Opinion
Australia's central bank review missed its mark
Real RBA reform is needed, beginning with a rethink of its independence
Economy
Inflation
Australia to raise minimum wage 5.75% as living costs surge
Lowest-paid to receive $15 per hour in light of 'current economic circumstances'
Economy
New Zealand central bank ups rates to 14-yr high, signals hikes done
RBNZ raises interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.5%
International relations
Australia and India to deepen economic ties, mineral efforts
Indian PM Modi visits Australia for first time since 2014
Trade
China resumes imports of Australian timber in sign of thaw
Uncertainties remain over Beijing's restrictions on barley, wine and more
Supply Chain
Australian Strategic Materials gets U.S. buyer for rare-earth alloy
Sales to American magnet maker come as supply chains diversify from China
Opinion
U.S. technology controls fail to account for Pacific allies
Shift from outdated mindset needed to support collective regional security
Travel & Leisure
Air New Zealand to offer beds in economy class from $250 each
Skynest available on Auckland to New York or Chicago flights
Economy
Australia budget surplus likely a one-off as spending surges
Canberra's finances face 'downside shock' after commodity price windfall
Politics
Australia expands defense budget ahead of submarines purchase
Canberra lifts nuclear ambitions in light of China's growing heft in Indo-Pacific
Economy
Australia central bank stuns market with hike to 3.85%
RBA's governor says inflation has passed peak but at 7% is 'still too high'
Commodities
Rio Tinto reports record Q1 iron ore shipments, sees inflation risk
Prices for steelmaking ingredient rebounded after China lifted zero-Covid policy
International relations
Australia foreign minister visits Pacific islands with eye on China
Climate, post-COVID economic recovery on agenda in New Caledonia and Tuvalu
Trade
Australia reaches deal with China to resolve barley dispute
Canberra to suspend WTO case, Beijing reviews duties imposed for months
Opinion
G-20 nations should commit $500bn a year to 'SDG Stimulus'
The world is running out of time to rescue the U.N. 2030 Agenda
Inflation
New Zealand central bank unexpectedly raises rates 50 basis points
Surprise decision pushes up kiwi dollar to 2-month high
Economy
Australia pauses rate hikes to assess tightening impact on inflation
Central bank governor says CPI indicator suggests country's inflation has peaked
Opinion
Australia and Indonesia should forge business ties in lithium
Missing ingredient for Widodo's vision for EV sector is close at hand
Trade
U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Economy
New Zealand economy shrinks 0.6% in Q4, changing rate outlook
Outlook 'gloomy' for Q1 of 2023, says Capital Economics
