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NZ dollar at eight-year high against yen
Economy

NZ dollar at eight-year high against yen

The Bank of Japan left its short-term interest rate target unchanged at -0.1%.

Rebecca Howard 19 Jun 2023
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Services sector perks up in May
Economy

Services sector perks up in May

Manufacturing remains in negative territory.

Staff reporters 19 Jun 2023
ETS reform options come with costs and controversy
Primary Sector

ETS reform options come with costs and controversy

Four ETS options have been outlined, one to keep the existing scheme – and three others.

Ian Llewellyn 19 Jun 2023


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