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OCR rise delay hinted at
Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler has signalled he might push back the start of increases in the official cash rate if the New Zealand dollar stays high.
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Dr Damien Rogers: Pressure to perform on Cunliffe
David Cunliffe's popularity began to wane almost as soon as the media spotlight ceased illuminating the contest over the Labour Party's parliamentary leadership, writes Dr Damien Rogers.
![High dollar could delay OCR rises](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
High dollar could delay OCR rises
Graeme Wheeler has signalled he may delay the start of rises in the official cash rate if the Kiwi dollar stays high.
![NZ No 5 on world prosperity list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ No 5 on world prosperity list
New Zealand has been rated the fifth most prosperous nation to live in, according to an international report.
![Mining boosts Oz wallets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mining boosts Oz wallets
Australia is nearing the end of a mining boom which has largely insulated the economy from the travails of the global financial crisis.
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Low income families get extra tax credit
Low-income working families eligible for the minimum family tax credit will receive an increase from April 1 next year.
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Bank agrees to revisit LVR if data shows up problem
The Reserve Bank yesterday confirmed it has agreed to re-examine its new mortgage lending restrictions if data shows they are crimping the supply of new homes.
![Peter Lyons: Housing at heart of our cost of living conundrum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Peter Lyons: Housing at heart of our cost of living conundrum
The prices of necessities such as shelter and food are rising at a faster rate than non-essential items, particularly manufactured goods, writes Peter Lyons.
![NZ dollar drops on China growth concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar drops on China growth concerns
The New Zealand dollar was the worst performing currency overnight, as investors switched to so-called 'safe haven' assets.
![NZ dollar jumps on US jobs news](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar jumps on US jobs news
The New Zealand dollar has jumped to its highest in more than five months.
![McDonald's plans Dollar Menu add-ons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
McDonald's plans Dollar Menu add-ons
McDonald's is introducing some higher-priced options to its Dollar Menu and renaming it "Dollar Menu and More" to spur sales in the US.
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Auckland job market boom
City's unemployment at lowest level since 2011 with average pay up to $1135 a week, writes Anne Gibson.