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Regional differences showing as property market downturn sets in
GFC

Regional differences showing as property market downturn sets in

Tighter credit and higher rates are leaving first home buyers more exposed, with some regions now showing early signs of vulnerability.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 10th Apr 2022
Is Australia doomed to the same fate as New Zealand?
Westpac

Is Australia doomed to the same fate as New Zealand?

House prices could surge 30 per cent in three years unless regulators curb lending as ultra-low rates fuel debt and investor demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
What the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate cut means for property
Bank of New Zealand

What the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate cut means for property

Borrowers could see lower mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate to 1.5% and hinted at another fall this year.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
NZ dollar tumbles vs. Australian dollar as unchanged RBA delays parity party
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar tumbles vs. Australian dollar as unchanged RBA delays parity party

The New Zealand dollar tumbled against the Australian dollar after the Reserve Bank of Australia unexpectedly kept its cash rate unchanged, delaying t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
NZ dollar may extend gains on prospects of strong dairy auction
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar may extend gains on prospects of strong dairy auction

The New Zealand dollar, which has reached a post -float high against the Australian dollar and is near a month-high versus the greenback, may exten.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
NZ dollar retreats from overnight highs as technical sellers emerge vs. Aussie
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar retreats from overnight highs as technical sellers emerge vs. Aussie

The New Zealand dollar retreated from its overnight highs against the Australian dollar and the greenback after nearing levels on the cross rate it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
NZ dollar falls vs. A$ after RBA tones down rhetoric; dairy auction looms
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls vs. A$ after RBA tones down rhetoric; dairy auction looms

The New Zealand dollar fell against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia toned down its rhetoric in calling its currenc.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014

Global Stories

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Employees seek a competitive edge with micro-credentials 
EduTech

Employees seek a competitive edge with micro-credentials 

According to research from D2L, more employees seek to gain a competitive edge by upskilling with micro-credentials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed

The New Zealand dollar slid along with other major currencies against the US dollar, as investors bought back the greenback after selling it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
NZ dollar rises to 5-week high vs Aussie ahead of labour market data
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to 5-week high vs Aussie ahead of labour market data

The New Zealand dollar jumped to its highest in almost five weeks against the Australian dollar, edging closer to its post-float high, as investors.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees
Payment Technologies

Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees

A Sydney startup, Pyng, offers Australians a solution to save billions in annual tap-and-go surcharge fees by facilitating surcharge-free payments through its innovative app.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024