation heating up, Americans’ spending power is under stress. But in a few sectors, wages are still…
Private credit matures as institutional investors back New Zealand lenders – Pernell Callaghan
The shift towards private credit is structural and stems from tighter bank credit settings, regulatory capital requirements, and…
Fieldays: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon rolls out policies intended to lift rural productivity, address environmental issues
The annual event, which had exhibition spaces sold out well in advance of kicking off today, is expected…
Christchurch’s derelict Antonio Hall mansion site to become 450-bed student village
Mainland Capital says the scheme “will take its design cues from the traditional mews typology found internationally, built…
Election 2026: Act exempts proposed rural workforce visa from $6 day charge, follows criticism from Erica Stanford
Act leader David Seymour then told the Herald the party was open to feedback about whether “the levy…
GPs divided on AI and online care as patients pick in-person visits
“You haven’t got that personal relationship; I think that’s a big loss for general practice,” Budelmann says. Dr…
Budget 2026: Consumer NZ warns new finance sector levy could raise costs for customers
Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy said it seemed a sensible move. “It seems sensible to put these…
Privacy Commissioner inquiry finds ManageMyHealth, Health NZ at fault over Northland data hack
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster said the ordeal had caused “serious anxiety and distress” for many affected. He announced…
Public sector cuts: Potential savings to be made with HR, payroll, technology shake-up
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has previously pointed to HR departments as a potential area to cut spending. “As…
Grand Designs NZ’s latest: Health sector overlord takes Ōmaha Beach by storm with $10 million build
The penultimate episode of this season of Grand Designs NZ is about the building of a $10 million…
Budget 2026: Nicola Willis’ plan to slash public sector takes Wellington Mayor Andrew Little by surprise
“I wasn’t aware of it [the announcement] before it was made. Yes, it was a surprise,” he said.…
Ombudsman sides with Government to keep expensive Northland highway costs under wraps
Sharp appealed to the Ombudsman, who sided with the Ministry of Transport, which argued that releasing its estimated…