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Stats NZ says the proportion of large price increases have fallen to a five year low, even as quarterly inflation pushes higher due to petrol prices and tertiary education
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Stats NZ says the proportion of large price increases have fallen to a five year low, even as quarterly inflation pushes higher due to petrol prices and tertiary education
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
A new central bank tool will forecast quarterly economic activity based on high frequency data
Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
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Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee says further rate cuts may be needed as Donald Trump’s trade war poses downside risk to NZ economy
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RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee says further rate cuts may be needed as Donald Trump’s trade war poses downside risk to NZ economy
Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
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Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
Acting-Governor Christian Hawkesby will continue in the role, vacated by Adrian Orr, for up to nine months as a permanent candidate is sought
Acting-Governor Christian Hawkesby will continue in the role, vacated by Adrian Orr, for up to nine months as a permanent candidate is sought
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
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Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments
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Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments
New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
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New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
Trump’s tariffs have triggered a market crash in the United States and sent stocks, currencies, commodities, and crypto tumbling
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Trump’s tariffs have triggered a market crash in the United States and sent stocks, currencies, commodities, and crypto tumbling
An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
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An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
A pair of polls show a revival for the embattled governing Coalition
The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
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The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
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US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand
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US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand
Government mulls radical supermarket reform, but an expert warns excess profits are just a small piece of the high grocery price puzzle
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Government mulls radical supermarket reform, but an expert warns excess profits are just a small piece of the high grocery price puzzle
A temporary replacement for Adrian Orr will be recommended to Finance Minister Nicola Willis soon, starting a nine-month countdown to find a permanent replacement
A temporary replacement for Adrian Orr will be recommended to Finance Minister Nicola Willis soon, starting a nine-month countdown to find a permanent replacement
Political pressure pushes the Reserve Bank to review prudential capital requirements
Chris Bishop’s ambitious housing policies have run into inevitable roadblocks in Cabinet, which includes a number of NIMBY ministers
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Chris Bishop’s ambitious housing policies have run into inevitable roadblocks in Cabinet, which includes a number of NIMBY ministers
The National Party’s proposed housing reforms will be delayed until 2027 while it overhauls the Resource Management Act
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The National Party’s proposed housing reforms will be delayed until 2027 while it overhauls the Resource Management Act
Westpac argues the Reserve Bank should consider following other countries in relaxing banks' capital requirements to improve access to lending
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Westpac argues the Reserve Bank should consider following other countries in relaxing banks' capital requirements to improve access to lending
Sweeping reforms to the Resource Management Act will assume owners have the right to develop property and erase the need to consent routine construction work
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Sweeping reforms to the Resource Management Act will assume owners have the right to develop property and erase the need to consent routine construction work
New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
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New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China
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New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China