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Dita De Boni: NZ rocks to the same old song
Here's my prediction for 2014: living in a "rock-star" economy won't just mean more riches in the coming year, it will also…
Busy year looms for trade negotiators
News that China may have become the world's largest trading nation had an air of inevitability about it, writes Stephen…
Confidence hits pre-GFC high
New Zealand consumers are the most upbeat they've been since the double-dip recession which began before the 2008…
Dairying boon to economy
Economists say a combination of rising international dairy prices and favourable farming conditions bode well for New Zealand's…
Editorial: Early move on interest rates best despite risks
Editorial: It's better to touch the interest rate brakes lightly now, than bring the economy to a screeching halt sometime…
'No justification' for OCR rise - EMA
The economic recovery will stall if banks have their way and interest rates are lifted in January, the EMA says.
Poor countries not doomed - Gates
Philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates have pitched an optimistic future for the world's poor.
Economy
NZ dollar little changed for week as Fed, RBNZ meetings loom
The New Zealand dollar is heading for a 0.3 percent gain this week as traders prepare for policy meetings…
Greens, Mana join anti-oil protesters in Wellington
Anti-oil protesters have issued a strong message to Texan oil giant Anadarko, trespassing the company from New Zealand waters…
NZ dollar falls on weak Chinese data
The New Zealand dollar fell as weaker than expected Chinese manufacturing data raised concerns about the world's second…
Manufacturing keeps expanding
New Zealand manufacturing activity expanded for a 15th straight month in December, with more production likely in the coming…
Argentina cuts online buys to 2 a year
Argentina's government is slapping another restriction on online and mail-order purchases from abroad…
Dollar slips on speculation US Fed will further trim asset purchases
The dollar fell against the greenback amid speculation the Federal Reserve will further trim its bond buying programme…
Kiwi falls against Aussie dollar as inflation accelerates
The New Zealand dollar fell against its Australian counterpart after accelerating inflation across the Tasman reduced the…
Dollar holds gains as inflation heightens rate hike talk
The New Zealand dollar held yesterday's gains after a surprise rise in December inflation heightened expectations the Reserve…
World CEOs more confident on global economy
A new survey shows the world's CEOs are 'gradually switching from survival mode to growth mode'.
Inflation result ups rate-rise speculation
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Inflation in the December quarter at a rate higher than expected has ANZ economists predicting Reserve…
Brian Fallow on the economy
Brian Fallow: A year on, climate policy still a disgrace
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A year ago, Brian Fallow described the state of NZ's climate policy as a shambles and a disgrace. A…
Bernard Hickey
Bernard Hickey: It could be your year
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This could be the year you get the pay rise you've been waiting for, writes Bernard Hickey.
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Boutique winery & market
A boutique winery and a local farmers' market in Oratia, Waitakere, is for sale as a going concern business and freehold…
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