Is monetary policy having any impact?
Economy

Is monetary policy having any impact?

The labour market is still extremely stretched, but there are tentative signs things could be easing up.

Andy Fyers 18 Oct 2022
Covid-19: how NZ compares now
Coronavirus the chart

Covid-19: how NZ compares now

Total deaths from covid-19 have increased 40-fold since the omicron variant became widespread earlier this year.

Andy Fyers 12 Oct 2022
Mood of the nation: it's gloomy out there
Retail

Mood of the nation: it's gloomy out there

Workers say they are falling behind, despite pay increases, and businesses fear low growth and higher costs.

Andy Fyers 07 Oct 2022
The mounting cost of extreme weather
Climate change The chart

The mounting cost of extreme weather

Six of the seven most expensive years on record have occurred since 2016.

Andy Fyers 03 Oct 2022