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The latest dairy auction results have led to forecasters raising their estimates of farmer payouts this season to between $5 to $5.39 a kilo of milk solids. Audio

The housing market shows few signs of slowing down if the latest numbers from government valuer QV and website realestate.co.nz are to be believed. Audio

Record levels of immigration and tourists look set to support the economy well into next year as the export goods sector faces uncertainty in global markets and softness in commodity prices. Audio

Consumer confidence is at its lowest level in three years. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index fell 7 points to 106, in the three months to September. Audio

The number of people migrating to and visiting New Zealand remains at record levels. Audio

Economic indicators have signalled weaker economic growth. Audio

Manufacturing sales have continued to fall, pointing to a soft quarter for economic growth. Audio

Inflation expectations have edged up, but are still below the mid-point of the central bank's target band. Audio

Some economists are picking robust jobs growth and weak pay rises once again when the latest figures on the historical state of the labour market are released. Audio

An economist says the pace of Auckland's house price surge may have peaked. Audio

Auckland's housing market has hit new records, with the average price breaking $800-thousand for the first time as inventory shrank to its lowest point in more than nine years. Audio

Inflation expectations have edged up, but some analysts still expect the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates this year. Audio

Vistor arrivals have hit new highs, helped by the Cricket World Cup. Audio

The New Zealand dollar is expected to reach parity with the Australian dollar sooner than later, even if the Reserve Bank of Australia doesn't cut its key short-term interest rate. Audio

New Zealand gained a record 5500 net new residents in January, taking the annual increase in net migrants to nearly 54-thousand people. Audio

New Zealand shares were little changed today, the benchmark Top 50 Index edging up 5 points to 5527. Audio

A stronger US dollar and jawboning from this country's Reserve Bank Governor has pushed the New Zealand dollar to a one-year low against the greenback. Audio

Wholesale sales rose 1.8 percent in the June quarter, with all six of the industries measured, contributing to the increase. Audio

New Zealand gained another three-and-a-half thousand people in February, the highest monthly gain in 10 years. Audio

Economists are warning the high New Zealand dollar could stay at its current record levels for at least the remainder of this year. Audio