Economists are braced for a small bounce-back ahead of next week's GDP numbers.

The last set of GDP figures released in June 2023 put New Zealand in a recession.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says China's downturn could still drag New Zealand down further into recession.

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Economists are braced for a small bounce-back ahead of next week's GDP numbers.
The last set of GDP figures released in June 2023 put New Zealand in a recession.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says China's downturn could still drag New Zealand down further into recession.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of next week's GDP numbers

King Charles has made it clear that Harry and Meghan will remain non-working royals. 

The King recently authorised a letter to senior British officials claiming that the pair, who recently returned to the UK, will not use the titles His or Her Royal Highness.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's likely Charles felt the need to clarify that Harry and Meghan aren't representing him or the royals.

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King Charles has made it clear that Harry and Meghan will remain non-working royals.&nbsp;
The King recently authorised a letter to senior British officials claiming that the pair, who recently returned to the UK, will not use the titles His or Her Royal Highness.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's likely Charles felt the need to clarify that Harry and Meghan aren't representing him or the royals.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles confirming Harry and Meghan will be non-working royals

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Growing inflation and a changing economy could inspire Australia's Reserve Bank to start putting the OCR up again, according to one expert.

Australia's current official cash rate is currently at 4.35 percent, but the central bank is due to make an announcement later this month.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined when the next increase could come - and whether there's more in the pipeline.

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Growing inflation and a changing economy could inspire Australia's Reserve Bank to start putting the OCR up again, according to one expert.
Australia's current official cash rate is currently at 4.35 percent, but the central bank is due to make an announcement later this month.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined when the next increase could come - and whether there's more in the pipeline.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist speculates about future increases to Australia's OCR

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The Labour Party has pledged to review the Emissions Trading Scheme if elected, and claims the current price is 'too low' to drive down reductions.

In an earlier announcement, leader Chris Hipkins said the party would make changes to the scheme - and that they wouldn't campaign on pricing agricultural emissions, a departure from their earlier stance. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay has admitted he supports this development, and unpacked the rest of the party's announcement.

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The Labour Party has pledged to review the Emissions Trading Scheme if elected, and claims the current price is 'too low' to drive down reductions.
In an earlier announcement, leader Chris Hipkins said the party would make changes to the scheme - and that they wouldn't campaign on pricing agricultural emissions, a departure from their earlier stance.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay has admitted he supports this development, and unpacked the rest of the party's announcement.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on on Labour claiming it wants to make changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of next week's GDP numbers

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