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Wall St up as China, Germany deliver

NZ dollar recovers as exports fears ease

Wall Street falls for third day

NZ dollar rises after dairy auction eases fears

Wall St falls as September taper back in focus

NZ dollar regains ground as trade fears lessen

Wall St slips on Fed man's taper talk

Kiwi slumps on Fonterra botulism scare

The NZ dollar has dropped a cent and a half in reaction to Fonterra's announcement.

'Mum and Dad' equity for deposits

Westpac has launched a service allowing family members to help first-home buyers into properties.

NZ dollar holds above 80 US cents

Wall St focus on the Fed this week

NZ dollar surges to 6-week high vs US

NZ dollar gains on Wheeler stimulus signal

OCR held at record low 2.5pc

The Reserve Bank governor has kept the official cash rate at 2.5 per cent, though he'll mull a hike if the momentum in housing spurs broader inflation.

Earnings fuel new Dow record overnight

First home buyers still priority - Key

The Prime Minister says first home buyers remain 'a priority' for the govt, but he's stopped short of endorsing a suggestion from one of his ministers.