News in Brief

News in Brief
Tracey Martin to lead public broadcasting merger group
News in Brief

Tracey Martin to lead public broadcasting merger group

The government has called in the former MP to lead an eight-person board to oversee its plan to merge state-owned broadcasters TVNZ and Radio NZ.

Staff reporters 31 Mar 2021
RBNZ partly relaxes ban on bank dividends
News in Brief

RBNZ partly relaxes ban on bank dividends

Banks will be able to pay dividends of up to half their earnings through to July 1 next year.

Staff reporters 31 Mar 2021
Wake Up Call: Will Australia move on house prices next?
News in Brief Wake Up Call

Wake Up Call: Will Australia move on house prices next?

 In comparison to New Zealand’s moves to curb house price rises, Australia is taking a wait-and-see stance.

Staff reporters 31 Mar 2021
Auckland Airport takes off; NZ shares gain
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Auckland Airport takes off; NZ shares gain

The share market is in consolidation mode after a period of rising interest rates and ahead of quarterly rebalancing.

Dan Brunskill 30 Mar 2021