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Interest rate peak poses big risk
Interest rates could peak at a level which would see first-home buyers in Auckland spending two-thirds of household income paying the mortgage.
Editorial: Joyce unfair to force change on universities
Editorial: Eighteen months ago, Steven Joyce had a warning for the country's universities saying he was "more than willing" for the Government to be more directive.
Reserve Bank may have rethink
Another rise in the official cash rate, to 3 per cent, on Thursday is seen as a virtual certainty.
Editorial: Standing up to Japan vital in trade talks
Japan, the world's third-biggest economy, has a long and notorious history of protectionism.
'Bubble about to burst'
Auckland's sizzling property market could bring New Zealand's economy crashing down, a global economic expert warns.
'Chipper' Kiwis push up consumer confidence
New Zealand consumer confidence rose in April as Kiwis became more confident about their own financial position, giving them greater enthusiasm for buying major household items.
Budget may ease size rules for home builders
Finance Minister Bill English has hinted at changes in the Budget to make it easier for housing developers to build smaller and cheaper.
NZ dollar falls as investors look for insight
The New Zealand dollar fell ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.
Govt backs TPP to trump Aust-Japan trade deal
Trade Minister Tim Groser is not impressed by Australia’s free trade agreement with Japan and hopes it will be ignored by the US within the Trans Pacific Partnership.
NZ dollar held its gains
The New Zealand dollar held its gains of last week against the greenback before public statements by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen amid speculation she may clarify the central bank's view on the start of any interest rate hikes in the US.
NZ emissions accelerating
New Zealand's emissions of greenhouse gases grew 2.2 per cent in 2012, accelerating from 1.4 per cent in 2011.
Chinese currency moves into big league
China's renminbi is maturing far quicker than most expected since the people's republic moved to internationalise the currency, but it has a long way to go before it unseats the US dollar as the world's preferred reserve currency.
Cheap lollies, cakes cut grocery bills
New Zealand food prices fell in March as cheaper cakes and candy drove a fall in grocery prices, and offset more expensive meat and produce.
National house prices at record high
House prices around the country have hit a new high with the median price now topping $440,000 but sales are down 10% on last year. (+infographic)
Dollar falls against Aussie
The Kiwi dollar extended its decline against its trans-Tasman counterpart after figures showed Australian unemployment unexpectedly fell last month.
Mid-sized firms roll up sleeves
Middle-sized businesses are sharing the rock-star economy's benefits, enjoying big growth and taking an increasingly rosy view of their future.
Drop-off in movie making sinks screen industry revenue
A decline in the production of feature films last year dragged the New Zealand screen industry's revenue down 4 per cent.
Record volumes for Ports of Auckland
The Ports of Auckland said it had handled a record number of containers in March, beating the previous record set last October.
Brian Fallow: Monetary policy attack off target
A fundamental reason New Zealand interest rates and exchange rates are systematically higher than we might wish is that collectively we do not save enough.