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Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill

The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.

Public service shrinks by 2162 people in six months - Govt wants more cuts

Willis says departments should plan to receive no new funding for cost pressures.

'Sobering': Govt books sink further into the red than expected

Treasury wary of higher Health NZ staff costs and ACC claims costs.

Watch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinking

Collins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.

Banks set date to introduce key anti-scam measure, reimbursement question still hanging

Watchdog says it's 'shameful' banks took so long to introduce confirmation of payee tech.

Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder

Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.

What does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?

Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.

Zespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court

'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.

Will savers be stung more than borrowers benefit from falling interest rates?

Banks could profiteer from the changing interest rate environment.

The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'

The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.

Market close: NZ sharemarket surges on OCR cut

The stocks benefiting from lower interest rates rose.

Chorus of OCR cut cheer drowns out message of tough times ahead – Liam Dann

OPINION: Central banks don't slash rates unless economies are in serious trouble.

How are retailers reacting to the OCR decision?

Retailers have shared their excitement about the OCR cut right in time for Christmas.

RBNZ cuts OCR: How the market reacted

NZ stocks rallied after the Reserve Bank cut its key interest rate by half a point.

Thinking of breaking your mortgage? What you need to know

'The more you chase perfection, the worse your returns can be.'

RBNZ pays Crown whopper $600m dividend, but there's a catch

The Reserve Bank gives with one hand, but takes with the other.

Great Resignation no more: More Kiwi workers look for stability amid rising unemployment

Less Kiwi workers intend on changing their jobs in the next 12 months.

'Brighter days ahead': Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 50 basis points to 4.75%, banks cut interest rates

Future changes to the OCR 'would depend on its evolving assessment of the economy'.