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GDP falls worse than expected: What that could mean for future interest rate hikes

Economists had expected data for the December quarter to show a sharp contraction.

ANZ settles with scam victim, Canadian killer in NZ & Govts warning over China | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 March, 2023

New Zealand's biggest bank pays up after scammers target pensioner, why things aren’t all as they seem in the health sector and documents reveal fears our Government has over China in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

TradeWindow boss willing to take haircut after raise ‘falls well short’

Forsyth Barr highlights cash burn. Firm still hopeful it will attract new investment.

Govt announces further Russia sanctions on anniversary of invasion

NZ has sanctioned 1000+ individuals, 300 entities, taken trade measures against Russia.

Turners confirms 'upward pricing pressure' on vehicles after cyclone

Auction firm says there may be a short-term imbalance in demand and supply of used cars.

EU trade deal on track for formal signing this year

EU Ambassador to New Zealand Nina Obermaier says NZers should see Europe as an ally.

Why Chinese companies are investing billions in Mexico

NY Times: Mexico attracts Chinese businesses wary of shipping and geopolitical problems.

Eurozone set to avoid recession this year as economists’ gloom lifts

Financial Times: Big change as IMF indicates it will upgrade global forecasts.

Biden and Macron hold talks on Ukraine, climate, China

Biden will honour Macron with the first state dinner of his presidency during his visit.

Finland PM talks up need to arm Ukraine in meeting with Jacinda Ardern

Finnish Prime Minister Sana Marin is building relationships in the Pacific region.

As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EU

Rishi Sunak's new Tory govt is trying to improve ties with bloc after years of acrimony.

Editorial: PM Ardern glad-handing on the world stage

EDITORIAL: Jacinda Ardern has had a busy week.

PM Jacinda Ardern on the Xi-Trudeau showdown - ahead of meeting both at Apec

Talking and telling: PM Jacinda Ardern on when leader talks should stay secret

China waning as a global disinflationary force

OPINION: What to make of the big global structural forces playing out right now.

PM Jacinda Ardern to meet China's President Xi Jinping

Ardern will meet with China's President in first face-to-face since 2019.

Claire Trevett: Implicit warning to PM in Xi’s rebuke of Trudeau

President Xi's rebuke of Justin Trudeau comes a day before Ardern is due to meet Xi.