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Households repairing balance sheets in 'sombre' market despite late-November pick-up, the National Bank says
21st Dec 10, 1:33pm
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Households repairing balance sheets in 'sombre' market despite late-November pick-up, the National Bank says
Trend in Kiwis leaving to live permanently overseas continues to rise in November, with most going to Australia, Stats NZ says
21st Dec 10, 11:06am
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Trend in Kiwis leaving to live permanently overseas continues to rise in November, with most going to Australia, Stats NZ says
Northland rail won't be shut down this week, Transport Minister Joyce says; Kiwirail to announce review next year
20th Dec 10, 3:09pm
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Northland rail won't be shut down this week, Transport Minister Joyce says; Kiwirail to announce review next year
NZ govt debt won't worry agencies until it hits 30% of GDP, and it will only reach 28.5%, PM Key says
20th Dec 10, 2:23pm
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NZ govt debt won't worry agencies until it hits 30% of GDP, and it will only reach 28.5%, PM Key says
New Zealand has similar exchange rate volatility to Australia and Japan, says Treasury
17th Dec 10, 10:41am
New Zealand has similar exchange rate volatility to Australia and Japan, says Treasury
National Bank says 2010 'deleveraging headwind' won't be replaced by 're-leveraging tailwind' in 2011
16th Dec 10, 3:31pm
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National Bank says 2010 'deleveraging headwind' won't be replaced by 're-leveraging tailwind' in 2011
Kiwis' still spending more than they earn, although dis-savings are declining, new Stats NZ measure shows
16th Dec 10, 12:59pm
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Kiwis' still spending more than they earn, although dis-savings are declining, new Stats NZ measure shows
Opinion: Why covered bonds risk turbo-charging New Zealand's foreign debt appetite and derailing our economic rebirth
16th Dec 10, 12:37pm
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Opinion: Why covered bonds risk turbo-charging New Zealand's foreign debt appetite and derailing our economic rebirth
Consumer confidence falls to lowest in 18 months as households remain cautious on spending, Westpac survey shows
16th Dec 10, 10:22am
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Consumer confidence falls to lowest in 18 months as households remain cautious on spending, Westpac survey shows
Kiwi$ falls to 74 USc on Euro debt worries, higher US interest rates
16th Dec 10, 8:27am
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Kiwi$ falls to 74 USc on Euro debt worries, higher US interest rates
Local authorities raise rates income by 8.3% in Sept quarter from year ago vs CPI inflation of 1.5%. Your view?
15th Dec 10, 11:05am
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Local authorities raise rates income by 8.3% in Sept quarter from year ago vs CPI inflation of 1.5%. Your view?
Govt to look at options to keep Pike River workers on West coast as Aussies try to poach them; Could include Solid Energy expansion, Arnold Hydro
15th Dec 10, 10:44am
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Govt to look at options to keep Pike River workers on West coast as Aussies try to poach them; Could include Solid Energy expansion, Arnold Hydro
Kiwi$ falls on poor NZ retail sales, regains losses overnight as US dollar weakens
15th Dec 10, 8:14am
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Kiwi$ falls on poor NZ retail sales, regains losses overnight as US dollar weakens
Opinion: Why the Australian government and its banks are crucial if New Zealand were to be judged bankrupt
14th Dec 10, 3:58pm
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Opinion: Why the Australian government and its banks are crucial if New Zealand were to be judged bankrupt
Total October retail sales drop 2.5% led by weaker sales of cars and vehicle parts
14th Dec 10, 11:05am
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Total October retail sales drop 2.5% led by weaker sales of cars and vehicle parts
PM John Key warns budget worse than forecast and 'at outer limits of what we'd regard as acceptable'
13th Dec 10, 3:57pm
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PM John Key warns budget worse than forecast and 'at outer limits of what we'd regard as acceptable'
Poll result: 45% of our readers wanted RBNZ to cut the OCR
13th Dec 10, 8:12am
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Poll result: 45% of our readers wanted RBNZ to cut the OCR
Opinion: What the RBNZ's MPS means for fixed and floating mortgage rates
13th Dec 10, 7:40am
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Opinion: What the RBNZ's MPS means for fixed and floating mortgage rates
Fonterra lifts forecast milk price for 2010/11 by 30c to NZ$6.90/kg, giving total payout of around NZ$7.20/kg after 25-35c div
10th Dec 10, 9:36am
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Fonterra lifts forecast milk price for 2010/11 by 30c to NZ$6.90/kg, giving total payout of around NZ$7.20/kg after 25-35c div
RBNZ's Bollard wary of drought impact on economy, particularly given more dairy farms now than in past
9th Dec 10, 1:46pm
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RBNZ's Bollard wary of drought impact on economy, particularly given more dairy farms now than in past
Electronic card spending up 1.1% in November from October, Stats NZ says
9th Dec 10, 11:16am
Electronic card spending up 1.1% in November from October, Stats NZ says
RBNZ's Bollard says if govt gets structural deficit under control, interest rates could be lower, exchange rate will come down
9th Dec 10, 9:20am
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RBNZ's Bollard says if govt gets structural deficit under control, interest rates could be lower, exchange rate will come down
RBNZ holds OCR at 3%; sees more limited rise in rates through 2011/12; argues Govt should cut deficit
9th Dec 10, 9:13am
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RBNZ holds OCR at 3%; sees more limited rise in rates through 2011/12; argues Govt should cut deficit
ASB cuts 3rd quarter GDP growth forecast to 0.2% from 0.5% after weaker than expected manufacturing figures
8th Dec 10, 11:59am
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ASB cuts 3rd quarter GDP growth forecast to 0.2% from 0.5% after weaker than expected manufacturing figures
Agriculture Minister David Carter declares medium level drought zone in all areas north of Auckland Harbour Bridge
8th Dec 10, 11:24am
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Agriculture Minister David Carter declares medium level drought zone in all areas north of Auckland Harbour Bridge