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<i>Brian Fallow: </i>This has to be the right call
Enjoy the low interest rates while they last...
<i>Bernard Hickey :</i> Bollard should have waited
The Reserve Bank should have waited for more data on the true impact of the earthquake and put a bit more faith in the resilience of the New Zealand economy.
Westpac runaway: I'm afraid and alone
A pale and exhausted Kara Hurring last night spoke of her isolation as she faces up to her fugitive past.
Parker: Don't take RWC from us
Christchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, and its citizens "will be far from pleased if they miss out on an event that has taken on a different meaning", Mayor Bob Parker said this morning.
BNZ, Kiwibank follow the trend, cutting interest rates
BNZ and Kiwibank have joined the other banks and cut mortgage rates.
Key: I want RWC in Christchurch
John Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.
ANZ, National banks cut mortgage rates
Sister banks ANZ and National have cut mortgage interest rates.
Earthquake flattens already weak economic outlook: NZIER
The economy will now barely grow at all in 2011, because of a "noxious mix" of spiking global petrol and food prices along with the impact of the second Christchurch earthquake, says NZIER.
Kiwi dollar may fall as Christchurch earthquake costs become known
The New Zealand dollar may extend its losses this week as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake becomes clearer.
Liam Dann: Enormity of disaster means all economic bets are off
Amid the tragedy and debris it feels harsh to talk about economics and daunting to talk about getting Christchurch back to business.
ANZ says shift to single IT platform and restructure to cost $220m
ANZ New Zealand says its plans to put the ANZ and National Banks onto one IT platform and restructure management by laying off 45 staff and establishing a new structure will cost it a total of $220m.