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Liam Dann: Rock star economy, but which rock star?
Even after the solid GDP result last week there remains a nagging doubt that we're not really the kind of rock star that sets the world on fire, writes Liam Dann.
New Zealand economy rocking on
Paul Bloxham, who dubbed NZ 'the rock star economy', is sticking to his guns. He said the NZ economy was still powering ahead and was likely to outstrip other members in the OECD.
Consumer confidence rebounds
New Zealand consumer confidence rebounded from a six-month low in June, supported by a strong economy.
Dita De Boni: It's rolling along nicely. Right?
It seems inescapable to conclude that the world is once more heading towards financial disaster, writes Dita De Boni.
Key boasts about NZ to Fed head Yellen
The chairwoman of the US Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, said the New Zealand economy seemed to doing extremely well.
Mining sector in shock over seabed mining rejection
Mining industry leaders are in shock over the rejection of an application to mine ironsands from off the coast of southern Taranaki.
Growth will keep rate hikes coming
Strong growth in construction led to a 1.0 per cent rise in gross domestic product (GDP) in the March 2014 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today.
Brian Fallow: Greed not good in governors' eyes
Bank bosses argue capitalism must a regain sense of social responsibility to restore public faith in its virtues.
$1.4b quarterly surplus a record
New Zealand recorded a $1.4 billion current account surplus in the March quarter, the largest ever.
Ocean ironsands mining decision due tomorrow
The fate of a $70 million bid to mine ironsands off the ocean floor in the southern Taranaki Bight will be known this Wednesday.
Consumer confidence still high
A sluggish housing market, falling dairy prices and rising interest rates have had little impact yet on consumer confidence.
Consumer confidence slips
New Zealand consumer confidence fell in the second quarter as lower dairy prices and higher interest rates weighed on sentiment.
Strong growth for NZ economy tipped
The economy probably accelerated in the first quarter, supporting the central bank's view that it must press on with interest rate increases to keep inflation at bay.
Liam Dann: Rebel onslaught shakes global economy
Liam Dann asks, "What sort of economic fallout can we expect if Baghdad falls? It is a question that has carried serious geopolitical weight for thousands of years."