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Dairy prices keep rising in new commodity index
Rising dairy prices continue to underpin gains in the ANZ Commodity Price Index, which has recorded its seventh straight monthly gain last month.
<i>Dollar outlook:</i> Kiwi may fall further amid rising risk aversion
The NZ dollar may keep falling this week as investors get jittery about the speed and strength of the global recovery .
Credit card scammers live the high life
A syndicate of scammers buys a luxury lifestyle after obtaining the credit card details of genuine bank customers.
Bank fees reduced or even dropped as competition bites
Some banks have reduced fees, while others have wiped some completely.
Banking while on the go
Internet banking could become old hat as consumers now opt to use their mobile phones.
<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi may stay locked at 69c
The New Zealand dollar may be capped under US70 cents this week ahead of the central bank's monetary policy statement.
Two sides to the broker's coin
As the property market shows signs of rejuvenation, banks are loosening the purse strings.
Shoppers face extra cost for card use
Consumers using credit cards could soon face higher costs after a Commerce Commission ruling gave merchants the right to charge levies.
Credit card surcharge now OK, says regulator
Settlement means shops can now start imposing levies on shoppers using credit cards.