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New Zealand's largest bank says construction, migration and tourism may have all peaked
Economists at New Zealand largest bank warn economic growth appears to be cooling, opening the possibility of future interest rate cuts.

Liam Dann: Ten things for a new government to worry about
In theory the new government - whatever its final form - will inherit a benign New Zealand economy. Despite the social issues highlighted through the campaign, we have relatively strong GDP growth, a budget surplus and interest rates...

Martin Hawes: Intensive care interest rates
OPINION: Is inflation dead? The answer is no, and it is probably not even in palliative care. However, it is poorly enough to be in the intensive care unit and to have its few loved ones gathered around with concerned looks on their faces.

Winston Peters: 'I do believe we have the balance'
NZ First leader Winston Peters has told supporters any decision about a potential coalition would be in the national interest and could take some time.

Shining light on bowel disease rates
Research suggests exposure to sunshine could explain the huge discrepancy between South Island and North Island children with bowel disease.

Southern kids have higher rates of debilitating bowel diseases
Kids in the South Island are up to three times more likely to suffer debilitating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) than their northern counterparts.That's according to a first-of-its-kind study by researchers who say the difference...

NZ dollar slips as Fed's rate hike, balance sheet views trump local election
The New Zealand dollar fell as the US Federal Reserve signals on balance sheet unwinding and interest rate hikes outweighed gains made earlier in the week after a poll showing the National Party in the lead ahead of tomorrow's vote.The...

Special counsel Robert Mueller seeks Trump presidency records
Records relating to Mr Trump's sacking of the FBI chief are said to be of interest to the probe.

Bowel disease linked to lack of sun
Rates of debilitating inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease among South Island children are up to three times higher than their North Island counterparts, the first New Zealand prevalence study has found.The University...

Vote 2017: Doing the hard yards
Andrew Alderson usually rates sport stars. Today he uses his talents to politicians. Bill English: 7/10 National "People can't go shopping with your values" was a shuddering debate tackle on Ardern, but he generally delivered...

Intel kills its standalone Project Alloy VR headset, as PC-powered VR wins out
Intel has decided not to go forward with the Project Alloy VR headset it launched with great fanfare in 2016, citing a lack of customer interest.

Mary Holm: Trying to time markets is unwise
Q: I am 66 and my husband is 75. We have adequate income from NZ super and teacher super, interest and dividends to live comfortably. We are not big spenders but have children who are settled overseas, so we do travel to see them.However,...

Bars and restaurants making the most of public-interest election
Some bars and restaurants are using the large public interest in this year's general election to get more customers through their doors.

Man Utd chief predicts Facebook and Amazon Premier League interest
Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward expects Facebook and Amazon to "enter the mix" for Premier League rights

Racing: Aramis hard to beat at Alex Park tonight
Gareth Hughes must know how Aramis feels.The pair are only just starting their careers but have both done so with impressive strike rates, which they hope to continue in the first, and best, race at Alexandra Park tonight.Hughes...