Monthly food prices fell 0.9 percent in October compared with September, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

The largest contributor to the fall was vegetables, down 7.2 percent. But a rise in fruit prices, up 0.6 percent, partly offsets that.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what this means for the state of the economy - and inflation.

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Monthly food prices fell 0.9 percent in October compared with September, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
The largest contributor to the fall was vegetables, down 7.2 percent. But a rise in fruit prices, up 0.6 percent, partly offsets that.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what this means for the state of the economy - and inflation.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on food prices falling in October

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US investors are still riding high one week after Donald Trump won the US presidency - but what can they expect long-term?

Dow, and S&P, among others are experiencing rapid growth, but experts wonder how long this can last.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further.

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US investors are still riding high one week after Donald Trump won the US presidency - but what can they expect long-term?
Dow, and S&amp;P, among others are experiencing rapid growth, but experts wonder how long this can last.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further.
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Farmers at this morning's Fonterra AGM took the opportunity to probe the company around their reasons to sell off the company's consumer brands. 

Fonterra is looking to sell key brands such as Anchor and Mainland - and the farmers have expressed disappointment with this choice.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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Farmers at this morning's Fonterra AGM took the opportunity to probe the company around their reasons to sell off the company's consumer brands.&nbsp;
Fonterra is looking to sell key brands such as Anchor and Mainland - and the farmers have expressed disappointment with this choice.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers probing Fonterra's decisions at AGM

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Air New Zealand's head is defending splashing out on a new safety video, as airfares rise.

Kiwi NBA player Steven Adams features in the airline's first safety video in two years, alongside cameos by other notable Kiwis.

Chief executive Greg Foran says this is a worthwhile investment.

"It's an important part of the brand, it's a bit like the mangōpare on the tail or the uniforms - and we're doing a new one and you'll see them next year."

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Air New Zealand's head is defending splashing out on a new safety video, as airfares rise.
Kiwi NBA player Steven Adams features in the airline's first safety video in two years, alongside cameos by other notable Kiwis.
Chief executive Greg Foran says this is a worthwhile investment.
"It's an important part of the brand, it's a bit like the mangōpare on the tail or the uniforms - and we're doing a new one and you'll see them next year."
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Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO defends splashing out for the airline's safety video

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on food prices falling in October

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