New Zealand exits recession, posting Q4 GDP growth of 0.7%

'Upside surprise' performance could indicate additional rate cuts this year

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Tourism was a bright spot in New Zealand's late-2024 economy, data showed, with visitors arriving in destinations including the capital city of Wellington.  © Reuters

SHAUN TURTON

CANBERRA -- New Zealand's gross domestic product expanded 0.7% in the final quarter of last year, rebounding from consecutive declines of 1.1% in the two preceding quarters, government figures released on Thursday show.

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