News in Brief

News in Brief
Escalating tensions in Red Sea may push up prices in NZ
Primary Sector

Escalating tensions in Red Sea may push up prices in NZ

On the plus side, container freight is unlikely to get as expensive as in 2021. 

Rebecca Howard 19 Jan 2024
Inflation warning over record migration numbers
Immigration

Inflation warning over record migration numbers

Westpac says the effects of high migration levels are still flowing through the economy.

Staff reporters 19 Jan 2024
Latest PMI shows December 'miserable' for manufacturing
Economy

Latest PMI shows December 'miserable' for manufacturing

Companies are finding it 'outright easy' to find staff, however.

Staff reporters 19 Jan 2024
ASB ups dairy price forecast
Primary Sector

ASB ups dairy price forecast

Dairy prices are bolstering the ASB commodities index.

Staff reporters 18 Jan 2024