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Will there be much money left for young people when they retire?

Christchurch, Māngere, Palmerston North: ambient, frozen, chilled-food distribution hubs.

Export and construction strength may offset weaker household spending.

OPINION: AI promises huge gains, but its economic impact remains uncertain.

Thousands of new apartments, townhouses and stand-alone homes are rising in the city.

British Crown paid £14,750 for 80% of the South Island, comprising about half of Aotearoa.

Opinion: New Zealand should follow Singapore’s example with focused, ambitious reforms.

OPINION: Her tax expertise and fiscal caution could reshape Labour’s economic pitch.

GIC sold its stake, while Scentre Group retains 51% and management.

Apples are out. Clothing, butter, milk powder, cheese and milk are in: $3b hub is rising.

That is despite the Government’s plan to cut nearly 9000 public service roles.

American-headquartered Marriott is franchising brands to the Pandey's CP Group.

Are National and Opportunity right? Should people be made to contribute?

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

What else is on Antonia Watson's wishlist for the next government?

Out this Thursday: The Herald explores what’s driving Canterbury’s economic momentum.

A minuscule number of ACC claims are being investigated.

Samson replaces Vivian Construction as problems hit its Herne Bay project.

The plant's root system had penetrated its decorative plaster mouldings and brickwork.

The buyer is undergoing due diligence and is expected to be named soon.

OPINION: Pessimistic households could delay the spending needed to sustain recovery.

It's partly due to the company putting more emphasis on financial goals.

Founder Nicholas Dalton plans to launch a new architectural practice after this.

Conditions around Samantha Barrass' departure remain unclear.

Meanwhile, mortgage rate hikes have largely been priced in.

Queenstown leads Kiwibank’s regional rankings as the south outperforms.

The bond vigilantes are watching.

OPINION: Mortgage decisions should balance financial risk, flexibility and peace of mind.

It’s the second OCR lift of 2026, and the Reserve Bank says more may be needed.