DHL's new facility featured a new parcel sorting conveyor system that automatically directs shipments to the right destination.

'Fabulous': Look inside the new $42m Christchurch DHL facility

The facility was touted to create jobs, strengthen local supply chains, and give South Island businesses better access to international markets.

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Previous expectations of a gradual rise have been adjusted to a sharper and higher increase.

Here's what OCR decision means for home loan rates

The Reserve Bank's moved to keep the official cash rate on hold, but push up its forecast of increases.

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Interest rates and inflation are rising.

Significant turning point for home loans

Cotality chief property economist Kelvin Davidson says the market is at a significant turning point, after a period where rates had fallen.

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OCR hold expected today but could July rate hike be next?

OCR hold expected today but could July rate hike be next?

Economists from one bank argue that further hikes are not needed yet, with other forecasters split on how soon the rises will begin.

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Petrol, jet fuel dip slightly as diesel rises in latest NZ stock data

Petrol, jet fuel dip slightly as diesel rises in latest NZ stock data

Diesel bucked the trend, climbing by around three days of cover.

Mon, May 25

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Reserve Bank to deliver OCR call amid rate speculation

Reserve Bank to deliver OCR call amid rate speculation

Wednesday's decision comes as financial markets price in a small but growing chance of an increase.

Mon, May 25

Rising fuel prices could impact productivity and economic output from major sectors.

'Cost shock': Strait of Hormuz closure hits more than fuel prices - ASB

"While the immediate effect has been higher fuel prices, that’s only one piece of the puzzle."

Mon, May 25

Marsden Point.

NZ First wants Special Economic Zone at Marsden Point

Winston Peters says Whangārei is a gateway to Northland and its many attractions and should be "a Cinderella City" no more.

Sun, May 24

For Rent sign in front of new house

Is 30% of income on rent fair?

About a quarter of all renting households are paying 30% or more of their income in rent, Stats NZ data shows.

Sun, May 24

Wellington Water will soon be replaced by Tiaki Wai.

Mounting confusion over looming Wellington region water bills

New water entity Tiaki Wai drew scrutiny when it predicted a 14% increase in annual water bills for the region.

Sat, May 23

Inland Revenue will soon start issuing tax assessments

Tax assessments are due: What's the average amount refunded?

Inland Revenue will soon start issuing this year's tax assessments.

Sat, May 23

Financial advisor Sumita Paul (Composite image: Leon Hyman, 1News)

'After 50, you see big transitions in women’s lives' – finance expert

In the latest in our Finances after 50 series, we talk to Sumita Paul, a financial advisor whose business is focused on women over the age of 50.

Sat, May 23

Air NZ Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar

Air NZ boss defends new routes amid reduced services elsewhere

Air New Zealand's new Christchurch-to-Perth route is to service the increasing number of New Zealanders working in mines in Western Australia, chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says.

Fri, May 22

Marriage certificate (file image).

Fees for birth, death and marriage certificates going up

The prices for most births, deaths, marriages and relationships products and services will increase from 18 June.

Thu, May 21

Town houses in Auckland (file picture).

Almost 20% of townhouses selling for a loss

Cotality says there are now 242,000 townhouses across the country, 48,000 more than eight years ago.

Thu, May 21

BNZ buyback proposal 'fantasy land stuff' - Bishop

BNZ buyback proposal 'fantasy land stuff' - Bishop

The policy, announced by Peters on Sunday, would see New Zealand buy the bank from National Australia Bank, merging it with Kiwibank to create a new entity – to be known as "National Bank of New Zealand".

Thu, May 21

Interest rates and inflation are rising.

Housing confidence takes a tumble as interest rates, inflation rise

The largest fall in house price expectations was in Auckland, with the number expecting a price increase more than halving to a net 14%.

Wed, May 20

Petrochemicals are used in more than 6000 consumer products worldwide

Not just petrol: How rising oil prices will hit household spending

It’s not just the price at the pump. Experts warn the rising cost of petroleum is about to add a sting to your weekly shop, too.

Wed, May 20

Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers her third Budget.

Willis to reveal govt department mergers plan, job target

Nicola Willis is set to reveal proposals to reduce the number of government agencies, by telling ministries and departments to come up with plans for amalgamation.

Tue, May 19

US President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

The band played in China but a 'dumpster fire' awaits Trump at home

The US president returned from the spectacle of a Chinese state visit to a less-than-welcoming American economy.

Tue, May 19

Would buying BNZ actually help New Zealanders?

Would buying BNZ actually help New Zealanders?

New Zealand First might want the government to buy back BNZ and meld it with Kiwibank - but there's limited evidence that it would work.

Mon, May 18

Your KiwiSaver fund is quietly supporting a range of businesses.

Now is not the time to miss out on the easy KiwiSaver cash wins

With a couple of tiny tweaks, your KiwiSaver could make you more money, and who wouldn't take advantage of that?

Sat, May 16

Mikaere Hina

Three heart attacks in a year led to early retirement for this hard-working chef

In the latest in our Finances after 50 series, we talk to 60-year-old Mikaere Hina of Taranaki about work, stress and the gap between the Māori and Pākehā approaches to money.

Sat, May 16

Close-Up of Man Refueling Vehicle at Gas Station Pump. File photo.

New numbers reveal surging price of petrol, diesel

New numbers from Stats NZ have revealed the scale of fuel price increases in the months after the Middle East conflict started.

Fri, May 15

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKe

Nearly $12m in seized money going to anti-meth, gang programme

Money from the proceeds of crime is going towards fighting meth and gang-related harm.

Thu, May 14