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Biggest bank raises interest rates

· March 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly ANZ is the latest bank to increase interest rates. It is increasing its 18-month to five-year rates by 20 basis points, and...

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China Tower (788.HK) Announces 2025 Annual Results

· March 18, 2026

Source: Media Outreach – 18 March 2026 – The world’s largest telecommunications infrastructure service provider (“China Tower”, or the “Company”) (Stock Code: 0788.HK) is pleased to announce its annual results...

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New Zealand & Ireland collaborate on farm emissions

· March 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Ireland’s Minister of State Noel Grealish have signed a joint ministerial statement for advancing their partnership on agricultural climate...

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Why some rugby clubs are going fee-free for kids

· March 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Nelson Rugby Football Union is the latest club to remove fees for junior players. Shuttersport NZ Rugby clubs around the country are scrapping junior fees...

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Waikato Steel Manufacturing Project Fast-tracked

· March 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A structural steel manufacturing plant that will help build the future of New Zealand’s infrastructure has been approved through Fast-track. National Green Steel Limited lodged its...

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Murderer, sex offenders among current asylum claimants

· March 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she was shocked to find out a murderer and sex offenders convicted in...

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Grocery Commissioner puts supermarkets on notice

· March 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Shoppers are bracing for more food price rises. 123RF Shoppers are bracing for more food price rises, but the Grocery Commissioner has put supermarkets on notice...

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Shadows cast on Auckland’s Sunfield development

· March 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s impression of the planned Sunfield development in Auckland. Winton / supplied One of Auckland’s largest new housing developments – the Sunfield community near Ardmore Airport...

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Investment property report sparks questions

· March 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Property investors say new research shows that they contribute significant amounts to the country’s economy – but not everyone is convinced. Work by Infometrics, commissioned...