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$572pw: Auckland's mortgages soar
Homes are at their most affordable in six years - apart from in Auckland, where the average weekly mortgage is more than $570 a week.

Govt claims credit for six-year inflation low
The Government is claiming credit for low price rises, saying people have more money in their pockets on the back on low inflation and increasing wages.

World media picks up on Henry comments
Paul Henry's controversial on air comments have gained worldwide media attention.

Henry's remarks the actions of one person - McCully
Murray McCully has said he will make it clear to the Indian Government that TVNZ is independent and Paul Henry's 'insulting' comments were the actions of an individual.

India lodges formal Henry protest
India has summoned NZ's high commissioner to protest against Paul Henry's 'racist remarks'.

Extended retail deposit guarantee gets little traction
Only seven companies - including the three "Heartland Bank" merger partners - have signed up for the Crown's extended retail deposit guarantee scheme.

NZ wool prices hit 14-year high
New Zealand wool prices surged to a 14-year high amid renewed demand for the fibre in the Middle East and Europe.

<i>Stock Takes</i>: Tasty pickings
It's not just Chinese investors looking to buy NZ food companies.

NZ firms to gain from aussie dollar surge
New Zealand tourism businesses and manufacturers that export to Australia are expected to be the winners from a strengthening Australian dollar.

NZ Post tops new corporate reputation scale
NZ Post has come out top of a new Corporate Reputation Index, while Telecom has come bottom of the list.