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Economists are divided on whether unemployment is finally starting to fall

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The Aussie official cash rate has risen by a quarter of a percentage point
	3 Feb: The Aussie official cash rate has risen by a quarter of a percentage point... more

Some bad news for the many Kiwis who'll need to re-fix their mortgage again this year
	3 Feb: Some bad news for the many Kiwis who'll need to re-fix their mortgage again this year... more

How decluttering your digital streaming subscriptions can save you money this year
	3 Feb: With Australian households now holding an average of 3.7 digital entertainment subscriptions each, doing an audit on what you're using and whether it's providing value can be a good place to start when looking to cut costs.... more

2026 has already seen a jump in sextortion scams - costing Kiwis thousands
	3 Feb: 2026 has already seen a jump in sextortion scams - costing Kiwis thousands... more

An expected seasonal influence in the latest credit data
	3 Feb: An expected seasonal influence in the latest credit data... more

Company failures are now at their highest annual level since 2010 - after the Global Financial Crisis
	3 Feb: Company failures are now at their highest annual level since 2010 - after the Global Financial Crisis... more

NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture
	2 Feb: Fixing defective buildings shaves billions off GDP and has stalled construction industry productivity for decades. A better quality management regime is the answer.... more

The cost of living for the average Kiwi household isn't rising as fast as overall inflation
	2 Feb: The cost of living for the average Kiwi household isn't rising as fast as overall inflation... more

Introducing financial literacy to schools is expected to bring more gains than challenges
	2 Feb: Introducing financial literacy to schools is expected to bring more gains than challenges... more

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