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…
Covid spending saved lives. Superannuation spending preserves lifestyles – Jonathan Ayling
During Covid, we purchased health, stability and comfort and sent the invoice to children who had no vote,…
Hawke’s Bay drivers feeling the pinch at the pump from Iran conflict
Others have taken to buying extra fuel supplies, filling up jerry cans. On Monday, Minister of Finance Nicola…
We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending’
I spend a lot of time talking to retirees about their spending plans. Many of them proudly tell…
Spending increases in central Napier and Hastings
Marketview data shows spending during the festival was well above the average spend for that same four-day period…
Oracle’s $50-billion AI bet forces it to cut thousands of jobs
Oracle Corp. is planning to ax thousands of jobs, among its moves to handle a cash crunch from…
1 in 4 China-listed firms in red last year on weak consumer spending
Economy Ratio of companies posting net losses was highest since 2000 Domestic tourism revenue over the Lunar New Year…
Yulong buys That’s Gold as spending spree on New Zealand’s best racehorses continues
“It is sad to see him go but he has done a wonderful job and we look forward…
Hamilton City Council audit report highlights issues in spending processes
The 2024 audit revealed “significant areas of concern” in the council’s procurement approach and said there was “improvement…
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…
Suppression lapses for Tamlyn May, Auckland teacher who groomed 11yo student
“The starting point is the principle of open justice,” Judge Murray said, noting that May had already been…
Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar secretly pays for strangers’ medical bills
Fortune magazine reported the 44-year-old actor has a net worth of $75,312,000. Kunal Nayyar and wife Neha Kapur…