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Migrant departures hit record high
Stats NZ figures show 130,600 departures for the April 2024 year, up 34% from a year ago.
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Finance
David Chaplin: Super spin and the greenwash cycle
Aussie ruling could have implications for NZ markets.
Politics
A world without trade deals
A future where digital trade between borders is taxed and US backs away from free trade.
Markets
Economists downbeat on GDP, watch out for the FOMC
The main focus this week is squarely on the US Federal Reserve.
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