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Rising petrol prices put squeeze on business margins
Economy

Rising petrol prices put squeeze on business margins

While more expensive petrol prices showed some of the steepest increases, prices for other energy sources declined.

Ella Somers 18 Feb 2022
‘Emotional’ end to tourism stalwart Leopard Coachlines
Law & Regulation

‘Emotional’ end to tourism stalwart Leopard Coachlines

Time has run out for the family-owned firm. It employed more than 100 people during its boom, but now has just six full-time staff and 12 casual drivers.

Ella Somers 18 Feb 2022
Smaller hike as omicron, geopolitics and house prices keep RBNZ cautious
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Smaller hike as omicron, geopolitics and house prices keep RBNZ cautious

While the market is toying with the idea of a 50-basis point rate hike to 1.25%, most economists expect it to opt for 25 basis points.

Rebecca Howard 18 Feb 2022