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Consumer confidence perks up, but not among everyone
Economy

Consumer confidence perks up, but not among everyone

Men are much more confident than women at this stage.

Staff reporters 20 Mar 2024
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Wang Yi visit highlights choices ahead for NZ
Politics

Wang Yi visit highlights choices ahead for NZ

After Wang Yi's visit, Luxon and McClay are both set to visit China later in the year.

Dileepa Fonseka 19 Mar 2024
Accelerated NZ EU FTA timeline gives kiwifruit exporters a full season
Primary Sector

Accelerated NZ EU FTA timeline gives kiwifruit exporters a full season

The government has responded to kiwifruit industry concerns about the FTA.

Dileepa Fonseka 18 Mar 2024
BNZ predicts return to growth after positive PSI data
Economy

BNZ predicts return to growth after positive PSI data

The services index for February was 53 versus 52.2 in January. 

Staff reporters 18 Mar 2024


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