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Sales growth slows, property up $5k
New figures show national property prices were up $5,000 in August, taking the national median price to $390,000.
New figures show national property prices were up $5,000 in August, taking the national median price to $390,000.
Consumer confidence has dipped but the overall mood still points to an improving economy, according to latest data.
As Emirates Team NZ push hard for victory in the America's Cup, marine companies are pinning their hopes on a win and a boost to the industry.
President Francois Hollande denied he was returning France to the age of state interventionism as he launched 34 projects.
Should the America's Cup be brought back to New Zealand, it would drive more than $500 million into the economy, economists say.
When Lehman Brothers collapsed and the United States' financial system went from unstable to critical, New Zealand was already in recession.
Treasury advised the Government not to pay the owners of the Tiwai Point smelter to keep the business running, documents released this afternoon show.
There's been a big jump in the number of younger people trying to get mortgages ahead of new Reserve Bank low-deposit lending rules, says credit agency Veda.
The case for higher interest rates gained more weight today after subtle shifts in the Reserve Bank's language were interpreted as being more hawkish.
The NZIER shadow board believes the Reserve Bank should leave the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent when it reviews it tomorrow, but with a rise as the next best option.
The city's triumphant bid to host the 2020 Games is giving this ageing nation a chance to revive its sagging spirits and stagnating economy.
Australian job advertisements are almost at their lowest point since the global financial crisis.