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Annual food prices spike in September

Food prices have grown by 1.2% in the year to September.

Brain drain: A record 81,200 Kiwis departing as fewer migrants arrived

New Zealand's net migration continues to dwindle.

Tourism numbers up in August with Australians leading the charge

Visitor arrivals surged from five countries during the year.

The endless downfall of a crypto power couple

NY Times: He was a top exec. She was a policy expert. Now they both face prison time.

Markets with Madison: Spark

Telecommunications companies were considered a defensive stock in a recession, but now they’re losing their Spark with investors.

Have telcos lost their Spark?

A dominant telecommunications player is 'not a revenue growth story,' the analyst said.

US inflation fell to 2.4% in September

Financial Times: Figures for headline and core rates marginally surpass expectations.

Stock Takes: Fonterra on a roll? Contact's play for Manawa

Fonterra’s shares and units have performed strongly over the past 12 months.

Editorial: The war on inflation has been won... but at what cost?

OPINION: As price stability returns, it's up to us to grow the economy.

Watch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinking

Collins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.

Banks set date to introduce key anti-scam measure, reimbursement question still hanging

Watchdog says it's 'shameful' banks took so long to introduce confirmation of payee tech.

Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder

Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.

What does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?

Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.

Zespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court

'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.

Will savers be stung more than borrowers benefit from falling interest rates?

Banks could profiteer from the changing interest rate environment.

Opinion: Fast-track approvals are necessary but should be temporary

OPINION: There is no need for a special long-term fast-track approvals process.

Succession: Farmers encouraged to think about the future

Farmers need to have open and honest conversations with their families about succession.

Germany expects economy to shrink in 2024 after cutting forecast

Financial Times: Skills shortage, red tape, infrastructure deficit hamper growth.