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China falls from high

Shaky data out of China lately has economists keeping a wary eye on New Zealand's largest trading partner.

NZ dollar recovers from four-month low

Kiwi dollar tipped to fall this week

Signs of a revival in the Aussie economy have prompted that nation's central bank to remove its easing bias.

Dollar at 5-month low against US

Ditch the credit card debt

Credit card debt has reached a record high - and if you're keen to get rid of yours faster, it pays to hunt for the best deal.

Bank boss keeps eye on expansion

NZ dollar heads for 1.3 percent weekly decline

Dollar falls to month-low

Safe as houses until disaster strikes

Visiting expert points to Christchurch as example of cities or cultures that struggle to recover after catastrophe.

39,000 join bank fees lawsuit

Almost 39,000 people have now signed up to take part in legal action against alleged unfair penalty fees charged by New Zealand banks.

NZ dollar little changed for week as Fed, RBNZ meetings loom

NZ dollar falls on weak Chinese data

Dollar slips on speculation US Fed will further trim asset purchases

The dollar fell against the greenback amid speculation the Federal Reserve will further trim its bond buying programme next week.

Banks 'stress-testing' mortgagors

Major banks are "stress-testing" mortgage borrowers to ensure they will be able to meet repayments when higher interest rates hit.

Kiwi falls against Aussie dollar as inflation accelerates

'No justification' for OCR rise - EMA

The economic recovery will stall if banks have their way and interest rates are lifted in January, the EMA says.