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Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vital Healthcare surges +7% to lead NZX50; Stride Property, Spark and Infratil edge higher as Kathmandu, SkyTV, Scales and Serko retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vital Healthcare surges +7% to lead NZX50; Stride Property, Spark and Infratil edge higher as Kathmandu, SkyTV, Scales and Serko retreat

New Zealand’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach, Karen Scott says

New Zealand’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach, Karen Scott says

Although dairy farmers are feeling more anxious about their outlook, the other sectors remain very positive, according to the latest Rabobank rural confidence survey

Although dairy farmers are feeling more anxious about their outlook, the other sectors remain very positive, according to the latest Rabobank rural confidence survey

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

Are those the ghostly chuckles of Robert Muldoon echoing down the parliamentary corridors?

Are those the ghostly chuckles of Robert Muldoon echoing down the parliamentary corridors?

The Minister of Finance says New Zealand is the best place to be, but Brian Easton says, parochialism aside, are we doing anything to ensure it really is?

The Minister of Finance says New Zealand is the best place to be, but Brian Easton says, parochialism aside, are we doing anything to ensure it really is?

Roger J Kerr says the likely Fed appointment is clearly another negative factor for the US dollar value as global investors/fund managers lose confidence in the independence of the Federal Reserve

Roger J Kerr says the likely Fed appointment is clearly another negative factor for the US dollar value as global investors/fund managers lose confidence in the independence of the Federal Reserve

The next quiz is out now. Take a break to test your skills against many of our readers

The next quiz is out now. Take a break to test your skills against many of our readers

US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected

US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected

US credit card debt rises, sentiment less bad; Canadian jobs rise on part-time work; China reserves inch up; India cuts; Japan spending falls; FAO food prices dip; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold slips, oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

US credit card debt rises, sentiment less bad; Canadian jobs rise on part-time work; China reserves inch up; India cuts; Japan spending falls; FAO food prices dip; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold slips, oil holds; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

Australia is tackling teenage addiction to social media, where Big Tech systems are designed to trap young minds while their judgment and social skills are still developing. Will the world-leading push-back effort work?

Australia is tackling teenage addiction to social media, where Big Tech systems are designed to trap young minds while their judgment and social skills are still developing. Will the world-leading push-back effort work?

Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely

Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely

Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model

Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model

We go hunting for the reasons fixed home loan rates have not followed the OCR down. Although these reasons are somewhat technical, they are real and may well indicate that fixed mortgage rates are about to go up

We go hunting for the reasons fixed home loan rates have not followed the OCR down. Although these reasons are somewhat technical, they are real and may well indicate that fixed mortgage rates are about to go up

Inflation lies at the heart of economic thinking and decision making. What are the core causes? Is inflation distorting our economy? Can we do better? The new Governor of the RBNZ seems to think we can do better and plans a ‘laser focus’ on inflation

Inflation lies at the heart of economic thinking and decision making. What are the core causes? Is inflation distorting our economy? Can we do better? The new Governor of the RBNZ seems to think we can do better and plans a ‘laser focus’ on inflation

Gold’s outlook for 2026 is being defined by the uncertain economic environment that investors currently face. And, just like 2025, the upcoming year may bring significant volatility across financial markets

Gold’s outlook for 2026 is being defined by the uncertain economic environment that investors currently face. And, just like 2025, the upcoming year may bring significant volatility across financial markets

Getting locked in to a digital platform ecosystem brings all sorts of tensions and anxieties even if you are currently satisfied. Here are some mitigation strategies to allow you to keep the flexibility to switch when you need to

Getting locked in to a digital platform ecosystem brings all sorts of tensions and anxieties even if you are currently satisfied. Here are some mitigation strategies to allow you to keep the flexibility to switch when you need to

Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements

Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements

The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries

The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries

US data stops weakening; the IMF cheers Canada's resilience; India cuts its policy rate; global food prices dip; wheat and copper in focus; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold firmish but silver jumps again, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

US data stops weakening; the IMF cheers Canada's resilience; India cuts its policy rate; global food prices dip; wheat and copper in focus; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold firmish but silver jumps again, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

Big drop in auction numbers suggesting activity may already be coming down from its pre-Christmas peak

Big drop in auction numbers suggesting activity may already be coming down from its pre-Christmas peak

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rates quiet, building work soft, rental market turns in tenant's favour, Crown accounts languish, farmer rush for bank debt, swaps firm, NZD firm, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rates quiet, building work soft, rental market turns in tenant's favour, Crown accounts languish, farmer rush for bank debt, swaps firm, NZD firm, & more

'We're different economies': As the Government says it's not prepared to pay for offshore mitigation to meet climate targets, Australian politicians say both countries have different ways of getting to net zero

'We're different economies': As the Government says it's not prepared to pay for offshore mitigation to meet climate targets, Australian politicians say both countries have different ways of getting to net zero

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher Building, Channel Infrastructure, Scales, and Investore Property lift while Gentrack, Argosy Property, Mercury, and F&P Healthcare fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher Building, Channel Infrastructure, Scales, and Investore Property lift while Gentrack, Argosy Property, Mercury, and F&P Healthcare fall

The number of residential properties newly listed for rent hit a record high in November while asking rents continued to decline

The number of residential properties newly listed for rent hit a record high in November while asking rents continued to decline