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<i>Brian Fallow :</i> A more cheerful tone from Reserve Bank
As the markets try to divine how long "some time" is, the nuances of the statement are relatively upbeat.
Bollard holds OCR steady at 2.5pc
Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard has held interest rates steady at 2.5pc and says there's no need to raise them any time soon.
<i>NZ currency:</i> Dollar hovers around US80c
The New Zealand dollar finished the day still fluctuating around the US80c level at which it opened at the end of the Easter break.
<i>Inside Money :</i> What to read on a non-bank holiday
New standards will force non-banks to clearly identify and quantify the kinds of risks they're taking with your money.
New signs of 'two speed' property market - report
A new affordability report shows lower interest rates and house prices made it easier for first-home buyers to get into the market.
Crown fielded proposals to buy SCF
The Crown fielded a number of proposals to recapitalise South Canterbury Finance (SCF) or buy it before and as it collapsed but most involved some form of Crown support, according to documents released today.
New RWC pay cards not just for rugby, says sponsor
Fans will need either cash or a special new MasterCard to buy food and drinks at RWC games.
No Eftpos at RWC games after sponsorship deal
Rugby World Cup fans have been told there will no Eftpos at games - and in Auckland and Wellington stadiums, only new debit cards issued by sponsor Mastercard will be accepted.