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Property / News

ASB economists say it's the end of an era for house price capital gains

10th Sep 26, 5:00am

by Greg Ninness

ASB says it may be late 2029 before house prices get back up to 2021 peaks

Economy / News

What happened Wednesday

9th Sep 26, 3:59pm

by David Chaston

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; dairy prices dip, lighter hospo regulation coming, new option for rich immigrants, copper price hits record high, swaps stable, NZX dips, NZD soft, & more

Technology / News

Labour promises new rules for data centre electricity use, coordinated AI policy across government

9th Sep 26, 11:30am

by Anna Whyte

Labour eyes tight energy rules for data centres, copyright protections for artists and media, education, productivity focus and more in AI policy

Business / News

A composite image of New Zealand money overlayed with luggage

Business / News

Government opens build to rent option for wealthy investor immigrants

9th Sep 26, 11:10am

by Mandy Te

Investor immigrants will be able to invest in approved managed funds for build to rent developments as government expands active investor plus growth category

Banking / News

Banking / News

Nelson Building Society now able to 'settle payments directly in risk-free central bank money'

9th Sep 26, 10:00am

by Gareth Vaughan

RBNZ settlement account with interest paid at the OCR improves Nelson Building Society's competitive position, chief executive says

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Technology / Opinion

Technology / Opinion

Yes, but can they do the laundry?

9th Sep 26, 2:55pm

by Guest

Humanoid robots may be able to sprint and box, but Wai-keung Fung says the real test is doing the laundry

Property / News

Surge in properties available to rent in August

9th Sep 26, 12:01am

by Greg Ninness

New rental listings on Realestate.co.nz hit a record high in August

Investing / News

Investing / News

Daily NZX update, Wednesday, September 9, 2026

9th Sep 26, 3:00pm

by Luron Iosefa

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; the NZX50 slips -0.1% as Kathmandu, Napier Port, Stride Property and SkyTV gain while Gentrack, SkyCity casino, Serko and Scales retreat

Property / Analysis

It's getting harder to make residential property stack up as an investment

8th Sep 26, 11:47am

by Greg Ninness

Residential property is looking like an increasingly poor investment in the current market

Economy / News

Breakfast briefing: Central banks realise they have to get more serious in the inflation fight

9th Sep 26, 7:22am

David Chaston

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

8th Sep 26, 10:37am

Mandy Te

Banking / Analysis

What to do when returns decline?

8th Sep 26, 9:14am

David Chaston

Personal Finance / Opinion

What happens when businesses get really good at learning the financial limits of people they deal with?

8th Sep 26, 1:01pm

Guest

Personal Finance / Opinion

The risks of mixing personal and business finances

8th Sep 26, 9:16am

Lynda Moore

Currencies / Analysis

NZ dollar tests 13 year lows

9th Sep 26, 7:55am

Jason Wong

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Property / Analysis

It's getting harder to make residential property stack up as an investment

8th Sep 26, 11:47am

Greg Ninness

Residential property is looking like an increasingly poor investment in the current market

Business / News

The Government's $600 million paycheque after electricity prices rose 12%

7th Sep 26, 1:51pm

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

Property / News

Cotality's Home Value Index a sea of red as median values decline for five consecutive months

4th Sep 26, 12:01am

Greg Ninness

Cotality says elevated stock levels and rising mortgage rates are making buyers cautious

Public Policy / News

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media.

Labour support falls, Opportunity drops below 5% - latest political poll

7th Sep 26, 10:21am

Mandy Te

Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows Labour slumping to its lowest result since July 2024, Coalition able to form government as Opportunity fails to meet 5% Parliamentary threshold

Banking / Analysis

Are banks beginning to party like it's 2012 again with low equity home loans?

5th Sep 26, 9:19am

Gareth Vaughan

Banks' low equity mortgage lending is surging, raising the question of how far can it rise before the Reserve Bank gets uncomfortable?

Property / News

QV says average dwelling values fell 1.9% over winter in 'slow deterioration'

7th Sep 26, 10:07am

Greg Ninness

QV House Price Index shows values declining in most parts of the country with Gisborne values sliding the most

Personal Finance / Opinion

A tax return that's incorrect does not automatically establish tax evasion

4th Sep 26, 10:10am

Dave Ananth

Dave Ananth points out while Inland Revenue has identified widespread expense claim fraud, a false return does not automatically establish evasion and taxpayers who discover an incorrect return should act promptly