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90 seconds at 9 am: No OCR change expected tomorrow; NZ trade surplus surprise; stocks up; US confidence takes a hit; France 'bankrupt'; NZ$1 = US$0.837 TWI - 75.3
30th Jan 13, 8:47am
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90 seconds at 9 am: No OCR change expected tomorrow; NZ trade surplus surprise; stocks up; US confidence takes a hit; France 'bankrupt'; NZ$1 = US$0.837 TWI - 75.3
90 seconds at 9 am: US factory orders strong; stocks rise; gold falls; Iceland wins; ICBC stake being sold; anger at milk taint taunt; NZ$1 = US$0.830, TWI - 74.8
29th Jan 13, 8:45am
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90 seconds at 9 am: US factory orders strong; stocks rise; gold falls; Iceland wins; ICBC stake being sold; anger at milk taint taunt; NZ$1 = US$0.830, TWI - 74.8
Here are some tips to find the right job in the age of social media; how to make your skills searchable and accessible to recruiters online
28th Jan 13, 10:39am
Here are some tips to find the right job in the age of social media; how to make your skills searchable and accessible to recruiters online
Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Ken Rogoff says worry; sudden outflow; Germany's gold delusion; Mary Jo White; Roubini gets optimistic; world's oldest bank wobbles; Dilbert, and more
28th Jan 13, 10:02am
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Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Ken Rogoff says worry; sudden outflow; Germany's gold delusion; Mary Jo White; Roubini gets optimistic; world's oldest bank wobbles; Dilbert, and more
Farmers rankled by "uninformed opinion" on what the detection of DCD in milk means
28th Jan 13, 9:21am
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Farmers rankled by "uninformed opinion" on what the detection of DCD in milk means
ECB to be paid back early; Japan to rely less on new debt; next US fiscal crisis brewing; Aussie storms could cost NZ; NZ$1 = US$0.837
28th Jan 13, 8:39am
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ECB to be paid back early; Japan to rely less on new debt; next US fiscal crisis brewing; Aussie storms could cost NZ; NZ$1 = US$0.837
Home loan affordability now worst since November 2010 as regional differences build; Porirua deteriorated most in 2012
25th Jan 13, 11:01am
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Home loan affordability now worst since November 2010 as regional differences build; Porirua deteriorated most in 2012
90 seconds at 9 am: World PMIs beat expectations but France and NZ lag; Denmark raises rates; SEC gets tough chief; Japan exports fall; NZ$1 = US$0.838, TWI - 75.4
25th Jan 13, 8:42am
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90 seconds at 9 am: World PMIs beat expectations but France and NZ lag; Denmark raises rates; SEC gets tough chief; Japan exports fall; NZ$1 = US$0.838, TWI - 75.4
Fertiliser companies withdraw DCD products that remediate nitrate levels under pressure from Fonterra to protect trade access
24th Jan 13, 5:13pm
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Fertiliser companies withdraw DCD products that remediate nitrate levels under pressure from Fonterra to protect trade access
The Co-operative Bank aims term deposit offer at smaller scale savers as mortgage rate changes hog the headlines
24th Jan 13, 12:30pm
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The Co-operative Bank aims term deposit offer at smaller scale savers as mortgage rate changes hog the headlines
90 seconds at 9 am: IMF lowers world growth forecast on euro-zone weakness; UK to vote on EU membership; Congress ups debt limit; China worried about overheating; NZ$1 = US$0.841, TWI - 75.5
24th Jan 13, 8:31am
90 seconds at 9 am: IMF lowers world growth forecast on euro-zone weakness; UK to vote on EU membership; Congress ups debt limit; China worried about overheating; NZ$1 = US$0.841, TWI - 75.5
New crown company for big irrigation investment to be established; 'we have plenty of water - its about managing it better'
23rd Jan 13, 1:30pm
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New crown company for big irrigation investment to be established; 'we have plenty of water - its about managing it better'
Research from iconic investment bank says gold could reach US$1,900 by the end of 2013, or fall to US$1,625 by the end of 2014
23rd Jan 13, 11:22am
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Research from iconic investment bank says gold could reach US$1,900 by the end of 2013, or fall to US$1,625 by the end of 2014
90 seconds at 9 am: Eurozone to get Tobin Tax; German confidence surge; carbon price collapse; Japan's war on deflation; iron ore prices to fall; NZ$1 = US$0.840, TWI - 75.4
23rd Jan 13, 8:43am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Eurozone to get Tobin Tax; German confidence surge; carbon price collapse; Japan's war on deflation; iron ore prices to fall; NZ$1 = US$0.840, TWI - 75.4
Borrowers disposable income starts to fall after two years of high weekly levels; wide variance between cities
22nd Jan 13, 12:27pm
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Borrowers disposable income starts to fall after two years of high weekly levels; wide variance between cities
90 seconds at 9 am: Obama into second term; US holiday but stocks rise around world; Britain in rough patch; gold recommended; NZ$1 = US$0.836, TWI - 75.3
22nd Jan 13, 8:46am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Obama into second term; US holiday but stocks rise around world; Britain in rough patch; gold recommended; NZ$1 = US$0.836, TWI - 75.3
Westpac launches market leading two-year fixed mortgage rate with strings attached
22nd Jan 13, 6:44am
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Westpac launches market leading two-year fixed mortgage rate with strings attached
Balance transfer specials launched by two banks targeting credit card users; Westpac sets its special rate at 1.99%
21st Jan 13, 10:58am
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Balance transfer specials launched by two banks targeting credit card users; Westpac sets its special rate at 1.99%
Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Snakes and ladders; student success; Chinese canary; measuring recoveries; Chinese standards; Christine Lagarde; Oscar Wilde; Dilbert, and more
21st Jan 13, 10:03am
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Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Snakes and ladders; student success; Chinese canary; measuring recoveries; Chinese standards; Christine Lagarde; Oscar Wilde; Dilbert, and more
House prices in our major urban centres are rising faster than household incomes; Auckland in crisis; but still some cities where the median multiple is below three
21st Jan 13, 9:44am
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House prices in our major urban centres are rising faster than household incomes; Auckland in crisis; but still some cities where the median multiple is below three
90 seconds at 9 am: ASB raises 2yr mortgage rate; equity markets strong; US housing improves; Republicans retreat on debt limit; NZ$1 = US$0.836, TWI - 75.3
21st Jan 13, 8:48am
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90 seconds at 9 am: ASB raises 2yr mortgage rate; equity markets strong; US housing improves; Republicans retreat on debt limit; NZ$1 = US$0.836, TWI - 75.3
ASB has increased its key 2 year fixed mortgage rate by +0.20% while cutting longer term rates
21st Jan 13, 7:07am
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ASB has increased its key 2 year fixed mortgage rate by +0.20% while cutting longer term rates
Westpac fixed rates brought into line with main rivals for 6mth and 1yr terms
18th Jan 13, 4:59pm
Westpac fixed rates brought into line with main rivals for 6mth and 1yr terms
Record milk production continues in current season despite recent weather hiccups
18th Jan 13, 3:24pm
Record milk production continues in current season despite recent weather hiccups
Friday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Inequality redux; value added; money and happiness; new gold standard; the world in 2050; Dilbert, and more
18th Jan 13, 10:36am
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Friday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Inequality redux; value added; money and happiness; new gold standard; the world in 2050; Dilbert, and more