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Pharmac TPP fears dismissed
Leading American trade economist Professor Peter Petri is optimistic that the Trans Pacific Partnership will turn out to be less damaging to Pharmac than people fear.
TPP leak shows drug company push
A document shows the US was trying to get increased TPP protection for drug company intellectual property.
Will Auckland property ever be affordable?
Auckland housing affordability has fallen 10.2pc in the quarter - and 25 per cent over the previous 12 months.
Huge risks in loan-financed housing bubble
Auckland's credit-financed housing bubble is a grave threat to the NZ economic outlook, writes Matthew Goodson.
Bank tips big OCR cuts coming
ASB Bank says it now expects the Reserve Bank to slash the OCR throughout this year, returning rates to a record low of 2.5pc.
NZ dollar falls on weak dairy auction
The New Zealand dollar fell after prices for the nation's largest commodity export declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.
Fran O'Sullivan: Kiwi firms must hold nerve
New Zealand businesses should keep their nerve as international markets are spooked by the Chinese sharemarket sell-off, the closure of Greek banks and even a signal by Puerto Rico that it cannot pay....
Tiwai Pt decision delayed for a month
A decision on the future of Tiwai Point's massive electricity contract, due today - has been delayed by a month.
Wall St up, Euro markets down as Greek deadline looms
World stockmarkets have moved only slightly overnight, as the news from Greece changes minute by minute.
Cricket World Cup boosted GDP
Co-hosting the Cricket World Cup boosted New Zealand’s economy by $110 million, according to a new analysis.
Building consents stall
Building consents were static in May as dwindling demand in Auckland offset increased construction intentions in other parts of NZ.
TPP talks about to speed up - Groser
Trade Minister Tim Groser says TPP talks should soon pick up steam, with negotiators preparing to put their real cards on the table.
World shares fall overnight on Greek fears
World shares have slumped on concern Greece is headed for default and exit from the euro zone.
Job market confidence low
New Zealanders grew more downcast about the state of the labour market in the second quarter, with a softer outlook for wage growth weighing on confidence.
NZD falls to fresh low
The kiwi dollar has fallen gain, as the Greece debt crisis pushes investors into 'safe havens".
Is the Chinese stock bubble coming to an end?
Is the great Chinese stock bubble of 2015 coming to an end?
Medal-winner links eco values with economics
This year's Blake Medal winner has a talent for persuading us all that our natural environment is our biggest priority. Geoff Cumming reports.
Dollar still too high, says Reserve Bank
Traders in the local currency are sensitive to suggestions that the Reserve Bank may intervene in the market to lower its value.
Trade deficit shrinks in May
For the month of May, New Zealand had a trade surplus of $350 million, beating expectations for a $100 million deficit.
Busting Winston Peters' immigration myths
Auckland's net gain of 26,600 migrants in the past year boosted demand for housing in the city, writes Brian Fallow. But if you are talking about home ownership there are a lot more factors at play.
Trade deal entering end-game
Chances of the Trans-Pacific Partnership being finished are now about 70 per cent, says Trade Negotiations Minister Tim Groser.
How rich are the rich?
The new World Wealth Report shows tremendous amounts of wealth have been accumulated during the past five years.
Wall St down as Greece deal gets shaky
Wall St moved lower overnight with European equities as the posturing between Greece and its international creditors continued.