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The worrying issue our new Government will need to tackle fast
OPINION: Since late 2023, unemployment has climbed from 3.9% to 5.7%.
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As election day looms, how far did the economic recovery get?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Unemployment rate rises to 5.7%
The underutilisation rate was unchanged from the previous quarter at 13.8%.
Sun, sand and golf: Auckland Council selling 'surplus' lifestyle block minutes from beach
Auckland ratepayers have owned the 5102sq m block since 2007.
'Not a biggie': Developer shrugs off delay at New Zealand's first surf park
'Sad and abandoned, depressing for the locals': surf's not up at a new Dairy Flat project.
Not just tech: AI skills in growing demand across Canterbury jobs
'Every change is uncomfortable ... but whether we like it or not, AI is here to stay.'
Westpac's profitability cools as competition in subdued mortgage market heats up
Will the bank cut more mortgage rates after last week's shock OCR decision?
What are we voting for? Do we still have shared values to unite us?
OPINION: 'My eldest son is voting for the first time. What do I tell him?'
'A punch in the nose': Precinct chief on shelving $1.5b office tower
Company will keep Downtown Carpark going: rising interest rates made the tower not viable.
New Zealand must be represented at Apec, whoever wins the election
OPINION: Official 2026 election results are due on November 27, after Apec starts.
How much did FMA boss, who quit amid investigations, walk away with?
FMA unable to find all the messages of support Samantha Barrass said she received.
Auckland Downtown Carpark skyscraper project delayed by 'current market conditions'
Precinct will keep the Downtown Car park, targeting a yield on cost of around 5%.
Who is the entrepreneur bankrolling Opportunity?
AJ Wilderland challenges rhetoric around Opportunity's negotiation strategy.
A $95m tab, a rescue gone bust: Inside one of Auckland's most troubled apartment builds
Art dealers' dream stalled and bills ballooned – now the apartments are finally finished.
Shundi receivers: Auckland site sold, Seascape sale next
A retirement village developer or an education business were possible buyers pre-sale.
'Belief in Tauranga's future potential': Willis Bond to develop new $80m private hospital
A new private hospital will have five operating theatres. Tauranga Hospital has eight.
Waiting game continues for savers holding out for higher interest rates. What's the outlook?
RBNZ's shock OCR call to keep shorter-term mortgage and term deposit rates at bay for now.
'Flabbergasted': Economists push back on RBNZ’s surprise call, warn of inflation risk
The RBNZ surprised markets with its decision to hold the OCR at 2.75%
Reserve Bank explains decision to keep OCR on hold 10 days out from election
The decision was close, with the Monetary Policy Committee split 4 - 3.
Why can't we borrow more? As the election looms, how much debt is too much?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Big call today: Will RBNZ hike interest rates on the eve of the election?
A 25-basis-point rise would take the OCR to 3%.
Should the Reserve Bank care about your job as well as inflation?
OPINION: High unemployment strengthens the case for a dual mandate.
Meridian looks offshore for next Tiwai to anchor new investment
Company seeks to shore up electricity demand to de-risk major investment in supply.
Eco-friendly pod builder's failure costs creditors 95.2c in every dollar
Builder used a Swedish system for healthier, sustainable homes. Creditors lost big time.
'Everywhere man': Chris Bishop tops Property Insider power list
Ten people were mentioned more than any others since October 2023 when the column started.
Rising demand: New four- to six-theatre hospital planned for Epsom
It will be in the Gilgit Rd, Epsom campus, which has had a $190m expansion since 2022.