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Finance
Extreme weather hits Tower half-year result
Tower says it is well-provisioned for two more major events in this financial year.
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Primary Sector
Fonterra reduces farmgate milk price for new season
The forecast price dropped but the co-op is on track for a strong full-year result.
Policy
Is the Reserve Bank's hiking cycle over?
The central bank expects to keep rates at 5.5% for at least a year.
Retail
Household belt-tightening impacting retail sales
Retail records second drop in consecutive quarters.
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