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Low rental yields making rental property less attractive to investors - ANZ NZ report says

Low rental yields making rental property less attractive to investors - ANZ NZ report says

New Zealand’s national airline says the full-year net loss of $242 million was largely driven by increased fuel prices, engine availability issues, maintenance costs and aviation system costs rising at a rate well above inflation

New Zealand’s national airline says the full-year net loss of $242 million was largely driven by increased fuel prices, engine availability issues, maintenance costs and aviation system costs rising at a rate well above inflation

Working with nature can help NZ adapt to climate change, so Bradley Case asks where the plan to do it is

Working with nature can help NZ adapt to climate change, so Bradley Case asks where the plan to do it is

The Opportunity Party's proposing a radical shake-up to the tax system through its tax reset policy. Brian Fallow takes a look under the hood

The Opportunity Party's proposing a radical shake-up to the tax system through its tax reset policy. Brian Fallow takes a look under the hood

US equities rose, led by Nvidia’s strong outlook. Rates and FX markets were subdued, with US Treasuries broadly stable. Markets now turn to Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech

US equities rose, led by Nvidia’s strong outlook. Rates and FX markets were subdued, with US Treasuries broadly stable. Markets now turn to Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech

Eyes on Warsh; US trade deficit rises; US inventories rise; Canada books a surplus; China profits rise again; Australian household spending jumps fueling rate hike bets; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold unchanged and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9

Eyes on Warsh; US trade deficit rises; US inventories rise; Canada books a surplus; China profits rise again; Australian household spending jumps fueling rate hike bets; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold unchanged and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9

Number of properties rented in June quarter up almost 12% but median rent unchanged

Number of properties rented in June quarter up almost 12% but median rent unchanged

Labour rules out increase in fuel excise tax if elected in November's election, government says it won't go ahead with 2027 raise

Labour rules out increase in fuel excise tax if elected in November's election, government says it won't go ahead with 2027 raise

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; low equity borrowing grows, the Heartland-TSB tie-up closer, mortgage market winners & losers, Selwyn to double its population in 25 years, swaps firm, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; low equity borrowing grows, the Heartland-TSB tie-up closer, mortgage market winners & losers, Selwyn to double its population in 25 years, swaps firm, NZD stable, & more

‘At the heart of savings is productivity. It has to be productivity', Milford Asset Management chief executive Blair Turnbull says on panel covering longevity and superannuation

‘At the heart of savings is productivity. It has to be productivity', Milford Asset Management chief executive Blair Turnbull says on panel covering longevity and superannuation

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 drops -0.9% as Precinct Properties, a2 Milk, Meridian, and Stride weigh on market; Summerset, Investore, Ryman, and Freightways lead the gainers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 drops -0.9% as Precinct Properties, a2 Milk, Meridian, and Stride weigh on market; Summerset, Investore, Ryman, and Freightways lead the gainers

NZ Govt Bond Tender #1006; Tender Date 27 Aug 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #1006; Tender Date 27 Aug 2026

ACT proposes introducing a bright-line test to make profits from digital assets exempt from tax if they're held for at least a year

ACT proposes introducing a bright-line test to make profits from digital assets exempt from tax if they're held for at least a year

Profitability took a hit across the big five banks in the June quarter despite all five growing lending

Profitability took a hit across the big five banks in the June quarter despite all five growing lending

Lower wholesale electricity prices drive 50% profit drop for Genesis Energy, despite 14% rise in operating earnings to $518 million

Lower wholesale electricity prices drive 50% profit drop for Genesis Energy, despite 14% rise in operating earnings to $518 million

Stephen Roach takes US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to task for pursuing ineffective currency and bond market interventions

Stephen Roach takes US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to task for pursuing ineffective currency and bond market interventions

Average price paid by first home buyers dropped to lowest level in almost a year in July

Average price paid by first home buyers dropped to lowest level in almost a year in July

Heartland gets Toi Foundation's approval to buy TSB Bank. More consents are required, but when completed Toi Foundation will become Heartland Group's largest shareholder

Heartland gets Toi Foundation's approval to buy TSB Bank. More consents are required, but when completed Toi Foundation will become Heartland Group's largest shareholder

US economic data in line with expectations. US rates and USD push higher, with Fed rate hike later this year fully priced. Stronger Australian CPI data raises the chance of the RBA delivering another rate hike this cycle

US economic data in line with expectations. US rates and USD push higher, with Fed rate hike later this year fully priced. Stronger Australian CPI data raises the chance of the RBA delivering another rate hike this cycle

Work towards the Government introducing a prudential levy, that will tax banks and other entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, continues

Work towards the Government introducing a prudential levy, that will tax banks and other entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, continues

US data mixed although durable goods orders positive; Meta concedes child harm, to pay large penalty; China rolls out support financing; Australia inflation falls less than expected; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold dips and oil firm; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc

US data mixed although durable goods orders positive; Meta concedes child harm, to pay large penalty; China rolls out support financing; Australia inflation falls less than expected; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold dips and oil firm; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc

New mortgage borrowing in July slipped to lowest monthly level since February, falling 13% or almost $1.2 billion year-on-year as investors retreat

New mortgage borrowing in July slipped to lowest monthly level since February, falling 13% or almost $1.2 billion year-on-year as investors retreat

National’s Nicola Willis and Labour’s Barbara Edmonds lay out their plans for the economy

National’s Nicola Willis and Labour’s Barbara Edmonds lay out their plans for the economy

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; Kiwi Bond rates jump, FHB affordability repairing, wage growth a mirage, mortgage activity soft; MBIE found in contempt, tracking election 'donations', swaps soft, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; Kiwi Bond rates jump, FHB affordability repairing, wage growth a mirage, mortgage activity soft; MBIE found in contempt, tracking election 'donations', swaps soft, NZD stable, & more

‘That’s what a fair economy looks like’: Te Pāti Māori launches election year tax policy, saying 97% of people would pay less income tax while the wealthiest 3% would contribute more

‘That’s what a fair economy looks like’: Te Pāti Māori launches election year tax policy, saying 97% of people would pay less income tax while the wealthiest 3% would contribute more