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New Zealanders ‘desperately deserve’ cross party agreement on climate adaptation, Greens co-leader says, as politicians talk insurance at final election debate

New Zealanders ‘desperately deserve’ cross party agreement on climate adaptation, Greens co-leader says, as politicians talk insurance at final election debate

Election countdown: Over 1.4 million early votes cast, National and ACT both surpass $2 million in big political donations

Election countdown: Over 1.4 million early votes cast, National and ACT both surpass $2 million in big political donations

There's no guarantee the September quarter 5.7% unemployment rate is the peak, Kiwibank economists say

There's no guarantee the September quarter 5.7% unemployment rate is the peak, Kiwibank economists say

New Zealand’s jobless rate increased to 5.7% in the September quarter, with 174,000 people unemployed

New Zealand’s jobless rate increased to 5.7% in the September quarter, with 174,000 people unemployed

For the third Ipsos poll in a row, Labour leads across all five top issues such as inflation and the economy as political parties make final election campaign push

For the third Ipsos poll in a row, Labour leads across all five top issues such as inflation and the economy as political parties make final election campaign push

Vero Insurance says weather-related claims have surged to $186.4 million over the past year, and warns climate change is projected to push up claims costs between 12% to 15% by 2040

Vero Insurance says weather-related claims have surged to $186.4 million over the past year, and warns climate change is projected to push up claims costs between 12% to 15% by 2040

The RBNZ’s Christmas present to NZ will be an OCR hike in December, BNZ’s Stephen Toplis says, but other economists who are also projecting a December OCR rise, don't think it's locked in

The RBNZ’s Christmas present to NZ will be an OCR hike in December, BNZ’s Stephen Toplis says, but other economists who are also projecting a December OCR rise, don't think it's locked in

In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank holds the Official Cash Rate at 2.75% following a 4-3 vote, NZ dollar tanks

In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank holds the Official Cash Rate at 2.75% following a 4-3 vote, NZ dollar tanks

Political activity: ACT releases election manifesto, Labour says it will make the cost of living and healthcare its first priorities if elected as party leaders cast their votes early

Political activity: ACT releases election manifesto, Labour says it will make the cost of living and healthcare its first priorities if elected as party leaders cast their votes early

National shares 100-day plan if elected into government, Opportunity proposes a Future Generations Commissioner ‘to give future New Zealanders a voice’

National shares 100-day plan if elected into government, Opportunity proposes a Future Generations Commissioner ‘to give future New Zealanders a voice’

NZ First leader Winston Peters says his party will lift productivity by introducing a targeted 50% depreciation rate in the first year for new machinery and equipment for businesses in manufacturing and targeted export sectors

NZ First leader Winston Peters says his party will lift productivity by introducing a targeted 50% depreciation rate in the first year for new machinery and equipment for businesses in manufacturing and targeted export sectors

'Temporary reprieve' of 3.7% September year CPI inflation doesn't see economists pull back from expectations of OCR hike next week

'Temporary reprieve' of 3.7% September year CPI inflation doesn't see economists pull back from expectations of OCR hike next week

Annual inflation hits 3.7% in the September quarter with petrol continuing to lead the way, followed by the cost of constructing new housing, electricity, international airfares and local authority rates

Annual inflation hits 3.7% in the September quarter with petrol continuing to lead the way, followed by the cost of constructing new housing, electricity, international airfares and local authority rates

More competition in the insurance market as people continue to explore higher excess options when shopping for car, house and contents insurance, Quashed chief executive says

More competition in the insurance market as people continue to explore higher excess options when shopping for car, house and contents insurance, Quashed chief executive says

Volume of financial hardship withdrawals overtook early KiwiSaver withdrawals for first homes in September

Volume of financial hardship withdrawals overtook early KiwiSaver withdrawals for first homes in September

With people needing to enrol to vote by October 25, Electoral Commission data shows only 66.7% of eligible people aged between 18 to 24 are currently enrolled while other age groups surpass 80%

With people needing to enrol to vote by October 25, Electoral Commission data shows only 66.7% of eligible people aged between 18 to 24 are currently enrolled while other age groups surpass 80%

Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures

Inflation projected to soften slightly and temporarily in September quarter, economists say, with big concerns raised for the future due to rising fuel prices, weak currency adding to inflation pressures

Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise month-on-month while onions record largest annual increase since 2008, Statistics New Zealand says

Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise month-on-month while onions record largest annual increase since 2008, Statistics New Zealand says

MBIE to consider proposal for moored vessel as Government shortlists preferred provider for LNG import terminal in Taranaki

MBIE to consider proposal for moored vessel as Government shortlists preferred provider for LNG import terminal in Taranaki

It's election policies galore as Greens back bed levy, National pledges to reverse ‘ban’ on Auckland’s minimum car park rules and Labour eyes redirecting money to the Elevate NZ Venture Fund

It's election policies galore as Greens back bed levy, National pledges to reverse ‘ban’ on Auckland’s minimum car park rules and Labour eyes redirecting money to the Elevate NZ Venture Fund

‘The Greens are serious about the economy’: Green Party outlines plan to create an extra 64,000 jobs on top of Treasury’s forecast of 220,000 over the next four years and to 'rescope' Investment Boost

‘The Greens are serious about the economy’: Green Party outlines plan to create an extra 64,000 jobs on top of Treasury’s forecast of 220,000 over the next four years and to 'rescope' Investment Boost

‘We should at least die trying’: Both National and Labour say they will commit to having discussions on superannuation and trying to find common ground

‘We should at least die trying’: Both National and Labour say they will commit to having discussions on superannuation and trying to find common ground

Major parties under 30% while NZ First surges, giving current coalition enough seats to return to government, latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows

Major parties under 30% while NZ First surges, giving current coalition enough seats to return to government, latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows

'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

'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

Chris Hipkins promises Labour 'will break down the barriers that stop new competitors taking on the big banks'

Chris Hipkins promises Labour 'will break down the barriers that stop new competitors taking on the big banks'