Average asking price of residential properties listed on Trade Me Property sank $82,500 in November and December - Auckland down $126,400, Gisborne takes a huge hit

Annual inflation rises to 3.1% in the December quarter - with electricity, rent, local government rates continuing to drive the increase

Ross Stitt finds that the 2032 Olympics will put Brisbane on the world stage and further boost south-east Queensland’s allure as an international tourist destination - and likely fuel a sharp rise in its cost structure

December quarter Consumers Price Index figures may show our inflation rate once again above the 1% to 3% target range. How new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman will respond to our stubborn high prices in her first OCR review next month will be keenly watched

Roger J Kerr says Governor Breman may be forced to eat her own words that the interest rate markets have become ahead of themselves in pricing-in interest rate increases later in 2026

Residential rental activity is increasing while rents are softer overall, Tenancy Services data shows

Inland Revenue data for December shows over 6000 KiwiSaver withdrawals due to hardship made in that month