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Economy
Reserve Bank hikes OCR by 75bps
The central bank now sees the OCR peaking at 5.5% in September 2023.
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Law & Regulation
Minerals law changes disappoint
Miners say the government's focus on oil and gas is damaging the wider sector.
Law & Regulation
Court upholds climate recommendations
The commission's advice puts NZ on track for net zero 2050, high court rules.
Primary Sector
Ngāi Tahu suing Māori fisheries trustee
Ngāi Tahu says the trustee upended a settlement that took more than a decade to negotiate.
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