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Global growth index places NZ fourth
New Zealand has ranked fourth among the most attractive countries in the world for supporting and enabling dynamic business growth.
Reports to power Meridian float
The Shareholders Association has welcomed a move by the stock exchange to help fund independent research on the Meridian Energy sharemarket float.
Forecast June quarter slip seen as blip
The economy may have contracted in the June quarter, as the effects of the summer drought hit home, economists say.
Kiwi shoppers feeling less confident
Consumer confidence has dipped but the overall mood still points to an improving economy, according to latest data.
NZ boat firms bank on Cup
As Emirates Team NZ push hard for victory in the America's Cup, marine companies are pinning their hopes on a win and a boost to the industry.
France targets high-tech future
President Francois Hollande denied he was returning France to the age of state interventionism as he launched 34 projects.
After-effects of recession linger on
When Lehman Brothers collapsed and the United States' financial system went from unstable to critical, New Zealand was already in recession.
Treasury rejected Tiwai Point plan
Treasury advised the Government not to pay the owners of the Tiwai Point smelter to keep the business running, documents released this afternoon show.
Loan limits boost youth interest
There's been a big jump in the number of younger people trying to get mortgages ahead of new Reserve Bank low-deposit lending rules, says credit agency Veda.
Interest rates hike case building
The case for higher interest rates gained more weight today after subtle shifts in the Reserve Bank's language were interpreted as being more hawkish.