ANALYSIS: Keeping a watching brief on the Chinese economy is prudent.
ANALYSIS: Golriz Ghahraman now faces prosecution but has already suffered serious consequences over shoplifting allegations.
ANALYSIS: The Milford Funds CEO has called for changes to boost KiwiSaver investment in private companies. It’s a bad idea.
ANALYSIS: How can politics be made safer for women?
Australia is at an early point in a decades-long programme to build up its Navy and is experiencing some unwelcome hiccups.
ANALYSIS: Investigating the difference between arithmetic average returns and geometric average returns finds some mathematical trickery and also an element of truth.
ANALYSIS: When Kiwis invest in companies on the ASX they are investing alongside superannuation funds, many of which are linked to the union movement. Some people think this is a problem.
ANALYSIS: Our economy underperformed in 2023 because monetary policy wasn't supported by sensible fiscal measures.
ANALYSIS: We do, say some economists – although we also need to act on its advice, even if politically unpopular.
ANALYSIS: The year started with Jacinda Ardern’s resignation and ended with a change of government.
