US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Hormuz attacks
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was “entirely performance-based,” warning that…
IMF sharply downgrades Cambodia economic forecasts
Economy Growth to slow to 3% and inflation to double to 5.6%, according to US-based fund Workers at…
Hospitality and accommodation spending drops sharply in June
Spending through Paymark among the food and beverage services group reached $743.6 million, down 5.4% or $42m on…
KiwiSaver exodus: Sharp rise in full and partial withdrawals by members
“So of the $143 billion funds under management in KiwiSaver, it’s a very small proportion. “It probably reflects…
ChargeNet and Meridian report surge in EV charging as fuel costs jump
Separately, Meridian Energy said it had seen a 30% increase in customers actively using its Zero Charging Network…
NZ sharemarket drops 1.2% on Trump’s blockade threats – Market close
Shane Solly, portfolio manager at Harbour Asset Management, said the US announcement of the blockade caused oil prices…
US inflation surges to 3.3% as impact of Iran war bites
The United States and Israel began bombing Iran on February 28 and Tehran retaliated by blocking traffic in…
Beef prices are up – what to use instead of mince (and when not to swap)
Figures from Statistics NZ show that while overall food prices have increased over recent years, pork prices have…
How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdown – Stock Takes
It’s not the first oil shock that markets have shrugged off. “In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, oil…
Iran conflict hits plastic supply chains as NZ manufacturers face 20-30% price spike
Speaking as part of her Iran update today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said that while the Government had…
More than 120 families saved from domestic violence by Pet Refuge last year as harm levels spike
Alice spent 100 days living in her car with her teenage son and dog after leaving her violent…
How much red meat and dairy should you eat? We asked 3 top nutrition experts
They said you should focus on eating an overall healthy diet, with an emphasis on things such as…