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Major parties under 30% while NZ First surges, giving current coalition enough seats to return to government, latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows
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Major parties under 30% while NZ First surges, giving current coalition enough seats to return to government, latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows
As term deposit rates lag the overall rises in wholesale and home loan rates, savers will need to shop around to extract better returns
As term deposit rates lag the overall rises in wholesale and home loan rates, savers will need to shop around to extract better returns
Westpac NZ economists see inflation heading towards a three-year 'all gas, no brakes' high by the end of 2026 and have also downgraded house price projections
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Westpac NZ economists see inflation heading towards a three-year 'all gas, no brakes' high by the end of 2026 and have also downgraded house price projections
Residential rents have been largely stable for almost three years now
Residential rents have been largely stable for almost three years now
US equities weaker, weighed by AI jitters which dragged down tech stocks. Brent crude up over 3%. US Treasury yields higher before plunging as investors return
US equities weaker, weighed by AI jitters which dragged down tech stocks. Brent crude up over 3%. US Treasury yields higher before plunging as investors return
US data positive but support for the UST 30yr soft; US farm debt problems jump; Taiwan stars yet again; Aussie inflation expectations rise; WTO raises trade forecasts; UST 10yr at 5.24%; gold holds, oil rises; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8
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US data positive but support for the UST 30yr soft; US farm debt problems jump; Taiwan stars yet again; Aussie inflation expectations rise; WTO raises trade forecasts; UST 10yr at 5.24%; gold holds, oil rises; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8
Applications for the Reserve Bank’s two new Assistant Governor positions and shiny new Chief of Staff role are now officially open, just don't use AI in your application
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Applications for the Reserve Bank’s two new Assistant Governor positions and shiny new Chief of Staff role are now officially open, just don't use AI in your application
New Zealand’s next government could be a four‑party coalition. Get used to the new normal, Grant Duncan says
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New Zealand’s next government could be a four‑party coalition. Get used to the new normal, Grant Duncan says
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ASB changes many rates, building costs rise, workers lose share, Westpac ups payout forecast, NZGB tender popular, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ASB changes many rates, building costs rise, workers lose share, Westpac ups payout forecast, NZGB tender popular, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
After a pause, ASB moves to update both its home loan and term deposit rates. They're now more closely aligned with main rivals' rates
After a pause, ASB moves to update both its home loan and term deposit rates. They're now more closely aligned with main rivals' rates
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 falls -0.2% as Stride, a2 Milk, Spark and Freightways gain while Gentrack, Oceania, Ryman and SkyCity casino decline
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 falls -0.2% as Stride, a2 Milk, Spark and Freightways gain while Gentrack, Oceania, Ryman and SkyCity casino decline
NZ businesses are passing on higher prices as energy pressures mount, ASB survey finds
NZ businesses are passing on higher prices as energy pressures mount, ASB survey finds
National pushes jobseeker drug testing and welfare savings as Labour targets domestic airfares and Act's David Seymour slams a 'dumpster fire' policy debate
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National pushes jobseeker drug testing and welfare savings as Labour targets domestic airfares and Act's David Seymour slams a 'dumpster fire' policy debate
Dave Ananth says when a debtor cannot fund a realistic resolution alone, another balance sheet can enter the discussion; the family’s
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Dave Ananth says when a debtor cannot fund a realistic resolution alone, another balance sheet can enter the discussion; the family’s
Cheap Chinese EVs could soon shake up NZ’s used car market. Kenny Ching asks if we are ready
'The increasing risks of disasters under climate change will result in homes in high-risk areas becoming uninsurable,' climate report from MCERT and Statistics New Zealand says
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'The increasing risks of disasters under climate change will result in homes in high-risk areas becoming uninsurable,' climate report from MCERT and Statistics New Zealand says
Weaker risk appetite returns. Global bond yields hit fresh record highs but UST 10-year rate eases off new peak. European bond spreads to Germany widen again, led by France
Weaker risk appetite returns. Global bond yields hit fresh record highs but UST 10-year rate eases off new peak. European bond spreads to Germany widen again, led by France
US mortgage rates jump; US inflation expectations jump; US Fed members aligned in inflation fight; China's gold holding jump; India hikes; German factories busy; UST 10yr at 5.29%; gold soft, oil holds high; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8
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US mortgage rates jump; US inflation expectations jump; US Fed members aligned in inflation fight; China's gold holding jump; India hikes; German factories busy; UST 10yr at 5.29%; gold soft, oil holds high; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8
The race by governments worldwide to 'raise defence spending' sharply is going to require funding. Returns to investors are likely to be outsized. The largest pool of funds are those in retirement savings investment accounts
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The race by governments worldwide to 'raise defence spending' sharply is going to require funding. Returns to investors are likely to be outsized. The largest pool of funds are those in retirement savings investment accounts
Residential construction costs shot up in Q3, pushing up the cost of new homes
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, spending 'resilient', dairy prices rise, housing demographics not positive, climate shifts into uncharted territory, swaps NZX and NZD all stable, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, spending 'resilient', dairy prices rise, housing demographics not positive, climate shifts into uncharted territory, swaps NZX and NZD all stable, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 edges lower as Serko, Tower, Briscoes and Channel Infrastructure advance while Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy and Hallensteins retreat
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 edges lower as Serko, Tower, Briscoes and Channel Infrastructure advance while Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy and Hallensteins retreat
Westpac NZ’s September card spending shows a 1.4% monthly increase and a 7.7% annual increase in retail activity driven by soaring fuel costs
Westpac NZ’s September card spending shows a 1.4% monthly increase and a 7.7% annual increase in retail activity driven by soaring fuel costs
NZ First unveils party list with former FMA chair Craig Stobo, retired All Black Taine Randell and former National MPs in top 10
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NZ First unveils party list with former FMA chair Craig Stobo, retired All Black Taine Randell and former National MPs in top 10
Chris Hipkins promises Labour 'will break down the barriers that stop new competitors taking on the big banks'
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Chris Hipkins promises Labour 'will break down the barriers that stop new competitors taking on the big banks'