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Last update: 9 hours agoNZX50 mood lifts, but investors stay cautious: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare led the NZX50 higher after beating earnings and lifting its dividend, while Infratil’s recent run cooled and the kiwi dollar slipped as markets weighed fresh US–Iran jitters. Rates watch: Attention turns to the Reserve Bank’s policy review and the run-up to Thursday’s Budget, with bond yields easing. Enforcement hits illegal lending: In South Auckland, an unregistered lender targeting Tongan borrowers with threats over Facebook has been banned for two years and ordered to pay reparations. Budget pressure on households and services: Retail NZ is pushing for stronger growth and cost-of-living relief, while rural GPs warn a funding model change could cut services for vulnerable patients. Moana Pasifika shock: The Super Rugby franchise has entered liquidation after shareholders voted to appoint liquidators, throwing the future of the team into doubt. Tourism leadership shuffle: Tourism Australia appoints Kathryn O’Brien to lead global markets, signalling a sharper push for high-yield visitors. Gold hunt continues: Critical Resources reports high-grade gold at its Lammerlaw project, adding momentum to NZ’s exploration pipeline.
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