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If not by the people, then in the people’s name. Chris Trotter spells out how Christopher Luxon and his coalition can win in 2026

If not by the people, then in the people’s name. Chris Trotter spells out how Christopher Luxon and his coalition can win in 2026

Brian Easton notes that the government is still borrowing for consumption and suspects neither Nicola Willis nor Ruth Richardson actually understand what is behind their recent public spat

Brian Easton notes that the government is still borrowing for consumption and suspects neither Nicola Willis nor Ruth Richardson actually understand what is behind their recent public spat

Roger J Kerr looks ahead seeing the US cutting interest rates when most other countries are either increasing or holding. US dollar depreciation appears likely given mediocre US economic performance and Trump policy uncertainties

Roger J Kerr looks ahead seeing the US cutting interest rates when most other countries are either increasing or holding. US dollar depreciation appears likely given mediocre US economic performance and Trump policy uncertainties

It's always busy just before the holidays. But take a mind break and do our quiz

It's always busy just before the holidays. But take a mind break and do our quiz

Foreign investors hesitant in China; Japan hawkish rate hike boosts bond yields; Malaysia's imports surge; US consumers unhappy but investors upbeat; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

Foreign investors hesitant in China; Japan hawkish rate hike boosts bond yields; Malaysia's imports surge; US consumers unhappy but investors upbeat; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

Mohamed El-Erian argues that the US economy is locked in a tense tug-of-war between three distinct futures

Mohamed El-Erian argues that the US economy is locked in a tense tug-of-war between three distinct futures

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families

Timothy Snyder laments how the assault of algorithms has weakened many basic cultural forms, not the least holiday songs

Timothy Snyder laments how the assault of algorithms has weakened many basic cultural forms, not the least holiday songs

Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations

Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations

Inland Revenue data shows early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit a new monthly high of over $255 million in November

Inland Revenue data shows early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit a new monthly high of over $255 million in November

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

US data unconvincing; reaction to Japan rate rise surprises; China's FDI stays weak; Australian wealth surges; Macquarie and ANZ slapped harder; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

US data unconvincing; reaction to Japan rate rise surprises; China's FDI stays weak; Australian wealth surges; Macquarie and ANZ slapped harder; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

Interest.co.nz monitored the auctions of 16,613 properties in 2025 with 39% selling under the hammer

Interest.co.nz monitored the auctions of 16,613 properties in 2025 with 39% selling under the hammer

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; investors shun Kiwibank capital raise, sentiment surveys positive, more milk payout cuts, big trade improvements, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; investors shun Kiwibank capital raise, sentiment surveys positive, more milk payout cuts, big trade improvements, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, SkyCity casino, Infratil, Channel Infrastructure rise while SkyTV, Ryman, Skellerup, and Serko fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, SkyCity casino, Infratil, Channel Infrastructure rise while SkyTV, Ryman, Skellerup, and Serko fall

Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth

Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth

Patrick Watson points out the housing market is the US economy’s thousand-pound gorilla. Bad things happen when it gets angry

Patrick Watson points out the housing market is the US economy’s thousand-pound gorilla. Bad things happen when it gets angry

This Christmas, Lynda Moore says give your children more than presents. Give them the tools to understand money, make thoughtful choices, and feel secure in their financial future

This Christmas, Lynda Moore says give your children more than presents. Give them the tools to understand money, make thoughtful choices, and feel secure in their financial future

Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?

Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?

House prices at the bottom of the market rose a little in November while mortgage interest rates declined a bit, making home ownership slightly harder for first home buyers

House prices at the bottom of the market rose a little in November while mortgage interest rates declined a bit, making home ownership slightly harder for first home buyers

Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut

Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut

US CPI surprises with sharp easing; US factory surveys generally downbeat; Canada SMEs upbeat; many central bank reviews; US-China freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.13%; gold up at new record; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62

US CPI surprises with sharp easing; US factory surveys generally downbeat; Canada SMEs upbeat; many central bank reviews; US-China freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.13%; gold up at new record; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62

Reserve Bank's risk appetite may have increased, but it has a 'very low appetite for events that could create systemic risks,' new Governor says

Reserve Bank's risk appetite may have increased, but it has a 'very low appetite for events that could create systemic risks,' new Governor says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate changes, Willis on Kiwibank IPO, Fonterra cuts again, GDP bounces back, some big scam losses, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate changes, Willis on Kiwibank IPO, Fonterra cuts again, GDP bounces back, some big scam losses, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Meridian, Freightways, Kathmandu and Vulcan Steel lead the gainers; Tourism Holdings, a2 Milk, Summerset and Heartland are the key decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Meridian, Freightways, Kathmandu and Vulcan Steel lead the gainers; Tourism Holdings, a2 Milk, Summerset and Heartland are the key decliners