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New Talbot Mills Research poll shows a hung Parliament with both the left and right blocs getting 61 seats

New Talbot Mills Research poll shows a hung Parliament with both the left and right blocs getting 61 seats

From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

As the Government plans to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms and exempt service tenants from living in their first home, MBIE analysis says 'proposals have arisen out of lobbying from the farming sector'

As the Government plans to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms and exempt service tenants from living in their first home, MBIE analysis says 'proposals have arisen out of lobbying from the farming sector'

Lynda Moore says next time you feel frustrated with money, pause and ask yourself: 'Does this choice reflect how much I value myself?'

Lynda Moore says next time you feel frustrated with money, pause and ask yourself: 'Does this choice reflect how much I value myself?'

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has increased, though at 3.7% of GDP it remains manageable particularly compared with some of the figures in our recent past

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has increased, though at 3.7% of GDP it remains manageable particularly compared with some of the figures in our recent past

Led by sheep & beef, farmers are holding a positive outlook on the agri economy. ‘Higher commodity prices’ were cited as the major source of optimism, while ‘rising input costs’ was the most prominent reason given by those with a negative outlook

Led by sheep & beef, farmers are holding a positive outlook on the agri economy. ‘Higher commodity prices’ were cited as the major source of optimism, while ‘rising input costs’ was the most prominent reason given by those with a negative outlook

Is it time for a proper root and branch independent review of our official statistics provider, including what it does, what it provides, how it provides it and the timeliness and accuracy of that information?

Is it time for a proper root and branch independent review of our official statistics provider, including what it does, what it provides, how it provides it and the timeliness and accuracy of that information?

BNZ is the next to raise fixed mortgage rates, but they do it differently to Westpac, holding advantages in some terms. BNZ did not raise term deposit rates at the same time, as Westpac did

BNZ is the next to raise fixed mortgage rates, but they do it differently to Westpac, holding advantages in some terms. BNZ did not raise term deposit rates at the same time, as Westpac did

Iran oil crisis: Timothy Welch argues New Zealand’s car dependence is now a strategic liability

Iran oil crisis: Timothy Welch argues New Zealand’s car dependence is now a strategic liability

Markets calm overnight, as prior day's lift in risk appetite is sustained. Oil prices range bound. RBA hikes 25bps to 4.1% and Governor Bullock gives a hawkish update

Markets calm overnight, as prior day's lift in risk appetite is sustained. Oil prices range bound. RBA hikes 25bps to 4.1% and Governor Bullock gives a hawkish update

US hiring weakens; North American real estate markets generally soft; German sentiment undermined; RBA hikes; airlines see passenger demand doubling; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold firms; oil steady; NZ$1 = 58.6 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

US hiring weakens; North American real estate markets generally soft; German sentiment undermined; RBA hikes; airlines see passenger demand doubling; UST 10yr at 4.20%; gold firms; oil steady; NZ$1 = 58.6 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

One of the housing market's flattest summers in terms of home value growth, QV says

One of the housing market's flattest summers in terms of home value growth, QV says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; retail rates start to rise, food inflation up, rents deflate, farm costs under threat, Mercury targets new bond, RBA hikes, swaps stable, NZD up, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; retail rates start to rise, food inflation up, rents deflate, farm costs under threat, Mercury targets new bond, RBA hikes, swaps stable, NZD up, & more

'Whatever your point of comparison it seems the worst-case scenario could be a lot worse than Treasury envisages,' BNZ head of research says, as projections see inflation hitting 3.8% and in some cases, pushing past 4%

'Whatever your point of comparison it seems the worst-case scenario could be a lot worse than Treasury envisages,' BNZ head of research says, as projections see inflation hitting 3.8% and in some cases, pushing past 4%

Government’s inflation worst case scenario ‘much more closer to the baseline’ - Westpac's Kelly Eckhold says

Government’s inflation worst case scenario ‘much more closer to the baseline’ - Westpac's Kelly Eckhold says

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Investore, Vista, and Genesis top gains as Mercury, Serko, F&P Healthcare, and EBOS are the big decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Investore, Vista, and Genesis top gains as Mercury, Serko, F&P Healthcare, and EBOS are the big decliners

Annual food prices increase to 4.5% in year to February driven by higher prices for meat, poultry and fish, according to latest Stats NZ data

Annual food prices increase to 4.5% in year to February driven by higher prices for meat, poultry and fish, according to latest Stats NZ data

A 'human error' resulted in Stats NZ overstating the food price rise in January as a four-year high 2.5% increase instead of 2.1%

A 'human error' resulted in Stats NZ overstating the food price rise in January as a four-year high 2.5% increase instead of 2.1%

The Red Bank moves its rates up for both mortgages and term deposits as wholesale money cost rises show no signs of slowing

The Red Bank moves its rates up for both mortgages and term deposits as wholesale money cost rises show no signs of slowing

The housing market may be about to face its biggest challenge since the Covid pandemic

The housing market may be about to face its biggest challenge since the Covid pandemic

Tech companies are blaming massive layoffs on AI. What’s really going on?

Tech companies are blaming massive layoffs on AI. What’s really going on?

Risk appetite is higher on optimism that the worst is over in the Iran conflict, while the reality is that nothing much has changed on the battleground. Brent crude falls to just over US$100/bbl. IEA says more emergency oil stocks available if required

Risk appetite is higher on optimism that the worst is over in the Iran conflict, while the reality is that nothing much has changed on the battleground. Brent crude falls to just over US$100/bbl. IEA says more emergency oil stocks available if required

US economy delivers mixed results; Canada sees lower inflation; China reports positive data; India exports hold; eyes on the RBA; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold falls again and oil steadies; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

US economy delivers mixed results; Canada sees lower inflation; China reports positive data; India exports hold; eyes on the RBA; UST 10yr at 4.23%; gold falls again and oil steadies; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

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Fuel excise duty cut ‘would send wrong signal’ as Government prepares for potential global supply squeeze, Nicola Willis says

Fuel excise duty cut ‘would send wrong signal’ as Government prepares for potential global supply squeeze, Nicola Willis says