
Economy
Cameron Bagrie: Are budget deficits back for longer?
Is the fiscal worm the next to show signs of a clear turn?

Finance
Cameron Bagrie: A credit rating adjustment wake-up call likely
Standard & Poor's wants to see NZ's current account deficit narrow.

Economy
We need more tax coming in the door: someone has to pay
Unless we reduce Super payments or cut other expenditure, this means more tax.

Finance
Cameron Bagrie: Why interest rates might not fall that far
Persistent inflation could keep fixed-term borrowing costs high.