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![NZ services sector expands at cracking pace](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
NZ services sector expands at cracking pace
New Zealand's services sector grew at its fastest recorded pace last month as sales activity rallied, ending a recent horror run of data.
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Fear driving improved NZ savings
Better attitudes towards saving and debt reduction in New Zealand are being driven by fear and are unsustainable, says the head of a major bank.
![ANZ betting on 'power of two'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
ANZ betting on 'power of two'
ANZ Bank sees no rush of customers to rivals with death of National brand.
!['Two brave guys' trap bank axe accused](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Two brave guys' trap bank axe accused
Two quick-thinking bystanders barricaded a rampaging, axe-wielding man inside a Whangamata bank until police arrived.
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Arrest after bank attack
A staff member was trapped inside Whangamata BNZ as an axe-wielding man smashed its windows and counter this morning, police say.
![Should we act on the high NZ dollar?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Should we act on the high NZ dollar?
Most agree that the kiwi is overvalued and some say the solution is for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates. But two differing perspectives argue it's not that simple. Add your comment to the debate.
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Big bank profits the price for stability - Bollard
The four Australian-owned banks earn more out of NZ than banks in most other countries, but that's the price of a sound financial system, says Alan Bollard.
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Jewellery swiped at open home
Thieves posing as would-be property buyers stole jewellery from a family during an open home.
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Live Chat replay - Doing business with China
Live Chat replay - Doing business with China - BNZ economist Tony Alexander
![Services sector gathers steam in April](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Services sector gathers steam in April
New Zealand's services sector picked up pace in the last month, led by new orders.