Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold said there were a number of reforms the person who was appointed could consider.
Business
8:35am
1:30
Consumer NZ has released its latest retailer survey, which showed the shops with the most satisfied customers – and those not meeting the standard.
Thursday 6:45pm
The Swedish furniture giant has announced the opening date for its store in Auckland's Sylvia Park.
Thursday 10:21am
"Housing affordability also looks a bit more comfortable now," said Cotality NZ chief property economist Kelvin Davidson.
Thursday 6:00am
"Why on earth would I be motivated to in any way hide any of this when the person it ultimately all reflects badly on is the former Reserve Bank governor - not me?" the Finance Minister says.
Politics
Wed, Sep 3
The price of gold has reached new record levels, up about 45% year-on-year and more than 100% over five years.
What are the factors that make right now a good time to buy, and how do they stack up?
Mon, Sep 1
Realestate.co.nz data showed 8769 new listings last month, compared to 8048 new listings recorded in August 2024.
New Zealand
Prices are officially stabilising, but you probably won't be noticing that at the supermarket. Frances Cook makes some suggestions for other ways to cut costs.
Life is expensive these days - and that certainly applies to food. Here's how to avoid wasting it.
Life
Sun, Aug 31
As he comes to the end of two years as TVNZ's Australia Correspondent, Aziz Al Saafin reflects on the realities of living on each side of the Tasman.
World
If she's careful, Gracie Crook can fill the trolley for herself and her daughter without blowing her budget.
Sat, Aug 30
It seems barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing – and the numbers back that up.
Fri, Aug 29
Air New Zealand has announced its earnings for the 2025 financial year, posting a net profit after tax of $126 million – down from $146 million.
Thu, Aug 28
The Finance Minister says five players, as well as Costco, had expressed interest in Kiwi supermarket developments. But who could a new player be?
A major bank is calling for employers to continue to make contributions to employees who are over 65 and wants the Government to consider making it compulsory.
"We're 20% down on last year, which was already 25% down on the year before," Fortune Favours said on social media.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a school shooting shocks America, why housing could be the most affordable it’s been in years, and the mystery around a painting stolen by the Nazis.
Crime and Justice
Some players in financial markets are already looking at alternative sources of data to get a real-time read on the health of the US economy.
Foodstuffs and Woolworths NZ welcome reforms to boost competition, but say details must be worked through to ensure they support investment and customer outcomes.
Wed, Aug 27
The Reserve Bank has trimmed its forecast for house price growth, and says the fact that house prices aren't rising as fast as expected is weighing on the economy.
Legislation and planning reforms as well as Costco expansion plans signal a major shake-up in New Zealand’s grocery sector.
The new visa would provide a pathway to residency for migrants wanting to invest in and operate established businesses in New Zealand.
New research compares the two trans-Tasman economies.
There's a risk that more people may not be able to access it at all in future unless there are industry changes.
