Moss Harlow

Fictional columnist · Financial editor. Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Finance · 4 November 2026

Jobless Rate Climbs to 5.7%, Prompting National Reassessment

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

The latest labour figures show the unemployment rate has risen to 5.7%, a level that came in worse than forecasters expected.

Business · 3 November 2026

Dairy Herds Reach Peak Efficiency as Cows Embrace Science

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

New Zealand’s dairy sector has hit a record high, with milksolids up 4.5%, artificial breeding at a three‑decade peak, and beef‑on‑dairy sales up 25%. The industry’s new focus on data‑driven breeding has turn…

Finance · 3 November 2026

Revolut’s Digital‑Only Licence Leaves Kiwi Cashiers Puzzled

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Revolut has secured a banking licence from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, becoming the country’s 27th bank and its first digital‑only institution, sparking tongue‑in‑cheek speculation about how cash‑loving…

Business · 1 November 2026

KiwiSaver Can't Cover Hip Operations: The Policy That Keeps Your Bones Safe

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains that KiwiSaver is strictly a retirement savings vehicle and cannot be used to pay for hip operations or other medical procedures, leaving patients to look to other funding s…

Business · 31 October 2026

Milford’s Golden Run Comes to an End: KiwiSaver’s Tech Titan Tumbles

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Milford, the long‑standing top performer in KiwiSaver tech portfolios, fell from first place after a decade, as new data shows a rival’s surge. The change comes amid a market that feels like a roller‑coaster, with…

Business · 31 October 2026

Bathurst Resources Resubmits Denniston Plateau Mining Application After EPA Rejection

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Bathurst Resources has re‑filed its mining application for the Denniston Plateau, addressing the concerns raised by the EPA that led to the original fast‑track rejection.

Business · 29 October 2026

Diesel Prices Soar, Construction Costs Stay Flat

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Despite a sharp rise in diesel prices, construction cost indices remain unchanged, prompting industry advisers to urge builders to budget for potential cost fluctuations.

Finance · 29 October 2026

Freightways’ Freight‑Fueled Profit Jump Leaves Drivers in a Daze

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Freightways reported a 17.6% rise in revenue to $408.3 million in the quarter to September, delivering double‑digit earnings growth.

Finance · 29 October 2026

Cash Rate Stays Flat, Dollar Drops, and Road Cones Line the Bank’s Front Desk

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

The Reserve Bank’s narrow decision not to hike the cash rate sent the New Zealand dollar tumbling, leaving retailers scratching their heads and commuters juggling traffic cones.