Markets

The head of the Commerce Commission is confident new fuel industry rules will improve competition in the sector, and eventually lead to lower pump prices. Audio

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The number of job ads has hit a record level. The BNZ/Seek report shows full and part-time job ads rose 1 percent in June on the month before, and are 24 percent above pre-Covid levels. BNZ senior… Audio

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A strong rebound in capital markets and the country's containment of Covid-19 has lifted investor confidence in the past year. Audio

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Consumers are bracing for higher prices with inflation expectations hitting a record high. Audio

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The New Zealand operations of Australian telecommunications company Vocus are under review, even before its new owners get the keys to the door. Audio

Buyers appear to be circling two New Zealand-based operations with a view to launching takeover bids. Audio

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Confidence in the labour market has risen to pre-pandemic levels, with more people optimistic about their current employment prospects but there is a concern about job security. Audio

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The gap between the old and young continues to widen. Household confidence levels are on the rise, Demand for commercial property is booming in Nelson and Employers will need to start offering more… Audio

The power company Mercury is poised to snap up Trustpower's retail arm for $441 million, pending approval from the Commerce Commission and shareholders. Audio

Air New Zealand faces continued financial turbulence but plans to reinstate full staff salaries and pay a $1000 share bonus as well. Audio