Mark Lister: US sharemarket rally: Does the January barometer still work?
That bodes well for the balance of this year, according to the “January Barometer”. Coined by Yale Hirsch…
U.S. layoffs soar in January, highest in 17 years
Despite the uptick in layoffs, the number of new unemployment claims remains relatively low. In the week ending…
Auckland FC beat Sydney FC in return to winning ways and go top again
The home side set the tone early with a Marlee Francois free kick almost bouncing in untouched, evading…
Man wanted by police linked to January attack in Hamilton
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Kai Co supermarket shakes up Christchurch grocery prices and jobs boom
The backhanded criticism of the underwhelmed customer confirmed they are winning a price war that had felt for…
China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand
China’s factory activity faltered in January as weak domestic demand dragged down production at the start of the…
Herald morning quiz: January 31
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Herald morning quiz: January 30
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Confidence eases as inflation pressure emerges – ANZ Business Outlook
The “less-good news” was re-emerging signs of inflation pressure, she said. The net percentage of firms expecting to…
Crane Brothers to grow High St flagship, expand store into Ruby site
Crane Brothers owner Murray Crane said he plans to expand the store’s growing categories. Photo / RNZ, Yiting…
Herald morning quiz: January 29
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NZ’s sodden January explained: What’s driven this month’s big wet? – James Renwick
What the data shows – and why it’s been so wet Climate observations back up what many New…