Over in Australia, economists have accused the Reserve Bank of mishandling the OCR.

Experts claim the central bank has been too focused on keeping unemployment high - impacting the livelihood of hundreds of thousands of Australians.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Reserve Bank is in a tough spot - but it can't undo months of progress.

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Over in Australia, economists have accused the Reserve Bank of mishandling the OCR.
Experts claim the central bank has been too focused on keeping unemployment high - impacting the livelihood of hundreds of thousands of Australians.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Reserve Bank is in a tough spot - but it can't undo months of progress.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on economists criticising the Reserve Bank of Australia's approach to rates

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