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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; FHBs prop up housing market & willing to scrimp, asking rents up, GDP Nowcast firm, rural prices hesitate, ANZ eyes cutbacks, swaps up again, NZX flat, NZD dips, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; FHBs prop up housing market & willing to scrimp, asking rents up, GDP Nowcast firm, rural prices hesitate, ANZ eyes cutbacks, swaps up again, NZX flat, NZD dips, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 flat as Vulcan Steel, Auckland Airport, AirNZ and Sanford gain; Precinct Properties, Infratil, The NZX and Oceania fall
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 flat as Vulcan Steel, Auckland Airport, AirNZ and Sanford gain; Precinct Properties, Infratil, The NZX and Oceania fall
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Health insurance becomes ‘single largest product category of disputes investigated’ and growing use of AI to complain is increasing volumes, Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman says
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Health insurance becomes ‘single largest product category of disputes investigated’ and growing use of AI to complain is increasing volumes, Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman says
Reserve Bank appoints RBNZ economics manager Rebecca Williams to Monetary Policy Committee on one-year term, after 18-month search
Reserve Bank appoints RBNZ economics manager Rebecca Williams to Monetary Policy Committee on one-year term, after 18-month search
Low equity mortgages helping to prop up first home buyer activity, Reserve Bank data suggests
Low equity mortgages helping to prop up first home buyer activity, Reserve Bank data suggests
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Reserve Bank orders TSB to get independent review of capital and liquidity ratios ahead of proposed TSB-Heartland merger, Heartland says it takes regulatory matters 'very seriously' and will consider any implications for the proposed merger
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Reserve Bank orders TSB to get independent review of capital and liquidity ratios ahead of proposed TSB-Heartland merger, Heartland says it takes regulatory matters 'very seriously' and will consider any implications for the proposed merger
Oil prices were volatile on shifting headlines around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Global yields rose further, with curves steepening in the US and Europe
Oil prices were volatile on shifting headlines around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Global yields rose further, with curves steepening in the US and Europe
US data mixed as bond market flares as risks mount; Xi and Trump meet inconclusively; Canada data positive; China raises petrol prices; Aussie labour force grows; UST 10yr at 5.18%; gold falls but oil rises again; NZ$1 = 56.6 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3
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US data mixed as bond market flares as risks mount; Xi and Trump meet inconclusively; Canada data positive; China raises petrol prices; Aussie labour force grows; UST 10yr at 5.18%; gold falls but oil rises again; NZ$1 = 56.6 USc; TWI-5 = 60.3
Unemployment pushes into top four issues facing New Zealanders and 64% support wealth tax in latest Ipsos poll
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Unemployment pushes into top four issues facing New Zealanders and 64% support wealth tax in latest Ipsos poll
I went to a panel on the Super Age to try and get my head around the issue. I left way more confused
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I went to a panel on the Super Age to try and get my head around the issue. I left way more confused
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate rises, Fonterra stars, ANZ ups its payout forecast, fewer cranes in action, Kiwibank raises $¾ bln, swaps leap, bond yields leap, NZX dips, NZD falls, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate rises, Fonterra stars, ANZ ups its payout forecast, fewer cranes in action, Kiwibank raises $¾ bln, swaps leap, bond yields leap, NZX dips, NZD falls, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 slips -0.5% as Gentrack, Vista Group, Briscoes, and Precinct Properties fall while Hallensteins, Sanford, Tourism Holdings, and Skellerup surge
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 slips -0.5% as Gentrack, Vista Group, Briscoes, and Precinct Properties fall while Hallensteins, Sanford, Tourism Holdings, and Skellerup surge
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1010; Tender Date 24 Sep 2026
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1010; Tender Date 24 Sep 2026
Fonterra CEO says the dairy giant is adapting to global dairy demand, with the co-op expecting another season of strong milk supply while also preparing for potential El Niño impacts
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Fonterra CEO says the dairy giant is adapting to global dairy demand, with the co-op expecting another season of strong milk supply while also preparing for potential El Niño impacts
NZ First wants to lower company tax rate to 20% from 28% for companies with turnover under $30 million
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NZ First wants to lower company tax rate to 20% from 28% for companies with turnover under $30 million
AI supercharging cyber attacks as NZ's political parties briefed ahead of election
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Kiwibank five-year bond issue attracts strong demand, with investors to receive 5.2% per annum
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Central Government pauses local council reform, but still expects changes to be in place ahead of 2028 local govt elections, LGNZ says central government’s ‘inability' to decide has left councils feeling 'frustrated’
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Central Government pauses local council reform, but still expects changes to be in place ahead of 2028 local govt elections, LGNZ says central government’s ‘inability' to decide has left councils feeling 'frustrated’
Labour says ‘good jobs are at the heart’ of its plan to address the cost of living as it promises to build more homes, fix school buildings and hospitals while creating jobs
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Labour says ‘good jobs are at the heart’ of its plan to address the cost of living as it promises to build more homes, fix school buildings and hospitals while creating jobs
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The spring real estate selling season is not going to get encouragement from home loan rates as another main bank raises most fixed rates on the same day benchmark bond rates took a sharp turn up
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The spring real estate selling season is not going to get encouragement from home loan rates as another main bank raises most fixed rates on the same day benchmark bond rates took a sharp turn up
Where should NZ stand on global AI risk? Alexander Gillespie offers 3 principles to guide a stronger strategy
Where should NZ stand on global AI risk? Alexander Gillespie offers 3 principles to guide a stronger strategy
Will Aussie property investors be better or worse off under new housing tax changes? See what 18 years of data reveals
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Will Aussie property investors be better or worse off under new housing tax changes? See what 18 years of data reveals
Dairy giant Fonterra is paying farmer shareholders $9.69 per kilogram of milk solids and a total dividend for the year of 73 cents after reporting a $2.6 billion after-tax profit
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Dairy giant Fonterra is paying farmer shareholders $9.69 per kilogram of milk solids and a total dividend for the year of 73 cents after reporting a $2.6 billion after-tax profit
Carnage in global bond markets; rates surge to fresh multi-decade highs. Higher oil prices, prospect of US diesel export ban, strong US and European PMI data all in the mix overnight. Equity markets weaker, but unremarkable falls
Carnage in global bond markets; rates surge to fresh multi-decade highs. Higher oil prices, prospect of US diesel export ban, strong US and European PMI data all in the mix overnight. Equity markets weaker, but unremarkable falls
US PMIs surprise markets; US Treasury yields leap; Taiwan's data stays impressive; India data improves; Indonesia holds; Australian PMIs retreat; UST 10yr at 5.13%; gold falls but oil firms; NZ$1 = 56.7 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4
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US PMIs surprise markets; US Treasury yields leap; Taiwan's data stays impressive; India data improves; Indonesia holds; Australian PMIs retreat; UST 10yr at 5.13%; gold falls but oil firms; NZ$1 = 56.7 USc; TWI-5 = 60.4