Reserve Bank explains why all its OCR cuts aren’t pumping up the economy – yet at least

Reserve Bank is confident growth will come, but says there's only so much it can do. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Spark boss on ‘green shoots’ after telco’s ‘most challenging year’ – including 1300 layoffs

Telco sees a more stable year ahead after a restructuring that whittles away 1300 jobs. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Student loan debt hits $16 billion, most overseas borrowers aren’t paying it back on time

Three-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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US Air Force’s C-5M Super Galaxy lands at Auckland’s Whenuapai air base

What is the C-5M Super Galaxy doing in New Zealand? Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ sharemarket rallies past 13,000 points after Reserve Bank rate cut – Market close

Results from Fletcher Building and Spark received mixed market reactions. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Tourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiled

As numbers trail the pre-pandemic peak, Tourism NZ joins private sector for new campaign. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Two more rate cuts to come: Reserve Bank to the rescue as recovery stalls

A gloomy economic outlook's convinced the RBNZ to lower its expected interest rate track. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Kitchen Things receivership: Customers left wondering about orders from out-of-business stores

One customer says he is almost $4000 out of pocket. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Transpower plans $193m grid upgrade for upper South Island

Transpower plans to build two new switching stations near Ōrari and Rangitata. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Inside Economics: The RBNZ’s dilemma – a two-speed economy and a one-speed OCR

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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