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New Zealand dollar's new high
The NZ dollar has hit a fresh post-float high against the Aussie dollar - touching 96.22 Australian cents. Why is it doing so well?
NZD hits record high against Aussie
The New Zealand dollar rose to its highest against the Australian dollar since the Aussie was floated in 1983.
Liam Dann: Lots of life left in this year, never mind the one ahead
Liam Dann writes: 2014 doesn't look like letting go early. In fact, like a good TV drama, it looks set to end on a cliff-hanger.
Good cash choices will pay off
Don't fall into the trap of paying off your credit card at the minimum rate. Banks usually require 3-5 per cent of the total each month...
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard: Japan's recovery bid a threat to the world
HSBC has warned that Japan's barely disguised attempt to drive down the yen is becoming dangerous and may spin out of control, leading to an exchange rate crisis next year and a worldwide currency....
Russian crisis: Why it matters
Russia's ruble was tanking on Tuesday faster than journalists could type, hitting levels against the dollar that were unimaginable even a week ago.
Firms target opportunities in high dollar
Most New Zealand corporates have learned how to deal with a high exchange rate and are now looking at the opportunities it presents for investing overseas, HSBC's New Zealand chief executive, Noel....
Dollar drifts lower as crude oil prices continue slide
The New Zealand dollar fell as the continued decline in crude oil prices stoked concern that global economic growth may be faltering
Brian Fallow: Riding the dairy monster
A $6 billion drop in dairy farmers' incomes this season is a blow to the wider economy, no question, writes Brian Fallow. But it's not all bad.
Banks face warning from FMA
The Financial Markets Authority has warned it may name and shame banks or even restrict their licences if alleged KiwiSaver mis-selling and switching practices are allowed to continue.
Reserve Bank won't halt rises
The Reserve Bank has left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent, saying any further rate hikes are likely to be at a later stage.
House sales up, prices rise in November
Annual house sales rose for the first time in 13 months, driven by higher value properties, according to REINZ data released today.
NZ resident fights rates charges
New Zealand resident Darrell Read is fighting charges from Britain's Serious Fraud Office that allege he was part of an international rates rigging scheme.
Dollar rebounds after touching 2-year low against US
The New Zealand dollar rebounded after touching a fresh two-and-a-half year low as investors sold US dollars
Oz banks need extra capital
Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its three main rivals may need as much as A$30 billion ($32.4 billion) in fresh capital.
Big four Aussie banks face shake-up
Australian banks should be forced to hold more capital to minimise their risk of failure and improve competition, the Financial System Inquiry has found.