Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large calls for bipartisan effort to reform KiwiSaver

There's hopes compulsory KiwiSaver can help New Zealand catch up to Australia's economy.  The National Party is campaigning on making KiwiSaver mandatory for all workers, and for gradually raising the matching rate to six percent.  NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann says he wants to see…

Jack Crosti: Auckland chef explains why he was disappointed with this week's Michelin ceremony

A Michelin-trained chef has criticised the Michelin Guide after Tuesday night’s inaugural awards ceremony in a post on social media. Jack Crosti, who has worked for Michelin-starred kitchens across the UK and Europe, voiced his support for Michelin coming to New Zealand, but described the ceremony…

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the increase in delivery fees in online shopping

Finding a deal online is getting harder and harder, according to new reports. Delivery software firm Shippit has found standard New Zealand delivery fees have risen 30 cents this year, to an average of $10. Express delivery's gone up $3 to average $17.40 Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young says it's dow…

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the IMF warning the Government will need to hike taxes and cut spending

The International Monetary Fund is broadly happy with how the Government and Reserve Bank are steering the economy - but it's warned some changes need to take place. The agency says the Government will need to hike taxes, as well as continue cutting spending, to get the country’s finances on a mor…

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the state of the markets at the mid-point of 2026

2026 is halfway over, and experts have noticed which trends are leading investor conversations. The chips and computer hardware sector has seen some growth thanks to the AI boom, but the Middle East conflict has continued to generate concerns. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained fu…

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why I'm so stoked about the NZ Michelin launch

I totally run the risk of being way too much of a fangirl about the Michelin stars handed out, but I am so excited about this. Mainly, I'm excited for the people who run those restaurants because I realise what this means for them. It means full bookings. It means international recognition. It mea…

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor on the new team chosen to help boost the capital

Wellington council has unveiled their new team aiming to help the capital get its mojo back. The council has brought together a lineup of business, property, technology and creative sector leaders to help shape a five-year plan to grow the city's economy. Mayor Andrew Little says Wellington's see…

Henry Onesemo: Tala restaurant founder on the business being awarded a Michelin star

There's been a surge in bookings for the world's first Michelin star Samoan restaurant.  Auckland's Tala was awarded a single star at last night's New Zealand Michelin Guide awards, alongside 14 other star-winners. It was first time the event was held on our shores - after a $6.3 million dollar G…

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Kiwi restaurants recognised by the Michelin Guide

World-class honours have been dished out to select New Zealand restaurants, with hopes they'll lead to a much-needed boost for the industry. Queenstown's Essence has been crowned our only two star Michelin restaurant - alongside 14 others awarded a single star, like Auckland's Tala and Christchurc…

Jeremy Kirksmith: Planet Fun CEO on the changing safety standards for children's toys

New Zealand is aligning its toy safety standards with Australia.  The Ministry for Regulation says the change will save a net $6.8 million dollars over the next decade, by reducing the need to retest products already compliant with US and EU standards. Planet Fun CEO Jeremy Kirksmith has welcomed…