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Trade deficit smaller than expected
NZ posted a smaller-than-expected trade deficit in October as the nation lifted exports, led by a surge in shipments of dairy and logs.
<i>NZ Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi to have run at US80c
The New Zealand dollar will try to break above 80 US cents this week after the Federal Reserve said it will start printing US$600 billion.
Tame inflation may show high dollar is doing Bollard's work
New Zealand probably recorded the tamest inflation in a decade in the third quarter, helped by a tepid economy and a rapidly appreciating currency.
<i>Bernard Hickey: </i> Five ways to control the NZ$ and capital flows
The version of the free market we had wasn't really free or perfect.
Dairy leads exports up 15pc in August
Exports were up 15 per cent or $405 million in August from a year earlier to $3.2 billion, led by higher prices for dairy products.
Current account deficit up $600m
Lower taxes from foreign investors have helped push NZ's current account deficit up.
Dairy and meat push terms of trade up 2.1pc
Dairy and meat exports were the main contributors to a 3.8 per cent rise in exported goods prices in the June 2010 quarter.
NZ exports up 12pc in July, dairy leads the charge
The value of NZ exports rose 12pc last month, according to the latest monthly trade figures.
Pesticide levels in NZ food unacceptable - lobbyists
Pesticide residue in NZ fruit and veg are at worst ever levels, say pro-organic food lobbyists, with one saying new figures "are the worst I have ever seen".
Access to Ikea goods in NZ comes at a cost
A Parnell business is making Ikea products available to Kiwis - at a premium.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: NZ behind eight ball on China's pool table
New Zealand may find itself economic toast if it doesn't get a comprehensive China strategy together - and fast.
Australian tomato shortage forecast after mass plant poisoning
Tomato prices across Australia could double or triple in coming months after an act of mass sabotage.
Current account deficit lowest in 20 years
NZ's annual current account deficit reached its lowest level in more than two decades in the year to March, new figures show.
Cosmetics ingredient could get under skin
Kiwi women are applying makeup that contains potentially toxic materials which have been removed from stores overseas.