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Economy on the mend, but global threats loom, says NZIER
New forecasts from the NZIER say the economy is growing slowly this year and keep growing next year, but exports are threatened by a potential global slowdown.
Latest turmoil could hit local bank costs says BNZ
The US and European sovereign debt crises will likely push up the cost of funding for NZ banks, the head of the BNZ says.
Parker: Christchurch facing 'glorious challenge'
The Christchurch City Council has met for the first time since last month's quake, with Mayor Bob Parker saying the city "will have fight for its place in the sun again"...
Paying for Christchurch: Uncle Bob wants you
The Japan tsunami has derailed the Government's plan to put out the begging bowl to the world to pay for the rebuilding of Christchurch.
Earthquake flattens already weak economic outlook: NZIER
The economy will now barely grow at all in 2011, because of a "noxious mix" of spiking global petrol and food prices along with the impact of the second Christchurch earthquake, says NZIER.
NZIER 90-day research fatally flawed, says union
Research showing the 90-day trial law had helped more people get work in small firms is 'fatally flawed' says the Council of Trade Unions.
NZ business bouncing back, oh so slowly: NZIER
The economy rebounded in the December 2010 quarter, after contracting in September, according to the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion.
<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi faces heavy start to 2011 against greenback
The New Zealand dollar faces pressure in its first full week of trading in 2011 as support for the greenback is bolstered by upbeat US data and renewed fears about European debt.
Dairy dollar boosts Kiwi incomes - report
New Zealand's 4.4m cows are providing 26pc of our exports, and the money earned flows right through the economy to urban communities, according to new research.
Struggling retailers up ante on deals
Appliance stores hit by dwindling sales are offering free televisions when customers buy refrigerators, and grocery vouchers when they buy ovens.
Economists trim NZ growth forecasts
Economists have wound back their expectations for NZ's recovery.
Quake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares rise
The Christchurch earthquake is expected to provide a much-needed lifeline for NZ's beleaguered construction sector.