
Reserve Bank defends OCR hike amid warnings it could stall recovery
The Reserve Bank has lifted the OCR to 2.75% despite job market concerns.
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Māori and Pacific tech, AI and robotics aim to inspire in the science and maths fields.
Aircraft noise, engine testing at all hours and bird-strike were points in the decision.
While business debt can be a tool for growth, smaller firms are facing hard decisions.
Approval clears a $3.1b deal securing a farmland lease for extension of State Highway 1.
Accountants suggest incentivising people to hold off getting Super.
Resort to have 28 pools but use less geothermal water than was initially proposed in 2025.
Mortgage and farm debt trends are improving, while small firms struggle.
'It is now time for us to hand over to new owners.' - Ross and Dalls Pendergrast
OPINION: The Herald begins its Nation of Debt series, tallying all our borrowing.
Generus Group has sold one place in the new block for $4m and has another to sell for $6m.
OPINION: Mood of the Boardroom survey will test how persuasive that is with business.
Company has 38 properties where 7600 people live and 2500 staff work, building more.
Scott Pritchard, Precinct: 'The residential market continues to be quite sluggish.'
Company says move reflects higher costs and greater expectations from residents.
Property devaluations pushed the company to an $8.2m net after-tax annual loss.
Did Kiwibank ever make a proper offer?
Despite a rocky few months, a Westpac expert says the economic recovery is resuming.
Recovery hopes grow, but the RBNZ may keep raising rates to curb inflation.
TSB's owner to vote on sale of TSB to Heartland this week.
The casino company rejected a takeover proposal from a US fund.
Tribunal cases expose the risks of unpaid body corporate fees for owners.
Auckland Council says no plans have been lodged yet for the Costco Drury resource consent.
OPINION: Older workers face a tougher future as AI changes jobs and retirement plans.
Breaking up the gentailers is a last resort in an eight-step plan from the civic movement.
Reinstating the dual mandate risks worsening the cost of living.
Judge's decision to become public on Tuesday.
Consultation process underway. Corporate and back-of-house fulltime roles will be cut.
OPINION: The Government should fund providers for measurable gains, not enrolments.
Revenue rose to $5.9b, while ebit swung from a loss to a $373m profit.