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Consumer confidence jumps to highest in 3 years
Economist survey tips 0.6pc growth
New Zealand's economy probably grew at a slower pace in the first three months of the year, after expanding at the fastest…
Paul Glass: NZ equities costly but not in bubble
With global short-term interest rates at close to zero and a number of central banks pumping liquidity into markets as fast…
Liam Dann: US rebound brings new problems
It is becoming clear that the resumption of normal service in the United States economy won't be painless for New Zealanders…
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New Zealand's dairy sector debt nearly tripled over the past decade to $30.5 billion last year and some farmers will have…
Wynyard price could start low
Market players are expecting Wynyard Group to be priced towards the lower end of its $1.10 to $1.65 range in its book build…
Drop tarnishes gold shares
Shares in New Zealand and Australia's largest gold producers have bombed in recent weeks, with Australian giant Newcrest…
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NZ dollar holds above 80 US cents
The New Zealand dollar was little changed as traders weigh growth prospects for the local economy with…
Manufacturing boost 'stunning'
A barometer of manufacturing is pointing to fair weather as the BNZ-Business New Zealand performance of manufacturing index…
Manufacturing hits 9-year high
New Zealand's manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace last month since 2004, with expansion taking place in most parts…
NZ dollar rises overnight to 80.86 US cents
The New Zealand dollar gained as signs of an improving US economy prompted investors to take on more risk, boosting equity…
One in five seniors still work
One in five pensioners is still in paid employment - a figure fuelled by finance company collapses…
Home loan 'speed limits' loom
It will be at least August before the Reserve Bank launches its first torpedo at the Auckland property market, in the form…
Spending rise reflects confidence
Consumer spending keeps rising steadily but not at a pace economists believe would unnerve the Reserve Bank. Electronic…
NZ dollar falls after OCR review (+video)
The Reserve Bank has kept its official cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent at today's monetary policy statement.
NZ dollar gains ahead of OCR review
The New Zealand dollar rose before the Reserve Bank's policy statement as investors weighed the prospects for a gradual…
Auctions popular in brisk market
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Nearly 40 per cent of properties sold in Auckland last month went by auction, Real Estate Institute…
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Taxpayers may cover MediaWorks bill
Taxpayers may wind up covering for MediaWorks again with an unusual restructuring deal that appears to free them from a…
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