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Property / News
Surge in properties available to rent in August
by Greg Ninness
New rental listings on Realestate.co.nz hit a record high in August
Economy / News
Economy / News
What happened Tuesday
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by David Chaston
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; a poor investment, good industry gains except for profits, flu update, Aussie sentiment declines, tackling Big Tech tax avoidance, swaps stable, NZX lower, NZD holds, & more
Property / Analysis
Property / Analysis
It's getting harder to make residential property stack up as an investment
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by Greg Ninness
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Residential property is looking like an increasingly poor investment in the current market
Public Policy / News
A composite image of a forest overlayed with dollar signs and Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
Public Policy / News
Labour pledges to fix ‘broken’ ETS, says carbon price is too low, reaffirms commitment to Paris Agreement
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by Mandy Te
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Labour promises to restore ‘credibility and certainty’ to the carbon market with the aim of generating revenues that can be invested in affordable energy and resilience
Banking / Analysis
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Banking / Analysis
What to do when returns decline?
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by David Chaston
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Bank returns are shrinking and that presents each bank, and their shareholders, with some tough choices ahead. But the fierceness of those choices will vary between specific banks
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Personal Finance / Opinion
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Personal Finance / Opinion
What happens when businesses get really good at learning the financial limits of people they deal with?
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by Guest
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Patrick Dodd & Hanoku Bathula explain how AI is helping businesses learn what customers will pay and what workers will accept
Personal Finance / Opinion
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Personal Finance / Opinion
The risks of mixing personal and business finances
by Lynda Moore
Lynda Moore says uncomplicated, clear financial habits can simplify and clarify the way your small business is performing, and prevent some very messy surprises
Business / News
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Business / News
Unpacking AI: The fear of falling behind and what's with the hype?
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by Anna Whyte
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AI consultants working with businesses across South East Asia answer Anna Whyte's basic questions on AI - what's with the hype, are we behind, and will it actually save me time and money?
Investing / News
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Investing / News
Daily NZX update, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
by Luron Iosefa
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Precinct, SkyCity casino and SkyTV rise as Ryman, Gentrack, Napier Port and Vulcan Steel fall
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Economy / News
Breakfast briefing: Commodities higher, global interest rates higher, yen higher
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David Chaston
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Business / News
The Government's $600 million paycheque after electricity prices rose 12%
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Ella Somers
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Economy / Opinion
Whipsaw US trade policy is depressing foreign direct investment
Guest
Townhouses
Property / News
QV says average dwelling values fell 1.9% over winter in 'slow deterioration'
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Greg Ninness
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media.
Public Policy / News
Labour support falls, Opportunity drops below 5% - latest political poll
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Mandy Te
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Economy / Opinion
Cutting through the noise
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Brian Easton
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Reserve Bank lifts OCR to 2.75% in second consecutive hike
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Ella Somers
RBNZ raises the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, delivering a back-to-back hike in an effort to curb inflationary pressures
Business / News
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The Government's $600 million paycheque after electricity prices rose 12%
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Ella Somers
Majority government owned gentailers generated nearly $600 million in dividend entitlements for the Government during the June 2026 year as power prices rose
Economy / News
Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman speaks to media.
RBNZ sees limited pass through to deposit rates, says 'something has definitely changed in the housing market'
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Mandy Te
After two Official Cash Rate hikes in a row, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says it's likely there will be a further increase to the OCR but the timing is highly uncertain
Property / News
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Cotality's Home Value Index a sea of red as median values decline for five consecutive months
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Greg Ninness
Cotality says elevated stock levels and rising mortgage rates are making buyers cautious
Personal Finance / Analysis
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Floating mortgage rates increased 25 basis points after OCR hike
[updated]
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David Chaston
ANZ, Westpac, BNZ, ASB and Kiwibank increase floating home loan rates, some savings rates rise too, after Reserve Bank lifts OCR
Property / Analysis
It's getting harder to make residential property stack up as an investment
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Greg Ninness
Residential property is looking like an increasingly poor investment in the current market
Property / News
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Potential buyers waiting for 'confirmation the return of rising prices is about to get underway'
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Greg Ninness
Barfoot & Thompson's August sales down with prices largely flat, as 'solid buyer's market' continues

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Auction sales rate unchanged at 36% for the last three weeks
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Greg Ninness
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Building industry may have turned a corner in Q2 with an increase in construction activity
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Mandy Te
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Are banks beginning to party like it's 2012 again with low equity home loans?
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TSB acquisition would insulate Heartland against increased competition for reverse mortgages
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Insurance
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How much does your insurer really know about you?
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Guest
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‘There comes a point where there’s no price you can charge that can cover the risk’
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Ella Somers
IAG NZ's chief executive Phil Gibson. Image: Supplied.
'I absolutely don't want insurance to become unaffordable,' IAG NZ CEO says
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Ella Somers
Personal Finance
FHB
National promises more access to low equity mortgages for first home buyers
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Mandy Te
RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk.
RBNZ's Karen Silk suggests savers shop around if OCR hike's not passed through to deposit rates
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Mandy Te
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Andrew Bayly proposes raising Super age to 68 by 2065, one month at a time
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Anna Whyte
Rural
Deer industry looks to differentiation as farmers weigh the future
Angus Kebbell
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'Top end of the range'
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August log market report
Scott Downs
Currencies
NZ dollar broadly weaker
Jason Wong
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Trump regime intervention undermining the US dollar
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Roger J Kerr
NZD well contained on the key crosses
Stuart Ritson
Bonds
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NZ Govt Bond tender number 1007 results
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The US Fed and the US Treasury are in denial
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Is the Trump Treasury panicking?
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Guest
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