Trade
New Zealand scraps barriers on foreign building products
Move aimed cutting soaring materials prices and construction costs
Data for December quarter below analysts' forecast of 0.1% rise
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RBNZ raises interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.5%
Skynest available on Auckland to New York or Chicago flights
Hundreds of people evacuate to higher grounds
Once a COVID success story, PM Ardern's camp trails opposition ahead of 2023 election
Program draws entrepreneurs as global competition for tech pioneers heats up
Membership negotiations with U.K. will be held cautiously, says Minister O'Connor
PM Ardern stresses importance of bilateral ties in move toward renewable energy
As approval ratings dip, Ardern seeks political boost with tourism, trade
Biden raises U.S. engagement while grouping seeks trade-led COVID recovery
21 members, including U.S. and China, hold virtual talks ahead of Friday summit
Asia-focused pact covers 30% of global population and GDP
Extended lockdown tests economic resilience with uncertain end point
TradeWaltz aims to keep supply chains of 5,000 companies moving at steady pace
Quarantine-free trips raise hopes for an economic shot in the arm
6.3-magnitude temblor in 2011 killed 185 people and injured thousands
Tech, inequality, debt, de-globalization and political stress to remain decisive
With low infection rates, companies say entry limits are too strict
Everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the digital future
First time China, Japan, and South Korea connected via one trade pact
After signing, focus turns to ratification; China to hold sway in India's absence
Despite economic bounce, RBNZ tees up cheap cash and eyes 2021 rate cut
Canary in the coal mine of Asian trade on worst trajectory since Great Depression
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