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Labour rules out increase in fuel excise tax if elected in November's election, government says it won't go ahead with 2027 raise

Labour rules out increase in fuel excise tax if elected in November's election, government says it won't go ahead with 2027 raise

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; low equity borrowing grows, the Heartland-TSB tie-up closer, mortgage market winners & losers, Selwyn to double its population in 25 years, swaps firm, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; low equity borrowing grows, the Heartland-TSB tie-up closer, mortgage market winners & losers, Selwyn to double its population in 25 years, swaps firm, NZD stable, & more

‘At the heart of savings is productivity. It has to be productivity', Milford Asset Management chief executive Blair Turnbull says on panel covering longevity and superannuation

‘At the heart of savings is productivity. It has to be productivity', Milford Asset Management chief executive Blair Turnbull says on panel covering longevity and superannuation

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 drops -0.9% as Precinct Properties, a2 Milk, Meridian, and Stride weigh on market; Summerset, Investore, Ryman, and Freightways lead the gainers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 drops -0.9% as Precinct Properties, a2 Milk, Meridian, and Stride weigh on market; Summerset, Investore, Ryman, and Freightways lead the gainers

NZ Govt Bond Tender #1006; Tender Date 27 Aug 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #1006; Tender Date 27 Aug 2026

ACT proposes introducing a bright-line test to make profits from digital assets exempt from tax if they're held for at least a year

ACT proposes introducing a bright-line test to make profits from digital assets exempt from tax if they're held for at least a year

Profitability took a hit across the big five banks in the June quarter despite all five growing lending

Profitability took a hit across the big five banks in the June quarter despite all five growing lending

Lower wholesale electricity prices drive 50% profit drop for Genesis Energy, despite 14% rise in operating earnings to $518 million

Lower wholesale electricity prices drive 50% profit drop for Genesis Energy, despite 14% rise in operating earnings to $518 million

Stephen Roach takes US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to task for pursuing ineffective currency and bond market interventions

Stephen Roach takes US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to task for pursuing ineffective currency and bond market interventions

Average price paid by first home buyers dropped to lowest level in almost a year in July

Average price paid by first home buyers dropped to lowest level in almost a year in July

Heartland gets Toi Foundation's approval to buy TSB Bank. More consents are required, but when completed Toi Foundation will become Heartland Group's largest shareholder

Heartland gets Toi Foundation's approval to buy TSB Bank. More consents are required, but when completed Toi Foundation will become Heartland Group's largest shareholder

US economic data in line with expectations. US rates and USD push higher, with Fed rate hike later this year fully priced. Stronger Australian CPI data raises the chance of the RBA delivering another rate hike this cycle

US economic data in line with expectations. US rates and USD push higher, with Fed rate hike later this year fully priced. Stronger Australian CPI data raises the chance of the RBA delivering another rate hike this cycle

Work towards the Government introducing a prudential levy, that will tax banks and other entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, continues

Work towards the Government introducing a prudential levy, that will tax banks and other entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, continues

US data mixed although durable goods orders positive; Meta concedes child harm, to pay large penalty; China rolls out support financing; Australia inflation falls less than expected; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold dips and oil firm; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc

US data mixed although durable goods orders positive; Meta concedes child harm, to pay large penalty; China rolls out support financing; Australia inflation falls less than expected; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold dips and oil firm; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc

New mortgage borrowing in July slipped to lowest monthly level since February, falling 13% or almost $1.2 billion year-on-year as investors retreat

New mortgage borrowing in July slipped to lowest monthly level since February, falling 13% or almost $1.2 billion year-on-year as investors retreat

National’s Nicola Willis and Labour’s Barbara Edmonds lay out their plans for the economy

National’s Nicola Willis and Labour’s Barbara Edmonds lay out their plans for the economy

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; Kiwi Bond rates jump, FHB affordability repairing, wage growth a mirage, mortgage activity soft; MBIE found in contempt, tracking election 'donations', swaps soft, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; Kiwi Bond rates jump, FHB affordability repairing, wage growth a mirage, mortgage activity soft; MBIE found in contempt, tracking election 'donations', swaps soft, NZD stable, & more

‘That’s what a fair economy looks like’: Te Pāti Māori launches election year tax policy, saying 97% of people would pay less income tax while the wealthiest 3% would contribute more

‘That’s what a fair economy looks like’: Te Pāti Māori launches election year tax policy, saying 97% of people would pay less income tax while the wealthiest 3% would contribute more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 rises +0.2% as Scales, Napier Port, Skellerup and Vulcan Steel gain while Air New Zealand, SkyTV, Meridian and Port of Tauranga fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 rises +0.2% as Scales, Napier Port, Skellerup and Vulcan Steel gain while Air New Zealand, SkyTV, Meridian and Port of Tauranga fall

Cross-party agreement the ETS requires major reform is needed, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says, with the role of forestry requiring a fundamental rethink

Cross-party agreement the ETS requires major reform is needed, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says, with the role of forestry requiring a fundamental rethink

Gareth Vaughan argues Kiwibank's parent Kiwi Group Capital might be wise to back off TSB and dust off another growth plan for the bank

Gareth Vaughan argues Kiwibank's parent Kiwi Group Capital might be wise to back off TSB and dust off another growth plan for the bank

Meridian Energy reports a turnaround $130 million net profit, promises power price restraint for households and small businesses in the next year and says building new renewable generation and firming assets are key to long-term power price affordability

Meridian Energy reports a turnaround $130 million net profit, promises power price restraint for households and small businesses in the next year and says building new renewable generation and firming assets are key to long-term power price affordability

Wage growth is higher in Australia. Could this regulatory fix help Kiwi workers catch up?

Wage growth is higher in Australia. Could this regulatory fix help Kiwi workers catch up?

Housing becoming more affordable for first home buyers even as interest rates keep rising

Housing becoming more affordable for first home buyers even as interest rates keep rising

Treasury raises Kiwi Bond interest rates, the benchmark for risk-free saving for retail savers, their first rise in three years

Treasury raises Kiwi Bond interest rates, the benchmark for risk-free saving for retail savers, their first rise in three years