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Business welcomes emisisons scheme delay
Reaction to the Government's announcement yesterday to postpone key stages of the emissions trading scheme.
Slow economy puts ETS plans on hold
The Government has indefinitely postponed key stages of the emissions trading scheme.
ETS changes that will soften impact
The Government has pushed out the dates and levels at which New Zealand will face higher carbon costs under the emissions trading scheme.
NZ insurance premiums above global average
Insurance premiums in New Zealand and Australia rose well above the international average in 2011, according to global reinsurer, Swiss Re.
English names new Reserve Bank Governor
Former World Bank operations director, Kiwi born Graeme Wheeler will be the new Reserve Bank Governor from September.
World shares slump as Euro summit hopes wane
Equities slumped on both sides of the Atlantic overnight as concern prevailed that this week's two-day summit of EU leaders will produce little in the way of turning around the debt crisis.