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Australia is tackling teenage addiction to social media, where Big Tech systems are designed to trap young minds while their judgment and social skills are still developing. Will the world-leading push-back effort work?

Australia is tackling teenage addiction to social media, where Big Tech systems are designed to trap young minds while their judgment and social skills are still developing. Will the world-leading push-back effort work?

Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely

Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely

Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model

Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model

We go hunting for the reasons fixed home loan rates have not followed the OCR down. Although these reasons are somewhat technical, they are real and may well indicate that fixed mortgage rates are about to go up

We go hunting for the reasons fixed home loan rates have not followed the OCR down. Although these reasons are somewhat technical, they are real and may well indicate that fixed mortgage rates are about to go up

Inflation lies at the heart of economic thinking and decision making. What are the core causes? Is inflation distorting our economy? Can we do better? The new Governor of the RBNZ seems to think we can do better and plans a ‘laser focus’ on inflation

Inflation lies at the heart of economic thinking and decision making. What are the core causes? Is inflation distorting our economy? Can we do better? The new Governor of the RBNZ seems to think we can do better and plans a ‘laser focus’ on inflation

Gold’s outlook for 2026 is being defined by the uncertain economic environment that investors currently face. And, just like 2025, the upcoming year may bring significant volatility across financial markets

Gold’s outlook for 2026 is being defined by the uncertain economic environment that investors currently face. And, just like 2025, the upcoming year may bring significant volatility across financial markets

Getting locked in to a digital platform ecosystem brings all sorts of tensions and anxieties even if you are currently satisfied. Here are some mitigation strategies to allow you to keep the flexibility to switch when you need to

Getting locked in to a digital platform ecosystem brings all sorts of tensions and anxieties even if you are currently satisfied. Here are some mitigation strategies to allow you to keep the flexibility to switch when you need to

Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements

Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements

The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries

The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries

US data stops weakening; the IMF cheers Canada's resilience; India cuts its policy rate; global food prices dip; wheat and copper in focus; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold firmish but silver jumps again, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

US data stops weakening; the IMF cheers Canada's resilience; India cuts its policy rate; global food prices dip; wheat and copper in focus; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold firmish but silver jumps again, oil firms; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

Big drop in auction numbers suggesting activity may already be coming down from its pre-Christmas peak

Big drop in auction numbers suggesting activity may already be coming down from its pre-Christmas peak

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rates quiet, building work soft, rental market turns in tenant's favour, Crown accounts languish, farmer rush for bank debt, swaps firm, NZD firm, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail rates quiet, building work soft, rental market turns in tenant's favour, Crown accounts languish, farmer rush for bank debt, swaps firm, NZD firm, & more

'We're different economies': As the Government says it's not prepared to pay for offshore mitigation to meet climate targets, Australian politicians say both countries have different ways of getting to net zero

'We're different economies': As the Government says it's not prepared to pay for offshore mitigation to meet climate targets, Australian politicians say both countries have different ways of getting to net zero

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher Building, Channel Infrastructure, Scales, and Investore Property lift while Gentrack, Argosy Property, Mercury, and F&P Healthcare fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Fletcher Building, Channel Infrastructure, Scales, and Investore Property lift while Gentrack, Argosy Property, Mercury, and F&P Healthcare fall

The number of residential properties newly listed for rent hit a record high in November while asking rents continued to decline

The number of residential properties newly listed for rent hit a record high in November while asking rents continued to decline

Amount of new building work being started remains relatively subdued compared to previous years

Amount of new building work being started remains relatively subdued compared to previous years

Motu's Jaimie Monk & Arthur Grimes look at how public housing support during a child’s early years affects children’s socio-emotional development and wellbeing

Motu's Jaimie Monk & Arthur Grimes look at how public housing support during a child’s early years affects children’s socio-emotional development and wellbeing

US initial jobless claims fall brings modest upside pressure on global rates. Currency movements modest; signs of the PBoC pushing against yuan strength. Stronger Australian data boosts odds the RBA might need to raise rates

US initial jobless claims fall brings modest upside pressure on global rates. Currency movements modest; signs of the PBoC pushing against yuan strength. Stronger Australian data boosts odds the RBA might need to raise rates

US labour pressures remain; EU retail sales rise; Australian household spending up; supply chain pressures ease; but freight rates rise sharply this week; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold eases lightly as oil firms slightly; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

US labour pressures remain; EU retail sales rise; Australian household spending up; supply chain pressures ease; but freight rates rise sharply this week; UST 10yr at 4.10%; gold eases lightly as oil firms slightly; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

David Hargreaves outlines the things he's watching out for in the coming year - but struggles to see beyond the potential large impact of the election campaign

David Hargreaves outlines the things he's watching out for in the coming year - but struggles to see beyond the potential large impact of the election campaign

NZ Govt Bond Tender #973; Tender Date 4 Dec 2025

NZ Govt Bond Tender #973; Tender Date 4 Dec 2025

We are taking a day off to celebrate our Silver Anniversary with colleagues and friends who have helped us build this news service

We are taking a day off to celebrate our Silver Anniversary with colleagues and friends who have helped us build this news service

Fonterra says it is still on track to complete sale of its Mainland Group business in the first half next year, while reporting slightly reduced first quarter earnings

Fonterra says it is still on track to complete sale of its Mainland Group business in the first half next year, while reporting slightly reduced first quarter earnings

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says full surcharge ban would provide better checkout experience for customers, ban could extend to online transactions in future

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says full surcharge ban would provide better checkout experience for customers, ban could extend to online transactions in future

The future of work — according to Generation Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible

The future of work — according to Generation Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible