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Department of Internal Affairs to look into FENZ levy system as Minister Brooke van Velden sees 'valid question about whether this model is fair for levy payers and fit for purpose'

Department of Internal Affairs to look into FENZ levy system as Minister Brooke van Velden sees 'valid question about whether this model is fair for levy payers and fit for purpose'

‘It’s more than just that label on the door’: A building society and a credit union weigh up the pros and cons of rebranding as ‘banks’ from 2028

‘It’s more than just that label on the door’: A building society and a credit union weigh up the pros and cons of rebranding as ‘banks’ from 2028

Oil prices continue to tumble, ahead of the official signing of a US-Iran peace deal, seeing Brent crude trade down to USD79 per barrel; Iranian oil on the move already. BoJ rate hike and steady RBA policy both as expected

Oil prices continue to tumble, ahead of the official signing of a US-Iran peace deal, seeing Brent crude trade down to USD79 per barrel; Iranian oil on the move already. BoJ rate hike and steady RBA policy both as expected

US to buy its way out of the Iran conflict; US data weaker; Canada housing turns up; China data mixed; Japan hikes, Australia holds; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold up and oil down sharply again; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62

US to buy its way out of the Iran conflict; US data weaker; Canada housing turns up; China data mixed; Japan hikes, Australia holds; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold up and oil down sharply again; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62

Probe underway into 'trifecta of terrible things', transport funding overhaul and free maternity scans promised

Probe underway into 'trifecta of terrible things', transport funding overhaul and free maternity scans promised

Following May’s SPI figures, bank economists have revised their inflation projections for the June quarter and while the US-Iran deal is welcomed, it ‘doesn’t fully unwind the global oil supply shock’

Following May’s SPI figures, bank economists have revised their inflation projections for the June quarter and while the US-Iran deal is welcomed, it ‘doesn’t fully unwind the global oil supply shock’

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; more vendors take houses off the market, May prices moderate, May rents ease, Japan hikes, RBA holds, eyes on the Fed, swaps firmish, NZD soft, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; more vendors take houses off the market, May prices moderate, May rents ease, Japan hikes, RBA holds, eyes on the Fed, swaps firmish, NZD soft, & more

Trump’s US‑Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem,’ Farah N. Jan says

Trump’s US‑Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem,’ Farah N. Jan says

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyCity casino jumps +11% as NZX50 stays flat. Channel Infrastructure, Precinct, and Contact advance while EBOS, Spark, Napier Port and Gentrack retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyCity casino jumps +11% as NZX50 stays flat. Channel Infrastructure, Precinct, and Contact advance while EBOS, Spark, Napier Port and Gentrack retreat

NZIER's latest consensus forecasts show sluggish GDP growth as geopolitical conflict, fuel prices and election uncertainty put the brakes on the economy

NZIER's latest consensus forecasts show sluggish GDP growth as geopolitical conflict, fuel prices and election uncertainty put the brakes on the economy

Petrol and diesel prices dip month-on-month, food prices rise 1% due to global milk prices increasing in May

Petrol and diesel prices dip month-on-month, food prices rise 1% due to global milk prices increasing in May

Earl Bardsley says the prospect of introducing hydro fill and spill to avoid LNG imports is worthy of further investigation

Earl Bardsley says the prospect of introducing hydro fill and spill to avoid LNG imports is worthy of further investigation

Katharine Moody fears a return to apartheid and a cementing of dictatorship in the land of her birth

Katharine Moody fears a return to apartheid and a cementing of dictatorship in the land of her birth

Vendors taking their properties off the market helped push down the volume of unsold housing stock in May

Vendors taking their properties off the market helped push down the volume of unsold housing stock in May

Lynda Moore explains why June can be one of the most useful times of the year to pause and reset financially

Lynda Moore explains why June can be one of the most useful times of the year to pause and reset financially

US-Iran MOU signed electronically, paving the way for the Strait of Hormuz to gradually reopen. Brent crude falls to US$83/bbl; solid gains in many equity markets. Muted reaction for bonds and currencies

US-Iran MOU signed electronically, paving the way for the Strait of Hormuz to gradually reopen. Brent crude falls to US$83/bbl; solid gains in many equity markets. Muted reaction for bonds and currencies

Relief rally underway on Hormuz deal; US data wobbly; Canada data resilient; India exports strong; US pressures France over digital services tax; UST 10yr at 4.46%; gold up and oil down sharply; NZ$1 = 58.3 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

Relief rally underway on Hormuz deal; US data wobbly; Canada data resilient; India exports strong; US pressures France over digital services tax; UST 10yr at 4.46%; gold up and oil down sharply; NZ$1 = 58.3 USc; TWI-5 = 61.9

Leaked files raise questions over millions flowing to Belarusian tycoon

Leaked files raise questions over millions flowing to Belarusian tycoon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon seeking advice on former MP's perks, but probe doesn't extend to current Parliamentarians

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon seeking advice on former MP's perks, but probe doesn't extend to current Parliamentarians

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Hormuz deal agreed; retail positive but weak; PSI grim; REINZ sales volumes slump, swaps fall, NZX stable; gold up, oil down, NZD firm, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; Hormuz deal agreed; retail positive but weak; PSI grim; REINZ sales volumes slump, swaps fall, NZX stable; gold up, oil down, NZD firm, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; AirNZ, SkyCity casino, Serko and Summerset drive broad-based NZX50 gains while Oceania, Meridian, F&P Healthcare and Contact retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; AirNZ, SkyCity casino, Serko and Summerset drive broad-based NZX50 gains while Oceania, Meridian, F&P Healthcare and Contact retreat

How Taiwan is balancing between American and Chinese visions of energy dominance

How Taiwan is balancing between American and Chinese visions of energy dominance

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says announcement of US-Iran deal 'a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region critical to global economic security'

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says announcement of US-Iran deal 'a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region critical to global economic security'

Conduct fell far below expectations, judge says in judgment confirming $6.7m ASB AML/CFT penalty

Conduct fell far below expectations, judge says in judgment confirming $6.7m ASB AML/CFT penalty

Brian Easton says being the Minister of Health is one of the toughest jobs in Cabinet and being the Prime Minister or Minister of Finance is easy in comparison

Brian Easton says being the Minister of Health is one of the toughest jobs in Cabinet and being the Prime Minister or Minister of Finance is easy in comparison