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NZ dollar near 6-month TWI low on quake and Libya
The New Zealand dollar has fallen to a near six-month low on a trade-weighted basis.
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Christchurch earthquake to prompt OCR cut, says ASB economist
An ASB Bank economist says she expects Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 2.5 per cent in part due to the economic impact of the Christchurch earthquake.
![Kiwi, interest rates plunge after Christchurch quake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi, interest rates plunge after Christchurch quake
The kiwi dollar plunged nearly one US cent after today's Christchurch earthquake.
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Tower may return capital to shareholders
Tower, the insurer controlled by Guinness Peat Group, may return capital to shareholders, chairman Tony Gibbs told the annual meeting.
![NZ dollar gains as OCR held](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ dollar gains as OCR held
The NZ dollar rose as Reserve Bank Governor Allan Bollard held the official cash rate at 3 per cent as expected amid signs the economy is in need of support.
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Bollard adopts 'marginally' more cheerful tone
There is a marginally more cheerful tone to Alan Bollard's latest view of the economic outlook.
![Key's state-of-the-nation speech in full](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Key's state-of-the-nation speech in full
The full text of John Key's state-of-the-nation speech delivered at the Trusts Stadium in Henderson.
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Key set to boost nation's savings
John Key will deliver a state-of-the nation speech today, focusing on the economy and boosting national savings in particular.