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Treasury wary of higher Health NZ staff costs and ACC claims costs.
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Interest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.
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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'.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
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Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes
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Are you better off than your neighbours? Map reveals income by area
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Reserve Bank fires shot at critics - says it isn't hurting farmers and businesses
Regulator argues its bank capital rules aren't hurting farmers and businesses.
Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters
Many of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.
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He said protesters were 'being extreme', people gave govt mandate by voting.
Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.50%: What it means for markets and inflation
OPINON: The Federal Reserve has started its easing cycle with a bang.
‘We’ve been on a journey’: How Fonterra’s finances have changed
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Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
Markets with Madison: Air NZ hangar
Our national airline is making less money on its long-haul routes and aircraft engine issues are keeping a lid on growth. Should it remain an international airline?
GDP explained: What is it and why does it matter?
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Spring ushers in improved farmer confidence - survey
Broader agri economy confidence has increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%.
Markets with Madison: Super Fund
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Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close
OPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Profit down but performance solid for Briscoes
The group reported a $33 million profit but isn't confident of hitting last year's highs.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Inside Economics: The water-powered hydraulic computer built in 1949
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Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
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