Economic recovery looking unconvincing as it struggles to gain momentum
The economy has the ingredients for a recovery but momentum is fragile. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Willis moves early to brace voters for pre-election rate rises – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: Rising rates and flat house prices risk eroding support for Christopher Luxon. Source: NZ Herald Business News
More than $360m is staked over US political or government actions on prediction markets
It is raising concerns about insider trading from officials in the know. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Bank switching among mortgage holders spiked in December, soaring past previous record
Borrowers chase attractive cashbacks. Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZ sharemarket drops 0.4% as property stocks tumble – Market close
The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell sharply at lunch and closed at 13,348.61, down 64.26 points. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Westpac hikes longer-term fixed home loan rates, cuts six-month rate
The bank says rising wholesale interest rates have pushed up the cost of providing loans. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Auckland property developer Andrew Montgomerie on trial over wounding of Westmere partygoer
Property developer "saw red" after he was humiliated over an unpaid invoice, Crown says. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Confidence eases as inflation pressure emerges – ANZ Business Outlook
Business confidence has eased from record highs, but remains at historically high levels. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Crane Brothers to grow High St flagship, expand store into Ruby site
The menswear label is looking to grow its footwear and knitwear categories. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide
Office roles face the bulk of about 30,000 cuts, not warehouse staff. Source: NZ Herald Business News