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ANZ predicting double-digit GDP rebound
The ANZ bank is predicting a double-digit rebound in GDP numbers out next week.
The bank says the economy has been surprisingly resilient, helped by success in containing Covid-19, and it expects GDP… Audio
Wealth gap between young and old growing - ANZ report
Intergenerational inequality is growing larger by the day and things will only get worse unless action is taken, an ANZ Bank report says.
Reserve Bank confirms LVRs on way back
The Reserve Bank has confirmed limits on risky property lending are officially on the way back, but does not expect they will have much impact on house prices.
Farmer confidence improves as demand increases
Farmer confidence has risen to its highest level since late 2019, according to Rabobank's latest quarterly rural confidence survey.
Debt reduction and saving crucial over next year, says CFC
Paying down debt and putting away savings will be critical for those attempting to bounce back from the Covid downturn, the head a Crown entity promoting financial education says. Audio
Trade battle worsens as China suspends more Australian beef imports
China has suspended the importation of more Australian beef, as a sixth supplier is affected in a country that is one of China's main meat suppliers.
Covid-19: A third of incomes still not at pre-pandemic levels, 11 percent severely reduced
A survey of 3600 households has found a third have not recovered their pre-pandemic income levels, and 11 percent are still on severely reduced incomes.
Two surveys were carried out by the Commission… Audio
Marketing expert on Safety Warehouse money stunt
The fake money drop over the weekend which turned in to a riot is now in the hands of the Commerce Commission.
The Safety Warehouse, which sells protective wear, advertised that $100,000 in cash… Audio
Carterton residents paying NZ's highest rates
Residents in Carterton are paying the highest average rates of anyone in the country, while rates in Central Otago are the lowest.
A report by the Taxpayers' Union and Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance… Audio
Bob Dylan sells rights to his song catalogue
US singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has sold the rights to his entire back catalogue to Universal Music Group (UMG).
One in 3 households earn less than in February due to Covid
A survey of more than 3600 households has revealed one in three are earning less now than they were in February due to Covid-19. Conducted by the Commission for Financial Capability, the survey found… Audio
Ardern urges apology over fake money event
The prime minster is calling for an apology and a participant has lodged a complaint with the Commerce Commission after the Safety Warehouse event that promised a win of $100,000 cash. Audio
Inquiry launched into Pacific pay gap
The female co-convenor of the PSA Pasefika Network, Ofeina Manuel-Barbarich, welcomes the inquiry. Audio
Radius Care to list on Stock Exchange
The stock exchange is getting another aged-care and retirement village operator on the boards.
$100,000 promotion angers participants with fake money vouchers
They showed up expecting $100,000 falling from the sky - and they got fake money "vouchers" instead.
The PR stunt by The Safety Warehouse on Saturday left people fuming about the company's apparent… Audio
Fake cash drop marketers should apologise - professor
The Safety Warehouse is defending its controversial $100,000 cash-drop amid criticism it may have misled event-goers.
'How poker taught me to embrace uncertainty'
Having been down on her luck and at sea in her personal life, Maria Konnikova sought out her life answers in the game of poker. Within a year, she was a national champion and won more than $80k in one… Audio
Anger after cash 'drop' turns out to be fake offer
There were ugly scenes in Aotea Square this afternoon, as people jostled to grab what they thought was money falling from the sky.
Global dairy demand boosts Fonterra milk price forecast
Fonterra has increased its forecast farmgate milk price following strong demand for dairy products.
What will climate emergency declaration cost NZ?
It's officially a climate emergency, but what will it cost the country?
Parliament yesterday voted for the emergency declaration, which comes with a commitment for the public service to be… Audio
