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NZ toothless on Russia without sanctions law: Brownlee
Politics

NZ toothless on Russia without sanctions law: Brownlee

National's spokesperson for foreign affairs wants the government to ratify legislation to impose sanctions on Russia for continued aggression towards Ukraine. 

'Talk to us' – Methanex plea to electricity system reviewers
Infrastructure

'Talk to us' – Methanex plea to electricity system reviewers

Methanex warns of electricity shortage if gas issues are not sorted out.

Ian Llewellyn 23 Feb 2022
Govt announces new covid relief for businesses
Economy

Govt announces new covid relief for businesses

Govt looks to help cash-starved businesses.

Ella Somers 21 Feb 2022
Smaller hike as omicron, geopolitics and house prices keep RBNZ cautious
Economy Preview

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