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NZ dollar falls then recovers on rate cut move

NZ sharemarket falls as investors worry about Middle East

Building boom 'will help economy'

Rebuilding Christchurch will create conditions similar to the building boom between 2002 and 2007, Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard says, helping the economy and improving prospects for the building sector 'massively'.

Banks slash mortgage rates after OCR cut

Banks have slashed interest rates after the Official Cash Rate was cut to a record low of 2.5 per cent.

NZ dollar dips after Bollard slashes rate

<i>Brian Fallow: </i>This has to be the right call

Enjoy the low interest rates while they last...

<i>Bernard Hickey :</i> Bollard should have waited

The Reserve Bank should have waited for more data on the true impact of the earthquake and put a bit more faith in the resilience of the New Zealand economy.

Big four uneasy about ban

Parker: Don't take RWC from us

Christchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, and its citizens "will be far from pleased if they miss out on an event that has taken on a different meaning", Mayor Bob Parker said this morning.

BNZ, Kiwibank follow the trend, cutting interest rates

BNZ and Kiwibank have joined the other banks and cut mortgage rates.

No end in view to world oil price hike

Key: I want RWC in Christchurch

John Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.

NZ dollar treading water until OCR review

The New Zealand dollar will probably hold around 75 US cents until next Thursday as traders wait for the Reserve Bank to say whether it will cut the OCR.

Growth forecast dips as disaster repercussions are added to outlook

NZ dollar slumps to decade low against Aussie

ANZ, National banks cut mortgage rates

Sister banks ANZ and National have cut mortgage interest rates.