Low-deposit home loans: What first-home buyers need to know before diving in – Nadine Higgins
The Reserve Bank doesn’t publish a breakdown of its low-LVR lending (I did ask for it), so that…
Mercury NZ profit rebounds to $321m, dividend lifted
For the current year, Mercury issued ebitdaf guidance of $1075m, and a dividend forecast of 29c. Mercury said…
Next James Bond: Jack Lowden linked to 007 role amid casting speculation
Osman’s claim comes as auditions for the next James Bond reportedly get underway this month, according to online…
Gurpreet Singh’s ex-wife rejects claims she diverted funds designed to pay Yasmine Holdings’ million-dollar tax bill
“He’s just trying to make me a scapegoat.” The woman said she had acrimoniously separated from Singh two…
Travel alert ‘strongly’ advises New Zealanders to avoid Middle East
It advised people to consult with their travel insurance providers to understand the policy’s conditions, including if government…
Emerging markets v S&P 500: Where global investors are finding growth – Mark Lister
It was the same story in 2025, when emerging market shares gained 34.4%, leaving the US and its…
Singapore envy is not an economic strategy – Leonard Hong
We have not witnessed much progress in most policy areas, and there is little congruence between words and…
Media Insider: RNZ board shake-up – David Seymour expects changes, outgoing chair hits back; Maiki Sherman steps down as TVNZ political editor; ANZ announces new ad agency
Opposition politicians and journalism academics have also criticised Seymour over his comments. Seymour, in turn, has said that…
Police destroy Jevon McSkimming awards after letter from Commissioner to minister
McSkimming pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material in the Wellington District Court, four days…
NZ sharemarket rises on open after US stocks end wild session higher on Trump call on Middle East
Besides questions about the place of Iran and the state of the Middle East after Israeli attacks on…
NZ sharemarket rebounds with 1.6% gain – Market close
‘No foregone conclusion’ “The bank acknowledged positive signs in the economy and the slightly higher inflation, but indicated…
Oman’s SME sector grows strongly, reaching 130,359 firms
MUSCAT: Oman’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector reached 130,359 registered firms by end-December 2025, as the Small…