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Act joins the KiwiSaver policy party: Will its plan work?
The Bottom Line stress-tests a key election promise and asks what it would mean for NZ.
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Health insurer Southern Cross records surplus as it pays out $1.8b in claims
Meanwhile, its membership numbers have fallen from 955,301 in 2024 to 935,095 this year.
Compulsory KiwiSaver will squeeze workers who can least afford it
OPINION: More than $95 billion of KiwiSaver funds are invested overseas.
Latest fuel price surge dents business confidence - ANZ survey
Retail fuel prices have risen 22% in the past month, putting pressure on the recovery.
Pre-phew! Crown accounts look better – but can we trust Treasury forecasts?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
National softens its language on lifting age of eligibility for Super
Christopher Luxon says political consensus is needed, but missing.
'Unsustainable': Govt books improve but ageing population threatens finances
The state of the country's finances have been revealed as the election looms.
City Rail Link contractor liquidated after IRD application
Inland Revenue remains the dominant driver of liquidation enforcement actions.
The meaning behind the giant spirals beside Auckland’s Southern Motorway
Simplicity Living's Shane Brealey says the new sculptures vary from 16-32m tall.
Revealed: The IRD advice Willis received as National weighs income tax cuts
Addressing bracket creep potentially back on the agenda.
New Zealand has never been this divided ... is that our economic problem?
OPINION: For many voters, the economic recovery remains theoretical.
Are New Zealand's business leaders really too frightened to speak?
OPINION: Some want to see what policies survive the election and coalition negotiations.
New member appointed to powerful Reserve Bank committee that sets the OCR
Election gets in the way of a longer-term appointment being made.
Who is owed money by failed restaurant Mekong Baby?
Owners believed in working hard, caring and giving their best, but it wasn't enough.
Crane count rises to 106 down from 157 at building boom peak
Auckland remains 'epicentre' of activity: 58 long-term high-rise fixed, crawler cranes.
If the economy still sucks, why is the RBNZ hiking rates?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Billionaire Normans to demolish ex-Beca HQ auditorium for new entrance
Hundreds of staff from James Pascoe Group will shift from Union St to Pitt St eventually.
Vulnerabilities that saw the Reserve Bank make mistakes during the pandemic still exist – review
Independent reviewers recommend how to improve monetary policymaking.
'Grave concern' – Jude Dobson and neighbours fight proposed aged-care home on their street
A strong submission to the council opposes the aged-care home.
Labour to keep 'tax cuts for landlords' in place
Labour commits to allowing property investors to deduct interest as an expense.
Mortgage pain: NZ’s biggest bank changes call, picks more rate hikes
Sharon Zollner says oil prices, a weaker dollar and growth drove the call.
'Materially incomplete': Du Val managers probe group records
Managers will seek court directions as forensic accounting continues.
'Leave everything to my sister': Phillip Mills' instructions to his father, Les
Phillip Mills said his sister cared for their father in his final years.
How New Zealand can build a world-leading health system
OPINION: Better funding, digital tools and workforce reform could transform healthcare.
National cannot campaign on competition while ignoring the banks
OPINION: Supermarket break-ups will not solve the wider costs squeezing New Zealanders.
The NZ region where advertised salaries are rising fastest
Employers are lifting advertised pay as competition for skilled workers grows.
Food prices rise 1.9% annually as restaurant meals lead increases
Fuel prices and international also rose again last month.
National's Foodstuffs break-up: How much shoppers could save, if all goes to plan
Sense Partners analysis suggests benefits would outweigh costs by 26%.
'Market conditions, development timing': Precinct pauses $160m Mt Eden apartments scheme
The latest deferral comes after the company delayed a $500m hotel/apartment in the city.
'Tough environment': What now for Mekong Baby's 22 staff, 80 voucher holders?
'This is unfortunately another fatality in the hospitality industry' – Steve Lawrence.