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NZ and China, old friends
The prime minister and the Chinese ambassador gave back-to-back speeches on the NZ-China relationship.
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Rate rises yet to really bite
A significant chunk of existing mortgage debt is still fixed at record-low rates, but many will soon be forced to refinance at higher rates.
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Southland struggles to compete for workers
Smelter or no smelter, the Southland region faces a battle for talent as labour shortages bite, says a regional workforce plan.
Economy
Everyone feels the inflation pain this time
Inflation has historically hit the poor far harder because of the escalating cost of housing but now even the wealthy sharing some of the pain.
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