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'We are forecasting the first OCR hike to come in December this year, but if these pricing intentions manifest in hard data, it’ll come earlier than that'

'We are forecasting the first OCR hike to come in December this year, but if these pricing intentions manifest in hard data, it’ll come earlier than that'

Labour MP Camilla Belich and National MP Greg Fleming combine forces with modern slavery bill that aims to 'stand against exploitation'

Labour MP Camilla Belich and National MP Greg Fleming combine forces with modern slavery bill that aims to 'stand against exploitation'

Government rejoins the long and winding road towards a beneficial ownership register for companies and limited partnerships. But what about trusts?

Government rejoins the long and winding road towards a beneficial ownership register for companies and limited partnerships. But what about trusts?

Retail NZ says the Black Friday-led surge in sales in November did not continue into December and believes retailers will 'be bracing for a possible rocky few months ahead of them'

Retail NZ says the Black Friday-led surge in sales in November did not continue into December and believes retailers will 'be bracing for a possible rocky few months ahead of them'

Peter Drennan probes Bernard Whimp's Chance Voight, and looks at whether it may end up in statutory management

Peter Drennan probes Bernard Whimp's Chance Voight, and looks at whether it may end up in statutory management

Fletcher Building selling its problematic construction division to a large French company for over $300 million

Fletcher Building selling its problematic construction division to a large French company for over $300 million

MFAT updates the trade situation and outcomes after the implementation of the New-Zealand-UK Free Trade Agreement

MFAT updates the trade situation and outcomes after the implementation of the New-Zealand-UK Free Trade Agreement

Kiwis spent more on food and less on other goods in December, while Boxing Day sales were quieter

Kiwis spent more on food and less on other goods in December, while Boxing Day sales were quieter

NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small. That could be a strength in 2026, Rod McNaughton says

NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small. That could be a strength in 2026, Rod McNaughton says

interest.com.au needs an experienced, business or economics journalist to cover the Australian economy

interest.com.au needs an experienced, business or economics journalist to cover the Australian economy

Payments network Worldline reports consumer spending picked up in the third week of December, but spending overall continues to remain below year-ago levels so far this pre-Christmas shopping season

Payments network Worldline reports consumer spending picked up in the third week of December, but spending overall continues to remain below year-ago levels so far this pre-Christmas shopping season

Interest.co.nz needs a senior, experienced, business or economics journalist to work from our Auckland office

Interest.co.nz needs a senior, experienced, business or economics journalist to work from our Auckland office

Institute of International Finance debt monitor flags growing leverage in the AI sector, sees momentum for private credit

Institute of International Finance debt monitor flags growing leverage in the AI sector, sees momentum for private credit

Finance Now working with Visa and others in open-loop payment system for vehicle fleet management

Finance Now working with Visa and others in open-loop payment system for vehicle fleet management

FMA Chairman Craig Stobo temporarily steps down while MBIE investigates matters raised about him

FMA Chairman Craig Stobo temporarily steps down while MBIE investigates matters raised about him