In a move viewed as dovish by economists, the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.5%, with further cuts potentially needed to stimulate the economy. Kiwibank economists recommend a quick reduction to 2.5% by year-end due to global economic uncertainty, while the impact of increased tariffs on global inflation remains unclear under new interim Governor Christian Hawkesby’s leadership.
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Malachi Subecz inquiry: Failings in child protection case ‘routine’ and still happening, doctor says
Dr. Patrick Kelly, a paediatrician who treated 5-year-old Malachi Subecz, testified that police and Oranga Tamariki often dismissed child abuse evidence without consulting health professionals, leading to tragic outcomes. During a coronial inquest, he highlighted that Malachi's severe injuries contradicted claims made by his caregiver, Michaela Barriball, regarding an accidental fall. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A doctor said that when kids were hurt, the police and social workers didn't always listen to...
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