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StoryThe Pine Tree Paradox, by Michael Parker David Chaston724 weeks 16 hours ago
StoryQV says November nationwide residential property values up 1.7% year-on-year, down 4% from 2007 peak Gareth Vaughan5624 weeks 1 day ago
StoryBarfoot and Thompson Auckland house sales volumes fall 1.5% in October from September but average price rises 1.1% Gareth Vaughan15228 weeks 3 days ago
StoryOpinion: It's amazing how critical Labour is of its old policy in its Working for Families extension to beneficiaries; And it supports National's tax changes too Alex Tarrant5028 weeks 4 days ago
StoryTelecom to offer iPhones direct to retail customers for first time this month BusinessDesk328 weeks 4 days ago
StoryBNZ CEO Andrew Thorburn says banks likely to hike floating mortgage rates even if the OCR stays at 2.5% for an extended period because of 'decoupling' Gareth Vaughan2629 weeks 5 days ago
StoryOpinion: Time to question bank home loan margins as record ASB profit highlights sector's remarkable resilience in tough times Gareth Vaughan2940 weeks 2 days ago
StoryOpinion: Bernard Hickey likes the idea of 'payment cards' for teen beneficiaries so much he wants it extended to pensioners Bernard Hickey22140 weeks 3 days ago
StoryGenesis takes regulator's 'Big Saturday' ruling to court; Says 'normal and appropriate' market conduct not an Undesirable Trading Situation Gareth Vaughan340 weeks 3 days ago
StoryFederated Farmers says snow unlikely to cause major stock losses given plenty of warning Bernard Hickey1840 weeks 5 days ago
StoryRealestate.co.nz says NZ property market follows Auckland, favouring sellers as inventory falls back toward long-term average Alex Tarrant5646 weeks 5 days ago
Story90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: China's growth slowing as it fights rising inflation; Bernanke warns of markets disaster if US debt ceiling not lifted Bernard Hickey4248 weeks 6 days ago
StoryKiwiSaver 'fracas' involving shoe throwing and throttling serves as warning to small employers looking to dodge savings obligations Amanda Morrall749 weeks 1 day ago
Story90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Global markets in turmoil as Greek bailout deal stalls and contagion fears grow; S&P 500 down 2%; Oil down 5%; Euro slumps; NZ$ at 80 USc Bernard Hickey6849 weeks 2 days ago
StoryVolume of house sales rises in May both month-on-month and year-on-year but median price drops NZ$10k Gareth Vaughan6749 weeks 2 days ago
StoryTotal KiwiSaver membership expected to hit 1.8 million by end of year; future growth rates in question as sweeteners diluted Amanda Morrall449 weeks 2 days ago
StoryA strong Kiwi dollar encourages a big jump in foreign holidays David Chaston2950 weeks 4 days ago
StoryBiggest risk to NZ economic recovery is Aussie housing market and slowing Aussie economy, NZIER warns Alex Tarrant6850 weeks 5 days ago
StoryLower OCR boosts housing market confidence; net 11% see house prices rising; ASB sees 3% price rise. Your feeling? Bernard Hickey7951 weeks 4 days ago
StoryOpinion: The land crisis Neville Bennett3551 weeks 5 days ago
StorySure, you might get richer, faster somewhere else, but will you be happy? OECD says GDP overweighted as a guide on where to put down stakes. Amanda Morrall361 year 1 day ago
StoryOpinion: The drain - dragged down by debt Neville Bennett971 year 13 weeks ago
StoryWeekend briefing for Saturday, February 12, 2011; Stunning new technologies; housing market changes; economics for grownups; Dr Seuss David Chaston101 year 14 weeks ago
StoryReal estate asking prices fall in November as supply of unsold houses rises to 53.2 weeks. What are you seeing? Bernard Hickey1031 year 14 weeks ago
StorySavings Working Group recommends single default KiwiSaver provider and soft compulsion; Considers raising GST to 17.5% Alex Tarrant1601 year 15 weeks ago