Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ economy, ANZ chief economist Bagrie says; Urges govt to turn attention to natural resources, renewables potential; Details the 6 Cs

Simmering European concerns keeps euro weaker against the majors

Budget 2012 is a steady as she goes budget that relies on growth and a bit of tweaking to return to surplus, but doesn't shift NZ's growth track

Govt eyes NZ$1.4 bln extra revenue over next four years as tobacco excise hiked, mixed-use and livestock rules tightened, tax compliance increased

Hints of further quantitative easing in UK following recent weak economic data

NZ$ falls below 75 US cents following former Greek PM's interview on Greece preparing for euro exit and 'catastrophic' fallout

Former Greek PM suggests dropping the euro would have catastrophic economic consequences for Greece

Expect NZ$ movements to be driven by global risk sentiment and eurozone headlines.

France and Germany agree to keep Greece in the eurozone

Sentiment rebounds as G8 commits to bolster growth in the eurozone - 'not all fear realised'

HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the NZ$ slide to six month lows in line with fear about a gathering European crisis and slowing Chinese growth

Roger J Kerr says the recent sharp fall in the NZD is more than can be justified. You agree?