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Downside risks to inflation are emerging
Economy

Downside risks to inflation are emerging

May's selected price indexes were weaker than expected. 

Rebecca Howard 14 Jun 2024
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Govt axes 2024 ETS admin fee for forestry
Primary Sector

Govt axes 2024 ETS admin fee for forestry

The annual charge of $30.25 per hectare was introduced in October.

Staff reporters 14 Jun 2024
NZ, China launch negotiations on service trade
Primary Sector

NZ, China launch negotiations on service trade

Chinese premier Li Qiang is in the country.

Riley Kennedy 13 Jun 2024
People spending less as tough times continue
Economy

People spending less as tough times continue

Latest electronic card transactions data shows retail spending down across the board.

Kaya Selby 13 Jun 2024


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