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Kiwi slumps on Fonterra botulism scare
The NZ dollar has dropped a cent and a half in reaction to Fonterra's announcement.
'Mum and Dad' equity for deposits
Westpac has launched a service allowing family members to help first-home buyers into properties.
OCR held at record low 2.5pc
The Reserve Bank governor has kept the official cash rate at 2.5 per cent, though he'll mull a hike if the momentum in housing spurs broader inflation.
First home buyers still priority - Key
The Prime Minister says first home buyers remain 'a priority' for the govt, but he's stopped short of endorsing a suggestion from one of his ministers.
OCR tipped to hold at record low
Financial markets see almost no chance Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler will move the official cash rate from its all-time low of 2.5 per cent.
KiwiSaver home thresholds under review
First-time home buyers struggling to scrape together a deposit may soon be given a lending hand through changes to the KiwiSaver scheme.
Inflation at lowest since 1999
Inflation falls to a 14-year low, thanks to cheap imported petrol helping to counter rising housing-related prices.