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Banks fight IRD for $8m

Gloom lifts but slump will take toll

The economy's prospects look a lot brighter in the Treasury's latest forecasts than they did when it was preparing the Budget in April.

New Axa bid may spark big shake up

Shops on standby to mop up the bonus

Citi deaf to EMI tune

NZ services 'unequivocally upbeat' in lead-up to Christmas: PSI

Deposit battle intensifies as banks offer new rates

Kiwi dollar falls as US retail buoys greenback

<i>Gill South</i>: Walking the talk the best weapon in the leadership armoury

NZ dollar surges on OCR statement

<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Bollard asks Govt to do its part

Alan Bollard has sent a clear message to Govt that he wants more restraint on public spending.

Bollard turns focus on to tax reform

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has singled out tax reform as an important tool in tackling our economic challenges.

Bollard leaves OCR steady

Alan Bollard has left the OCR unchanged at 2.5pc. The pick-up in economy may drive an early rate hike next year.

Bollard leaves OCR steady

Interest rates have been left on hold by the Reserve Bank this morning.

<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Bollard takes his stand

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard today gave himself wiggle room to raise the OCR earlier than previously indicated.

Bonus tax will spark exodus, says banker

Market lower, reflects offshore markets

Dollar lower ahead of monetary policy statement