Migration climbs to 10-year high
New Zealand had its highest net gain of migrants in more than 10 years last month, as even fewer Kiwis left for Australia.
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Shutdown: Will the damage last?
It's going to take a lot more political bungling to do any permanent damage to America's reputation or wreck its financial markets.
US Senate votes to reopen government
The US Senate has passed legislation to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government shutdown along the strict terms set by US President Barack Obama.
US House shutdown plan fails; now Senate
Time growing desperately short, US Senate leaders took command of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial government shutdown after a last big attempt by House Republicans abruptly collapsed.
Standoff risk to revival
Brinkmanship in the US threatens the business and consumer confidence on which its economic recovery depends, says AMP chief economist Bevan Graham.
Reserve Bank defends new loan limits
In a speech to the Property Council this morning the Reserve Bank's deputy governor has gone on a charm offensive over its LVR restrictions.
Westpac cuts pre-okayed mortgages
Westpac has confirmed it is withdrawing mortgage pre-approvals for some customers following the introduction of the Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions.
First home buyer numbers drop
The number of first home buyers in the market since the introduction of new Reserve Bank mortgage restrictions last month has plummeted, real estate agents are reporting.
First woman to lead US central bank
In a history-making selection, US President Barack Obama nominated Janet Yellen to be chairman of the Federal Reserve.
QV reports lift in property values
New Zealand property values rose at an 8.4 per cent annual pace last month ahead of the introduction of low-equity home lending restrictions,
US debt crisis: Obama urges new vote
US President Barack Obama says he's willing to negotiate with Republicans on their priorities, but not under the threat of "economic chaos.''