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Prices aren't rising much, but there's no need for the Reserve Bank to step on the gas.
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COMMENT: Have you started Christmas shopping yet? Here are my top survival tips.
Let's get tax right this time
Cullen taxation inquiry could suggest changes to make Kiwis save more, borrow less
John Drinnan: Radio NZ te reo strikes the wrong note
Maori language effort is well-meant, but RNZ needs to sell it to listeners.
Telcos should see bigger picture on MMS
COMMENT: Best to avoid using costly service by changing settings.
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COMMENT: In fighting emissions, should agriculture get a better deal than others?
John Drinnan: Labour mixes its signals to TVNZ
Govt isn't requiring state broadcaster to provide public broadcasting.
Niesche: Rupert Murdoch's grip starting to slip
COMMENT: Rupert Murdoch's iron grip on his media empire appears to be slipping.
Fran O'Sullivan: No TPP glory for Trump
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Xero sends a message to the market
OPINION: Xero's move to Australian exchange is a major blow to the NZX.
Brian Fallow: Why the long faces about the economy?
Gloom in the latest surveys doesn't reflect the positive outlook.
It's goodbye to the BRICs, hello Africa
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First 'The Hobbit', now for the sequel
Labour plan for movie-making employment law will heal old wounds, says Minister.
Maybe, just maybe, higher wages ahead
Pay barely kept up with inflation in the latest figures.
Big deals in doubt after foreign sales crackdown
COMMENT: There are some jitters among companies who have assets on the block.
Brian Gaynor: How to fix Fletcher Building
COMMENT: The best option would be to either break up the company or sell non-core assets.
Mary Holm: Earn on your emergency fund
COMMENT: A buffer of three to six months of household expenses is recommended.
Brian Fallow: Labour calls the tune
NZ First's radical policy is nowhere to be seen in coalition deal.
Juha Saarinen: Selloff of NZ firms in Vocus
COMMENT: Internet providers like Orcon and Slingshot are up for sale.
Fran O'Sullivan: Fletcher chairman in firing line
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Get Sorted: Ever met someone who's 100?
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Companies have more to worry about than government
Comment: Businesses have more important things to worry about than the new government.
Diana Clement: It's all in contract, read it!
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Liam Dann: Stay calm and don't panic
COMMENT: With the housing market finely poised, delivering election promises will be hard.
Fran O'Sullivan: Labour needs to reassure business
COMMENT: Coalition partner who talks economy down is not helpful.
Brian Fallow: Keeping the politicians honest
Knowing how to vote would be easier if we had reliable guidance on the cost of policies.
John Drinnan: Life left yet in the set-top box
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