All news stories

Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate hitting a nearly nine-year high - but the figures might also indicate the jobs market is now starting to stabilise

Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate hitting a nearly nine-year high - but the figures might also indicate the jobs market is now starting to stabilise

National's Local Water Done Well policy allows councils to bypass debt limits and raise more revenue without hiking property rates

National's Local Water Done Well policy allows councils to bypass debt limits and raise more revenue without hiking property rates

The biggest and baddest Apple watch, the Ultra 3, is the company's best smartwatch

The biggest and baddest Apple watch, the Ultra 3, is the company's best smartwatch

Trust as a reliable supplier is the currency being spent in the US-China tariff fight. Lessons for American farmers are worth watching here

Trust as a reliable supplier is the currency being spent in the US-China tariff fight. Lessons for American farmers are worth watching here

From US to China, global factory activity is weak; but there are Asian exceptions; EU inflation modest; Aussie lending surges drawing warnings; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.2 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

From US to China, global factory activity is weak; but there are Asian exceptions; EU inflation modest; Aussie lending surges drawing warnings; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.2 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8

Dairy exports will remain as New Zealand’s most important export category despite the sale of Fonterra’s consumer brands, says Keith Woodford

Dairy exports will remain as New Zealand’s most important export category despite the sale of Fonterra’s consumer brands, says Keith Woodford

Plenty of auction activity but no real movement in the sales rate or prices

Plenty of auction activity but no real movement in the sales rate or prices

Cotality says we may be at the start of a housing market recovery but sentiment remains cautious

Cotality says we may be at the start of a housing market recovery but sentiment remains cautious

Thousands of early KiwiSaver withdrawals were made in September with IRD data showing early withdrawals totalling $234 million

Thousands of early KiwiSaver withdrawals were made in September with IRD data showing early withdrawals totalling $234 million

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; many retail rate moves, consumer sentiment hesitates, livestock prices rise, log prices stable, housing debt rises faster, TD's shrink, swaps up, NZ down, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; many retail rate moves, consumer sentiment hesitates, livestock prices rise, log prices stable, housing debt rises faster, TD's shrink, swaps up, NZ down, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 up +0.6% so far; Investore, Heartland, PFI, Freightways gain as Vista, Kathmandu, EBOS, Gentrack weaken

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 up +0.6% so far; Investore, Heartland, PFI, Freightways gain as Vista, Kathmandu, EBOS, Gentrack weaken

What will Trump’s deal with Xi mean for the US economy and relations with China?

What will Trump’s deal with Xi mean for the US economy and relations with China?

As flood risk increases, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he’s focused on designing a rates capping system that enables councils to get ‘sufficient revenue’ for their role in helping to 'build out of our infrastructure deficit’

As flood risk increases, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he’s focused on designing a rates capping system that enables councils to get ‘sufficient revenue’ for their role in helping to 'build out of our infrastructure deficit’

Following the Chinese and Indian holiday seasons when demand usually rises, this year demand for logs has remained flat. Domestic demand flat too, and sawn timber to the US attracting tariffs

Following the Chinese and Indian holiday seasons when demand usually rises, this year demand for logs has remained flat. Domestic demand flat too, and sawn timber to the US attracting tariffs

In granular analysis, we show the rate offer moves lower for savers have been faster than for borrowers. But the size of the shift might surprise you, with at least 3 interesting out-takes from this analysis

In granular analysis, we show the rate offer moves lower for savers have been faster than for borrowers. But the size of the shift might surprise you, with at least 3 interesting out-takes from this analysis

US dollar extends post-FOMC gains and reached the highest level since August. Yen weak after Bank of Japan leaves rates on hold and doesn't build the case for a December hike. ECB steady

US dollar extends post-FOMC gains and reached the highest level since August. Yen weak after Bank of Japan leaves rates on hold and doesn't build the case for a December hike. ECB steady

US-China meeting inconclusive; Japan holds rates, as does the ECB; EU sentiment up as is GDP; air travel rises; freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

US-China meeting inconclusive; Japan holds rates, as does the ECB; EU sentiment up as is GDP; air travel rises; freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold firms slightly and oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; no retail rate changes, farmers vote yes, business sentiment rises, huge demand for NZGBs, water aplenty, swaps on hold, long bond rates rise, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; no retail rate changes, farmers vote yes, business sentiment rises, huge demand for NZGBs, water aplenty, swaps on hold, long bond rates rise, NZD stable, & more

ANZ's economists expect interest rates to bottom out late this year/early next year, suggesting borrowers need to start thinking about fixing mortgages to lock in lower rates

ANZ's economists expect interest rates to bottom out late this year/early next year, suggesting borrowers need to start thinking about fixing mortgages to lock in lower rates

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Market higher as EBOS, Sky TV, Freightways, and Gentrack climb but Kathmandu, Briscoes, Goodman Property, and Oceania are all softer

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Market higher as EBOS, Sky TV, Freightways, and Gentrack climb but Kathmandu, Briscoes, Goodman Property, and Oceania are all softer

NZ Govt Bond Tender #969; Tender Date 30 Oct 2025

NZ Govt Bond Tender #969; Tender Date 30 Oct 2025

Unlicensed NZ insurer at centre of police probe related to alleged breaches of the Russia Sanctions Act highlights NZ's 'light touch' regulation

Unlicensed NZ insurer at centre of police probe related to alleged breaches of the Russia Sanctions Act highlights NZ's 'light touch' regulation

Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows the highest level of business confidence since early in the year

Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows the highest level of business confidence since early in the year

Fonterra chair says divestment 'will usher in an exciting new phase for the co-op'; CEO says Fonterra will be 'unleashed'

Fonterra chair says divestment 'will usher in an exciting new phase for the co-op'; CEO says Fonterra will be 'unleashed'

Philippe Aghion and colleagues see great potential for AI to boost productivity without harming employment

Philippe Aghion and colleagues see great potential for AI to boost productivity without harming employment