Finance

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National's first tax priority: passing Labour's legislation
Policy

Pattrick Smellie: National's first tax priority: passing Labour's legislation

Will changing the trust tax rate also discourage direct share investment?

Pattrick Smellie 30 Jan 2024
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Govt agrees to fund private birthing centres
Health

Govt agrees to fund private birthing centres

The facilities provide low-risk women with a place to give birth and stay at no cost.

Denise McNabb 30 Jan 2024
ASB cuts home lending rates again
Property

ASB cuts home lending rates again

Move could foreshadow rate cuts by the central bank on lower-than-expected inflation.

Staff reporters 25 Jan 2024