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Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kathmandu, Chorus and Fletcher lead NZX50 gains as market ends week higher; Vista Group, SkyCity casino, Tourism Holdings and Sky TV weigh

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kathmandu, Chorus and Fletcher lead NZX50 gains as market ends week higher; Vista Group, SkyCity casino, Tourism Holdings and Sky TV weigh

Total value of building work consented in the year to March was $28.4 billion, a 7.2% increase

Total value of building work consented in the year to March was $28.4 billion, a 7.2% increase

Shipping and flight disruptions highlight new fault lines in the global economy and their costs for growth and livelihoods, IMF says

Shipping and flight disruptions highlight new fault lines in the global economy and their costs for growth and livelihoods, IMF says

As US tries to form coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz, spokesperson for Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters says NZ not close to a decision and is seeking more details about the proposal

As US tries to form coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz, spokesperson for Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters says NZ not close to a decision and is seeking more details about the proposal

Housing stock for sale in April at 12-year high and asking prices declining on Realestate.co.nz as the market heads into winter

Housing stock for sale in April at 12-year high and asking prices declining on Realestate.co.nz as the market heads into winter

Supply and demand for logs being suppressed by uncertainties around how international log markets will react to higher fuel costs, and about the viability of local construction projects

Supply and demand for logs being suppressed by uncertainties around how international log markets will react to higher fuel costs, and about the viability of local construction projects

CEO Antonia Watson concerned 'geopolitical headwinds may curtail momentum' in the 2nd half of ANZ NZ's financial year

CEO Antonia Watson concerned 'geopolitical headwinds may curtail momentum' in the 2nd half of ANZ NZ's financial year

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer says National still supports a surcharge ban, Labour to reserve position until second reading while Greens say the Bill doesn’t need to die

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer says National still supports a surcharge ban, Labour to reserve position until second reading while Greens say the Bill doesn’t need to die

US-Iran conflict remains in a stalemate. US equities buoyed by strong earnings, capping a strong month. Global rates fall; BoE and ECB on hold for now but rate hikes look imminent. US GDP up 2% annualised in Q1; labour market data signal turnaround

US-Iran conflict remains in a stalemate. US equities buoyed by strong earnings, capping a strong month. Global rates fall; BoE and ECB on hold for now but rate hikes look imminent. US GDP up 2% annualised in Q1; labour market data signal turnaround

Tech profits zoom on AI payoff; US PCE inflation up with spending up more than incomes; Japan data solid; Taiwan again excels; ECB holds; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold up as oil dips; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Tech profits zoom on AI payoff; US PCE inflation up with spending up more than incomes; Japan data solid; Taiwan again excels; ECB holds; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold up as oil dips; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

NZ's median dwelling value inched up 0.1% in April but Auckland and Wellington values still going backwards

NZ's median dwelling value inched up 0.1% in April but Auckland and Wellington values still going backwards

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen says

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; business confidence falls, milk collections rise, low equity lending high, households keep funds ready, banknotes more popular, transparency games, swaps firm, NZD weak, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; business confidence falls, milk collections rise, low equity lending high, households keep funds ready, banknotes more popular, transparency games, swaps firm, NZD weak, & more

ANZ business confidence survey warns of ‘wall of worry’, uncertainty likely to put some hiring and investment decisions 'on ice'

ANZ business confidence survey warns of ‘wall of worry’, uncertainty likely to put some hiring and investment decisions 'on ice'

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; EBOS, Tower, Scales, and Genesis lead the index higher as the NZX, Channel Infrastructure, a2 Milk, and Mainfreight are the big decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; EBOS, Tower, Scales, and Genesis lead the index higher as the NZX, Channel Infrastructure, a2 Milk, and Mainfreight are the big decliners

NZ Govt Bond Tender #990; Tender Date 30 Apr 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #990; Tender Date 30 Apr 2026

Labour’s Arena Williams says her bill seeking full disclosure of international money transfer costs would lead to a more competitive market as it receives support across political parties - except from National

Labour’s Arena Williams says her bill seeking full disclosure of international money transfer costs would lead to a more competitive market as it receives support across political parties - except from National

Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to have votes made public when consensus over Official Cash Rate decisions isn’t reached, members encouraged to share individual views as new charter comes into effect

Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to have votes made public when consensus over Official Cash Rate decisions isn’t reached, members encouraged to share individual views as new charter comes into effect

Low equity mortgage lending to first home buyers almost hit $1 billion in March

Low equity mortgage lending to first home buyers almost hit $1 billion in March

S&P sees significant opportunities for banks with AI, but cautions FOMO could lead to poor investment decisions

S&P sees significant opportunities for banks with AI, but cautions FOMO could lead to poor investment decisions

Risk sentiment weakened after Hormuz will likely remain closed for some time. Brent crude surged, exceeding the March peak. Bank of Canada and Fed leave policy unchanged. Global rates are much higher while equities are softer

Risk sentiment weakened after Hormuz will likely remain closed for some time. Brent crude surged, exceeding the March peak. Bank of Canada and Fed leave policy unchanged. Global rates are much higher while equities are softer

The US Fed holds its policy rate, Powell vows to stay as a Governor; US data mixed but fuels inventories dive; Canada holds hawkishly; airline activity wavers worryingly; UST 10yr at 4.41%; gold falls as oil jumps; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

The US Fed holds its policy rate, Powell vows to stay as a Governor; US data mixed but fuels inventories dive; Canada holds hawkishly; airline activity wavers worryingly; UST 10yr at 4.41%; gold falls as oil jumps; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; banks move retail rates up, household living cost rises disproportionate, FHB affordability stops improving, fuel update, swaps ease back, NZD down, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; banks move retail rates up, household living cost rises disproportionate, FHB affordability stops improving, fuel update, swaps ease back, NZD down, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; F&P Healthcare, Napier Port, Precinct, and Fletchers lead Wednesday’s flat result as Kathmandu, Serko, Ryman, and NZX are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; F&P Healthcare, Napier Port, Precinct, and Fletchers lead Wednesday’s flat result as Kathmandu, Serko, Ryman, and NZX are the main decliners

ANZ NZ economists say a small decline in house prices this year is 'the most likely scenario'

ANZ NZ economists say a small decline in house prices this year is 'the most likely scenario'