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'We know we can rely on each other' - Singapore fuel and food deal signed

4th May 26, 5:56pm

Singapore fuel and food deal inked, as PM Luxon says major powers are 'picking and choosing the rules that apply to them'

Economy / News

What happened Monday

[updated]

4th May 26, 3:59pm

by David Chaston

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; retailers turn glummer, Stobo review out, lakes full, new gas well drilling eyed, fuel stocks stable, swaps stable, a2 Milk buffeted, NZD firmish, & more

Property / News

Property / News

Rental housing activity hit a nine year high in February

4th May 26, 11:59am

by Greg Ninness

Very high number of new residential tenancies in February but rents were slightly softer

Business / News

Business / News

FMA chairman Craig Stobo resigns following independent review into his conduct

4th May 26, 5:45pm

by Mandy Te

Financial Markets Authority Chairman Craig Stobo steps down after independent review into his conduct

Business / Opinion

The missing ingredient in New Zealand’s crisis planning

4th May 26, 12:26pm

by Guest

Victoria Mulligan says the current oil shock gives business leaders the strong message to question what they're assuming about the future, and ask what happens to their business if they're wrong?

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Public Policy / Opinion

Public Policy / Opinion

The more things change

4th May 26, 9:30am

by Chris Trotter

Chris Trotter asks whether Treasury is suggesting we change everything – so nothing changes

Public Policy / Opinion

Public Policy / Opinion

Funding current consumption, compromising the future

4th May 26, 10:02am

by Brian Easton

In too many areas we are avoiding thinking about or preparing for oncoming changes, says Brian Easton

Currencies / Opinion

Currencies / Opinion

Katayama and Bullock are the ones to watch

4th May 26, 8:00am

by Roger J Kerr

Roger J Kerr says watch the Japanese yen and the Australian dollar for signals about how our currency will move. But the US signals are too confusing at present to make much sense out of

Economy / News

Breakfast briefing: Intense pressure but financial markets still holding

4th May 26, 7:19am

by David Chaston

US PMIs positive on stock builds; Japan factory PMIs positive on both export & local orders; Airbus wins in China; Hormuz traffic at crawl & risk; UST 10yr at 4.38%; gold and oil dip; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3

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Economy / News

March quarter labour market data expected to largely reflect economic conditions pre-dating oil shock

3rd May 26, 6:00am

Mandy Te

Rural News / Analysis

Our trade deal with the EU came at a great time and has delivered positive results so far

3rd May 26, 11:09am

David Chaston

Banking / News

ANZ NZ's Chief Risk Officer says 'we're definitely heading' towards stagflation

2nd May 26, 9:00am

Gareth Vaughan

Economy / Opinion

The next quiz is ready for you now

4th May 26, 8:10am

David Chaston

Currencies / Opinion

Has de-dollarisation begun?

2nd May 26, 9:56am

Guest

Public Policy / News

Fuel, food and getting closer are on PM Luxon's Singapore agenda

1st May 26, 5:58pm

Anna Whyte

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Property / Opinion

A reset for the housing market?

29th Apr 26, 10:14am

Guest

‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. Michael Rehm asks what will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

Banking / News

ANZ NZ's Chief Risk Officer says 'we're definitely heading' towards stagflation

2nd May 26, 9:00am

Gareth Vaughan

ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson says banks have 'committed to the government to see our customers through' oil shock-related cost pressures

Personal Finance / Analysis

Gaps open up between bank mortgage rate offers

28th Apr 26, 10:55am

David Chaston

Rising inflation pressure underpins rising wholesale interest rates and then retail mortgage rate offers. That opens up opportunities to grab a lower fixed rate while they are temporarily available

Personal Finance / News

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National only party to oppose Labour’s proposal for full disclosure of international money transfer fees

30th Apr 26, 12:07pm

Mandy Te

Labour’s Arena Williams says her bill seeking full disclosure of international money transfer costs would lead to a more competitive market as it receives support across political parties - except from National

Economy / News

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Electricity Authority questions power companies about price increases

28th Apr 26, 3:02pm

Mandy Te

The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices

Property / News