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Market Close: Markets muted after ‘ridiculous’ employment data
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Market Close: Markets muted after ‘ridiculous’ employment data

The headline unemployment rate, at 3.6%, is well below RBNZ’s estimated threshold of where the hot labour market starts to cause inflation.

Dan Brunskill 03 Nov 2021
NZME appoints new radio boss
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NZME appoints new radio boss

Jason Winstanley takes on responsibility for NZME’s stable of radio brands including Newstalk ZB and The Hits.

Daniel Dunkley 03 Nov 2021
Wake Up Call: D is for default
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Wake Up Call: D is for default

Data from credit bureau Centrix shows Auckland businesses in distress, with an 18% increase in debt defaults in the city.

Staff reporters 03 Nov 2021
Top of Northland moving to alert level 3
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Top of Northland moving to alert level 3

The region previously moved out of alert level 3 on Oct 19 to level 2.

Staff reporters 02 Nov 2021