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Former MP named new Te Puia board chairman

'His experience in governance, management and business will be an asset.'

Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%

Financial Times: Core inflation was lower than economists’ expectations.

Economists warn of lasting economic changes after New Zealand’s high inflation

‘Never seen such a sustained period of financial stress.’

Diplomat says Russian attacks on ships, Ukraine farmers show need for NZ support

Machinations around oil and shipping as Ukraine faces tough winter.

Liam Dann: What the inflation fall means for interest rates

New inflation data may clear a path for more aggressive interest rate cuts.

Health sector woes contribute to ACC's books plunging $7.2b into deficit

The Government is to decide whether to increase ACC levies.

What to consider when picking a home loan rate

The OCR cut of 50bps is great for interest rates, but what does it mean for buyers?

Consumers Price Index inflation falls to 2.2%

Inflation fell to 2.2% year-on-year, well below the June quarter and also slightly below consensus forecasts of 2.3%. Video / Alyse Wright

'End of crushing price rises' as inflation falls

Inflation was down significantly in the latest quarter.

China to borrow more to shore up economy, boost banks

Financial Times: Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an gave few details on the amount of funding.

Better times ahead? NZ yield curve points to improved outlook

New Zealand's yield curve has continued to steepen after the RBNZ's rate cut this week.

Brain drain: A record 81,200 Kiwis departing as fewer migrants arrived

New Zealand's net migration continues to dwindle.

Milton’s devastation and Crown deficit | Focus Morning Bulletin October 11, 2024

Kiwis caught in Hurricane Milton’s devastation, Chris Luxon speaks out against Israel’s Prime Minister and how the Government’s books are looking amid challenging economic times.

US inflation fell to 2.4% in September

Financial Times: Figures for headline and core rates marginally surpass expectations.

Ethnic symposium takes centre stage at the Cordis

Ethnic Communities Minister Melissa Lee is building a big ethnic base.

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

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

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.

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

Banks could profiteer from the changing interest rate environment.