All news stories

After a horrid March, risk sentiment is ending the month on a more positive note, on hope that the war can end soon. But on the battleground nothing much has changed. US equities surge, global rates lower, oil lower

After a horrid March, risk sentiment is ending the month on a more positive note, on hope that the war can end soon. But on the battleground nothing much has changed. US equities surge, global rates lower, oil lower

US data mixed; Canada GDP expands; China PMI's expand; Japan & Korea industrial production weaker; passenger air travel rises; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up and oil eases; NZ$1 = 57.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.2

US data mixed; Canada GDP expands; China PMI's expand; Japan & Korea industrial production weaker; passenger air travel rises; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up and oil eases; NZ$1 = 57.4 USc; TWI-5 = 61.2

Number of homes for sale hit 11-year high in March even though new listings were flat

Number of homes for sale hit 11-year high in March even though new listings were flat

Reopening Strait of Hormuz not core objective of Operation Epic Fury, says White House, Nicola Willis 'disappointed that New Zealand is bearing the brunt'

Reopening Strait of Hormuz not core objective of Operation Epic Fury, says White House, Nicola Willis 'disappointed that New Zealand is bearing the brunt'

Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track

Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; business sentiment dives, Fonterra gets its Lactalis cash, borrowers & savers less active, LGFA goes big, swaps on hold, NZX firm, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; business sentiment dives, Fonterra gets its Lactalis cash, borrowers & savers less active, LGFA goes big, swaps on hold, NZX firm, NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Air NZ, Investore Property, F&P Healthcare, and Heartland gain while Tourism Holdings, Fletchers, Channel Infrastructure, and Vulcan Steel are the top decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Air NZ, Investore Property, F&P Healthcare, and Heartland gain while Tourism Holdings, Fletchers, Channel Infrastructure, and Vulcan Steel are the top decliners

Housing values flat overall in Q1 this year but there were big regional variations

Housing values flat overall in Q1 this year but there were big regional variations

ANZ's Business Outlook survey for the March month captures a rapidly darkening mood across the New Zealand economy as realisation dawns the Middle East crisis won't be short lived

ANZ's Business Outlook survey for the March month captures a rapidly darkening mood across the New Zealand economy as realisation dawns the Middle East crisis won't be short lived

‘Let Auckland get on with building Auckland’: Government to introduce legislation that bumps housing capacity requirement in Auckland’s housing intensification plan from 2 million to 1.4 million

‘Let Auckland get on with building Auckland’: Government to introduce legislation that bumps housing capacity requirement in Auckland’s housing intensification plan from 2 million to 1.4 million

The way is now clear for Fonterra farmer shareholders to receive a $3.2 billion payout in two weeks' time

The way is now clear for Fonterra farmer shareholders to receive a $3.2 billion payout in two weeks' time

Lynda Moore says if you are sticking close to home over the Easter break (conserving petrol), it would be a good time to update your important documents, in case this information is suddenly needed

Lynda Moore says if you are sticking close to home over the Easter break (conserving petrol), it would be a good time to update your important documents, in case this information is suddenly needed

Forest owners need higher prices as harvesting costs jump. But domestic demand is turning very uncertain. Export markets may get less without higher prices. Fortunately a lower NZD helps them, but not local buyers

Forest owners need higher prices as harvesting costs jump. But domestic demand is turning very uncertain. Export markets may get less without higher prices. Fortunately a lower NZD helps them, but not local buyers

Brian Fallow argues as NZ businesses battle higher fuel costs, they ought to be mindful of who their customers are and how able and willing they are to have price increases passed on to them

Brian Fallow argues as NZ businesses battle higher fuel costs, they ought to be mindful of who their customers are and how able and willing they are to have price increases passed on to them

Iran conflict developments haven't improved, with Trump repeating his threat to obliterate Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Market further unwinds Fed hike bets; Chair Powell reiterates policy on hold

Iran conflict developments haven't improved, with Trump repeating his threat to obliterate Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Market further unwinds Fed hike bets; Chair Powell reiterates policy on hold

US struggles to smooth over Trump mistakes; enormous China current account surplus; China now dominates aluminium markets; air cargo activity surges; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 57.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.1

US struggles to smooth over Trump mistakes; enormous China current account surplus; China now dominates aluminium markets; air cargo activity surges; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 57.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.1

Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury

Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury

Allan Barber now thinks 100% overseas acquisition of a local business is generally the first step on a path to closing local processing. But there are notable exceptions, who commit to long-term local positions

Allan Barber now thinks 100% overseas acquisition of a local business is generally the first step on a path to closing local processing. But there are notable exceptions, who commit to long-term local positions

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; more retail rise rises, Auckland house building slows, more February jobs, fuel situation tracked, benefits update, swaps on hold, NZX down, NZD down, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; more retail rise rises, Auckland house building slows, more February jobs, fuel situation tracked, benefits update, swaps on hold, NZX down, NZD down, & more

QV CostBuilder says excavation costs up 7.8% in March due to higher diesel prices - other work involving heavy equipment also facing cost pressures

QV CostBuilder says excavation costs up 7.8% in March due to higher diesel prices - other work involving heavy equipment also facing cost pressures

Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says supply shocks are not easy for central banks and the Monetary Policy Committee will need to make ‘some finely balanced judgments’

Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says supply shocks are not easy for central banks and the Monetary Policy Committee will need to make ‘some finely balanced judgments’

The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says

The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gains by Vista Group, Serko and NZX outweighed by sharp falls for Oceania, Fletcher, Ryman and Vulcan Steel

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gains by Vista Group, Serko and NZX outweighed by sharp falls for Oceania, Fletcher, Ryman and Vulcan Steel

New homes being completed each month in Auckland down 463 from 2024 peak

New homes being completed each month in Auckland down 463 from 2024 peak

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead