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Dollar slips on speculation US Fed will further trim asset purchases
The dollar fell against the greenback amid speculation the Federal Reserve will further trim its bond buying programme next week.

'No justification' for OCR rise - EMA
The economic recovery will stall if banks have their way and interest rates are lifted in January, the EMA says.

OCR hike unlikely next week
Accelerating inflation isn't expected to sway the Reserve Bank from a March rate hike, as rising consumer prices firm up the outlook of a strengthening economy.

Dollar at 8-year high against Aussie
The Kiwi dollar climbed to a new eight-year high after weak Aussie jobs data highlighted divergent interest rate outlooks between the neighbouring economies.

Dollar hits 8-year high against Aussie
The New Zealand dollar touched an eight-year against its trans-Tasman counterpart ahead of Australia employment figures.

Biz confidence hits high
NZ business confidence has soared to a 20-year high, lifting hopes for profits, hiring and new investment.

Dollar gains after weak US jobs figures
The NZ dollar gained after weaker than expected US employment figures on Friday sapped optimism over the pace of the Fed's plans to scale back its asset purchase programme.

Average house price hits $700k
Auckland's average house price rose to a record in December as property values benefited from a lack of supply heading into summer.

Fewer kiwis drifting across the Tasman
New Zealand's inbound migration remained elevated in November as new migrants kept arriving and fewer locals drifted across the Tasman.

GDP up - driven by booming dairy
Rebounding dairy production has driven the biggest gross domestic product (GDP) increase since the December 2009 quarter.