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Government loosens fuel rules as it eyes wider supply, sulphur-rich option not ruled out

Government loosens fuel rules as it eyes wider supply, sulphur-rich option not ruled out

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; more retail rate rises, home loan affordability buffeted, milk payout forecast raised, fuel stocks updated, swaps leap, NZX falls, NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; more retail rate rises, home loan affordability buffeted, milk payout forecast raised, fuel stocks updated, swaps leap, NZX falls, NZD stable, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gains from Vista, EBOS, Spark, F&P Healthcare and Contact outweighed by sharp falls in Gentrack, Tourism Holdings, Air New Zealand and Ryman

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gains from Vista, EBOS, Spark, F&P Healthcare and Contact outweighed by sharp falls in Gentrack, Tourism Holdings, Air New Zealand and Ryman

Westpac economists see 'a better than even chance' that the RBNZ Governor will in her upcoming speech give a preliminary assessment of how the Middle East shock is impacting the RBNZ's assessment of the monetary policy outlook

Westpac economists see 'a better than even chance' that the RBNZ Governor will in her upcoming speech give a preliminary assessment of how the Middle East shock is impacting the RBNZ's assessment of the monetary policy outlook

'Clearly, there's been a material change in the situation' - Fuel crisis prompts review of transport plan and future excise increase

'Clearly, there's been a material change in the situation' - Fuel crisis prompts review of transport plan and future excise increase

House prices at the bottom of the market and mortgage interest rates combined in a double whammy for first home buyers in February

House prices at the bottom of the market and mortgage interest rates combined in a double whammy for first home buyers in February

Reserve Bank pledges to 'support market liquidity and capital market development' as it introduces a Committed Liquidity Facility for deposit takers

Reserve Bank pledges to 'support market liquidity and capital market development' as it introduces a Committed Liquidity Facility for deposit takers

Apart from the post-pandemic 'normalisation', we seem to be starting an upward phase for fixed home loan rates, one we haven't seen since late 2016

Apart from the post-pandemic 'normalisation', we seem to be starting an upward phase for fixed home loan rates, one we haven't seen since late 2016

Brian Easton says the turmoil in the world economy from Trump’s attack on Iran will delay New Zealand’s economic recovery

Brian Easton says the turmoil in the world economy from Trump’s attack on Iran will delay New Zealand’s economic recovery

Fonterra's now forecasting a milk price for farmers of $9.70 and has announced dividends totalling 40c a share

Fonterra's now forecasting a milk price for farmers of $9.70 and has announced dividends totalling 40c a share

Roger J Kerr says the markets are still seeking the signal that President Trump has found his 'off-ramp' to end the conflict

Roger J Kerr says the markets are still seeking the signal that President Trump has found his 'off-ramp' to end the conflict

When it comes to national security, small countries can either obey or think

When it comes to national security, small countries can either obey or think

Ready for a new challenge? Our quiz has been refreshed and ready for you again

Ready for a new challenge? Our quiz has been refreshed and ready for you again

Risk sentiment soured Friday night, as investors factored in a more prolonged conflict in the Middle East. US 10-year rate up 13bps; market now factoring in chance of Fed hiking this year. Domestic rates surge, with more upward pressure today

Risk sentiment soured Friday night, as investors factored in a more prolonged conflict in the Middle East. US 10-year rate up 13bps; market now factoring in chance of Fed hiking this year. Domestic rates surge, with more upward pressure today

IEA gives ominous warning; Taiwan exports up again; China FDI sags; South Australia poll result; Fitch downgrades NZ; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold dives; reason for silver surge revealed; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.3 USc; TWI-5 = 62

IEA gives ominous warning; Taiwan exports up again; China FDI sags; South Australia poll result; Fitch downgrades NZ; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold dives; reason for silver surge revealed; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.3 USc; TWI-5 = 62

Green Party proposes a fossil fuel crisis relief package that includes free public transport, a tax to prevent corporations from price gouging and a relief payment for people on low incomes

Green Party proposes a fossil fuel crisis relief package that includes free public transport, a tax to prevent corporations from price gouging and a relief payment for people on low incomes

Government, Meridian Energy and ChargeNet to more than double EV chargers across New Zealand

Government, Meridian Energy and ChargeNet to more than double EV chargers across New Zealand

Winston Peters says NZ First wants to break up power gentailers ‘so they can no longer control both the power and the price’

Winston Peters says NZ First wants to break up power gentailers ‘so they can no longer control both the power and the price’

Simon Johnson thinks the Iran regime is leveraging the pain of soaring energy costs against the looming US midterm elections

Simon Johnson thinks the Iran regime is leveraging the pain of soaring energy costs against the looming US midterm elections

Joseph Darby examines the thorny issues of intergenerational wealth transfer

Joseph Darby examines the thorny issues of intergenerational wealth transfer

Brian Judge warns that the financial system is increasingly exposed to complex deals that few can assess

Brian Judge warns that the financial system is increasingly exposed to complex deals that few can assess

Rob Reynish says that by staying informed and adaptable, farmers can not only survive this new uncertainty but thrive amid the volatility

Rob Reynish says that by staying informed and adaptable, farmers can not only survive this new uncertainty but thrive amid the volatility

Natural Hazards Commission says RMA reforms not just about improving processes, but also whether NZ's planning framework 'recognises and manages natural hazard risk at its least costly intervention point'

Natural Hazards Commission says RMA reforms not just about improving processes, but also whether NZ's planning framework 'recognises and manages natural hazard risk at its least costly intervention point'

Yu Yongding explains why fiscal expansion to finance noninflationary spending would help China meet its GDP targets

Yu Yongding explains why fiscal expansion to finance noninflationary spending would help China meet its GDP targets

Investors panic over inflation threats; IEA sees historic disruption; Taiwan export orders up +24%; China FDI weak; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold soft; reason for silver surge revealed; oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Investors panic over inflation threats; IEA sees historic disruption; Taiwan export orders up +24%; China FDI weak; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold soft; reason for silver surge revealed; oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1