And the World Health Organisation says there may have been rare human-to-human transmission of hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship.
A fourth hike this year of 0.25 percentage point was widely expected
Minority stake to be sold next year.
A tie-up between Hemp New Zealand and NZ Yarn will see new processing facility built.
The shortfall is equivalent to 3.6% of GDP and is in line with market forecasts.
PGG Wrightson shareholder responds to NBR stories.
Crude falls on higher shale predictions; global growth concerns rise.
Honey firm replaced by Vista Group.
Agriculture is the most negative sector while construction remains the most optimistic.
Auckland and Canterbury employers and manufacturers in three-way merger.
