Economy
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Bleak winter on the cards for business
Baker Tilly Staples Rodway's Tony Maginness warns firms may start tipping over in the next six months.
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Coronavirus
Govt cuts isolation periods but it may not be enough
New seven-day isolation period comes into effect at 11:59pm on Friday. More than half a million people are likely isolating.
Coronavirus
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Omicron outbreak still worsening
Numbers in hospital and ICU both increased sharply compared to the previous day.
Policy
ANZ predicts steeper rate hikes to curb inflation
ANZ Bank now sees the official cash rate reaching a peak of 3.5% in April 2023, and inflation as high as 7.4%.
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