Nicola Willis’ toughest day as GDP shrinks 0.9% in June quarter – Thomas Coughlan
Willis, an avid reader, will be familiar with William Faulkner’s quote, “the past is never dead. It’s not…
New Zealand June quarter GDP drops 0.9% – Stats NZ
The fall followed a revised 1.2% rise in GDP in the March quarter. For the June year, Stats…
Scott Watson fails to overturn his convictions for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope
“He maintains he is innocent,” he said. Cook said Watson intended to make an application for leave to…
KiwiSaver assets rise to nearly $130b, Morningstar names top funds for Q2 – Stock Takes
As for default funds, all funds with the notable exception of Fisher Funds (2.3%) returned over 4%. “However…
Unemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakens
There was anecdotal evidence that firms holding on to labour were not experiencing the pick-up in demand they…
New police retail crime unit nabs shoplifters linked to $250k thefts just hours after hitting the streets
The Tactical Retail Crime Unit started on Monday. It was established in response to ongoing concerns around retail…