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Selected price index data shows overall inflation pressure continues to ease.
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Reserve Bank deputy governor says NZ rate hikes had intended effect
Deputy Governor says its plan has largely worked - with some surprises.
Opinion: Why supermarkets need a regulatory kick up the backside
OPINION: Unfortunately, a level playing field is not much use if nobody turns up to play.
10 lessons top economists learnt from the Covid years
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Why romance and dating is becoming an unaffordable luxury for young Kiwis
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Liam Dann: Business failures have hit levels not seen since the economy was booming. What gives?
OPINION: The number of business failures is accelerating, yet confidence is rising.
Editorial: NZ needs a third major supermarket player
OPINION: Tinkering around the edges has not been enough to make a difference.
Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'
Concern over housing costs hits record high across rich nations
Financial Times: Rising mortgage costs, rents meet building shortage to stoke crisis.
Petrol savings on the way as global oil price slumps to lowest this year
Brent crude fell 5% overnight to its lowest level since December
New Zealand’s standard of living going backwards - report
S&P says there are a number of risks the country needs to address.
New house-building business couldn't survive downturn: $8.9m liabilities
KPMG will now go about realising assets in an attempt to repay company debts.
Inside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?
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The food price spike is over, but what are we left with?
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Financial stress eases for young Kiwis but rises for mortgage holders
Signs financial stress could be easing, but not for everyone.
Asia shares steady, US dollar firm before jobs test
Upcoming jobs report may be crucial for rate cuts in world's biggest economy.
Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?
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Liam Dann: The economy sucks – why is business confidence so high?
OPINION: Business optimism has surged, despite the recession and rising unemployment.
Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
Who are the winners and losers of supermarket member pricing?
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Are we at 'peak bad' for the economy?
Confidence is important - but a real recovery will need more, economist says.
Hundreds likely to be sleeping in cars after leaving emergency housing
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Business confidence soars to highest in a decade – ANZ
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