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    Gold price plummets as markets prepare for Fed chair announcement — as it happened
    NZSE40 - Past 30 Days
     30 January 2026
    The prices of gold and silver have plummeted in Asian trade as markets prepare for a surprise Federal Reserve announcement, and the ASX 200 has finished the week on a negative note. Look back on the day's finance news in our business blog.
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    NZ’s finance industry is required by law to treat customers fairly – but how do we define ‘fair’?
    30 Jan: Treating consumers of financial products and services fairly seems uncontroversial. But translating it into a legal obligation can have unintended consequences.... more
    The Finance Minister's dispelling concern the official cash rate will be hiked this year
    30 Jan: The Finance Minister's dispelling concern the official cash rate will be hiked this year... more
    The US wants to control Venezuela's finances. These armed groups could make it difficult
    30 Jan: The US plan to "recover" Venezuela could spark a domestic backlash in a country that is already heavily divided among various armed groups that have political interests.... more
    Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks
    30 Jan: Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks... more
    A potential lesson for all retailers - from the Lululemon leggings saga
    30 Jan: A potential lesson for all retailers - from the Lululemon leggings saga... more
    Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure
    30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure... more
    The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools
    29 Jan: The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools... more
    New Zealand export values have been surging
    29 Jan: New Zealand export values have been surging... more
    The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe
    29 Jan: The US may be stepping back from some engagements on the world stage. That’s not necessarily bad news for the rest of the world, an analyst argues.... more

     Most Popular Recent Business News
     19 Jan: A word of caution as calls grow to fund weight-management drugs +++++++++++++++
     19 Jan: Drug researchers say the collapsing price of methamphetamine has concerning implications +++++++++++++
     28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui +++++++++++++
     10 Feb: The former Air New Zealand boss says his time at the airline made him a better leader, as he moves into a new role abroad ++++++++++++
     19 Jan: Northlanders may have to wait until Wednesday until access to all roads is restored following flooding in its North Eastern area ++++++++++++
     08 Feb: Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly ++++++++++++
     30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure +++++++++++

     Business NewsLinks
      13 Feb: New zealanders in the uk proving kiwi businesses can thrive overseas (RadioNZ)
      12 Feb: Mt maunganui business owner says revenue down by half after landslide (RadioNZ)
      12 Feb: Gisborne business leader calls for long-term solutions amid ongoing cycle of weather events, cleanups (RadioNZ)
      12 Feb: Stress rising for new zealand’s small business owners (ITBrief)
      12 Feb: Is owning a small business really worth it? (RadioNZ)
      11 Feb: How to stop disposable emails damaging your business (ITBrief)
      11 Feb: 'monopoly position' key concern in proposed rafting business merger (Stuff.co.nz)
      11 Feb: Speed dating firm scrambling after being dumped by payment provider (RadioNZ)
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    Accident and Emergency:
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    Entertainment:
    Dick Van Dyke received a replica of the car featured in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for his 100th birthday 18:21

    Living & Travel:
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    Law and Order:
    The mosque terrorist filed almost 700 complaints about conditions - over more than four years 18:07

    Entertainment:
    Demi Lovato has cancelled five concerts to "protect [her] health" 17:51

    Politics:
    More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors gather for apology anniversary 17:37

    Rugby League:
    Chiefs lock Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi says he was proud to receive a matai title during a recent visit to Samoa 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Kaley Cuoco has hailed sleeping in a separate bed to her fiance a "game changer" 17:21

    Rugby:
    All 13 teams are set to start this weekend's SailGP regatta in Auckland, where some tough weather conditions should at least guarantee exciting racing ... assuming it doesn't get too ferocious on the Waitemata 16:57

    Entertainment:
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