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Commodity prices slump to 21-month low
The ANZ Commodity Price Index fell 4.2 per cent to a 21 month low in May.

NZ terms of trade fall in first quarter
New Zealand's terms of trade fell in the first three months of the year as a decline in commodity prices weighed on exports.

NZ dollar holds as investors seek low-risk assets
The NZ dollar was little changed as investors looked to put their money in low-risk assets such as Government bonds.

NZ dollar rises as Spain eyes bank bailout
The dollar rose on speculation Spain may tap European Central Bank funding to bailout Bankia SA to prevent a national banking sector collapse.

Record crop helps Zespri almost triple annual profit
Zespri International, which controls exports of New Zealand kiwifruit, almost tripled annual profit.

NZ dollar rises after Greece backed to keep euro
The New Zealand dollar gained after Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said Greece will probably keep the euro.

Welcome to London, Austerity City
Bank security guards in London lock the doors when they see Liam Taylor coming.

NZ stuck in the days of Muldoon - MFAT adviser
New Zealand's fixation on domestic productivity is too "introspective", says David Skilling.

NZ rated highly for investment safety
New Zealand is one of the safest countries in which to invest in the Asia-Pacific region, says a global risk indicator published today.

Oyster industry given funding boost
The Kiwi oyster industry hopes a Government grant will help the industry fight back from a two-year fight with a herpes virus.