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GDP growth tipped to have slowed, but then lift for rest of 2011
New Zealand's economy probably slowed from its surprisingly robust first-quarter pace in the second three months of 2011 as construction stayed weak and manufacturing continued to tread water.
The rousing giant of Maori money
Large-scale iwi investment in the New Zealand heartland could reinvigorate rural economy.
Cost of tomatoes, broccoli soars
The price of tomatoes soared 34 per cent last month while the cost of green vegetables rose 14.2 per cent....
Nick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth
Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond
Peter Lyons: Trade truths behind great milk 'rip off'
Having lots of cows and sheep is no guarantee that we will get cheap milk and meat.
Paul Callow: Quenching our thirst for water
Developing greater access to irrigation is critical to our economic prosperity and the private sector will likely play a big part.
NZ dollar falls below 87c as fear swamp markets
The New Zealand dollar fell below 87 US cents on the back of weaker equity markets as investors refocused their attention on the stumbling US economy and Europe's sovereign debt crisis.
Dairy prices to fall, but not milk
The price of butter and cheese will drop next month in line with falling international dairy prices - but milk will stay the same.
Bruce Wills: Fewer taxes would help grow the economy for all Kiwis
Labour's proposals will make things a lot worse for exporters, writes Bruce Wills.
Keys says ETS in good shape
Prime Minister John Key has defended New Zealand's emissions trading scheme amid criticism it is soft compared with a new Australian scheme.
GM grass may not be so green
Millions are being spent creating new grasses but the benefits remain uncertain.