National slumps to 25.9% in RNZ-Reid Research Poll, as Labour, Greens and Opportunity edge ahead with enough seats to govern

Benchmark rates rise; Brazil votes; US service sector expands; Canada's doesn't; China holiday spending good; France stressed; UST 10yr at 5.34%; gold softer and oil eases slightly despite renewed attacks; NZ$1 = 55.9 USc; TWI-5 = 59.7

Alex Richter and Martin Foo say the opportunity for us is much more than just adopting AI's benefits. Competitive advantage will only come after we use it to build productivity, and that requires a three-part plan

Labour pledges to crack down on ‘unfair’ fuel prices, make car repairs cheaper and bring more competition to the pump