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The Economy Hub: No risk of deflation in NZ
Despite another quarter of low inflation New Zealand does not need to worry about deflation hurting economic growth, ANZ senior economist
Despite another quarter of low inflation New Zealand does not need to worry about deflation hurting economic growth, ANZ senior economist
The bank has confirmed it may restructure parts of its business and the Herald understands up to 500 jobs could be affected.
Poorer households in New Zealand are subsidising wealthier households to the tune of $59 million a year through credit card reward schemes.
COMMENT: Our sharemarket has been singled out as one of the best performer's in the world, which is why it's tipped to fall harder than the rest from here on.
Two big banks have upgraded their farmgate milk price forecasts after a modest gain in product prices at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.
Rotorua Lakes Council has launched a major campaign to convince Aucklanders to abandon the rat race and move to Rotorua to live and work.
The New Zealand dollar extended its gains after stronger-than-expected third-quarter inflation and dairy auction.
International dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.
The Prime Minister, an endlessly agreeable politician, entertains talk of tax cuts whenever the Budget surplus turns out to be higher than expected.
New Zealand's rate of annual inflation has dropped to just 0.2 per cent for the year to September 30.
More than 520 new jobs and $111 million of capital investment could be pumped into Tauranga by prospective new businesses.
The New Zealand dollar rose ahead of tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction amid expectations prices will rise.
COMMENT: Inflation data due today is tipped to show the economy skating dangerously close to deflation, writes Liam Dann.
Median weekly earnings in Hawke's Bay are surging ahead of other North Island regions.
The BNZ-BusinessNZ performance of services index declined to a seasonally adjusted 54.1 in September.
Market Watch: New Zealand's markets faces a major withdrawal of international investors, says Pie Funds chief Mike Taylor.
New data tomorrow is expected to show inflation near zero - so why does it feel like the cost of living is rising?
The New Zealand dollar rose ahead of third-quarter inflation data tomorrow which is expected to be weak enough to keep the Reserve
COMMENT: Most Rubicon shareholders would like to see the end of the company's autocratic governance.
Bad weather takes its toll on New Zealand milk production at a time when it should be hitting a seasonal peak.
The New Zealand dollar rose from a 10-month low as weaker-than-expected Chinese trade figures deflated global optimism.
Equities on both sides of the Atlantic moved lower as weaker-than-expected data from China revived concern.
COMMENT: Low interest rates make even big home loans affordable - at least for now.
BIG READ: Artificial intelligence is being touted as the biggest potential advance in our history.
For Labour, it is critical that we have an integrated across government plan to reduce emissions.
NZ shares were mixed as Air New Zealand hit a two-year low in the face of increased competition.
WATCH: What's driving the spike in carbon costs? Business Editor at Large Liam Dann talks expert Brian Fallow.
Bill English announced a bigger surplus than expected as a growing economy underpinned by population delivered a bigger tax take than anticipated.
Groceries were cheaper in September, impacted by cheaper bananas, lamb and chicken.
COMMENT: This week's story is about our old friends "the banksters".