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NZ economy grows a tad in March quarter
The GDP lifted 0.2% in March quarter.
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Current account deficit narrows
At 6.8% of GDP, the deficit was larger than the Reserve Bank and Treasury predicted.
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Cameron Bagrie: Have we screwed the scrum too far in bank regulation?
The government's banking inquiry is overdue and welcome.
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