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Election uncertainty spells short-term turbulence for NZ dollar
Economy

Election uncertainty spells short-term turbulence for NZ dollar

The New Zealand dollar last traded at 59.82 US cents.

Rebecca Howard 10 Oct 2023
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How surging bond rates say 'the world is changing'
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: How surging bond rates say 'the world is changing'

Rising interest rates on longer-dated bonds are a warning for investors – and governments.

Cameron Bagrie 10 Oct 2023
The lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle
Economy

The lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle

Trees caused most of the power outages during Cyclone Gabrielle.

Ian Llewellyn 09 Oct 2023
Fonterra lifts forecast milk payout
Economy

Fonterra lifts forecast milk payout

It's the first increase this season by the co-op.

Riley Kennedy 09 Oct 2023


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