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House slump biggest risk to recovery
Sharp slowdowns in the Auckland housing market or in China are the main risks the NZIER sees to a recovery which is accelerating and broadening.
Editorial: PM right to put environmental bias of the RMA to a vote
Editorial: The Prime Minister made a little-noticed announcement last week that could have much louder repercussions in this year's election campaign.
Milk price slide tipped
Dairy farmers can expect to see a drop in the milk price to around $7 a kg of milk solids .
Migration gain hits 11-year high
The population gain from migration has climbed to a 13-year high as the net loss of people to Australia dwindled to just 210 last month, the lowest for at least 18 years.
'What a total creep': PM's unwise wink?
Australia's PM is feeling widespread anger to his tough Budget first hand - but criticism stepped up a notch when he was caught in a conspiratorial wink yesterday.
Dairy boss picks industry evolution
The acquisition by French food giant Danone of two New Zealand dairy companies last month signals a new phase in the evolution of the local dairy industry.
Airline, Tourism NZ extend partnership
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in important markets over the next year.
Auckland's $7b plan to pull in tourists
Seaplanes, America's Cup yacht charters and the Auckland Harbour Bridge SkyPath are among forecast visitor experiences tipped to boost the city's tourism income.
Support for capital gains tax
A capital gains tax would reduce the price it is rational for an investor to pay for a property by as much as 23 per cent, Westpac economists say.