NZ sharemarket pares losses as Reserve Bank lifts OCR to 2.5% – Market close
“The next [Consumers Price Index/CPI] inflation update is in two weeks, and the market is pricing in a…
Tech drags down world stocks, oil dips on supply hopes
“The market likes to take two steps forward, one step back, and that’s the step-back phase.” After falling…
Japan restarting world’s biggest nuclear plant, offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster
Around 60% of residents oppose the restart, while 37% support it, according to a survey conducted in September.…
Winter Olympics: Italian athletes ‘insulted’ by torch-relay snub
“A political function,” said the statement, means Fauner is “specifically excluded” from the relay. Fauner said in his…
Pregnant Australian music teacher charged over ‘persistent’ sex abuse of student
“The teacher has been instructed not to attend the school. “The information available to the school suggests there…
Christchurch baby fur seal rescued twice after suburban wanderings
But the determined seal found its way back to the Taylors Mistake beach, where it was seen enjoying…
Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
He said the victim’s physical injuries had healed but he still struggled emotionally. Shamah Riley during sentencing in…