Unemployment hits 8-year high leaving 160,000 Kiwis out of work
The figures below the topline confirmed “signs of stabilisation”, said ASB senior economist Mark Smith. The majority of…
KiwiSaver turns 18, assets climb $5b to nearly $135b
“We have our first $1 billion default fund, and more on the way,” Bunkall said. KiwiSaver assets on…
Inflation hits 3% as consumers suffer largest power price spike since 1989
The largest contributors to the annual inflation rate were all in the housing and household utilities group. The…
NZ dollar still suffering after GDP dip
“So the Kiwi-Aussie cross rate is being pulled from both sides; the Kiwi leg is being pulled down…
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comeback Show Reached 6.26 Million Viewers: Disney
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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…