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Infometrics doubles New Zealand's 2026 growth forecast
Infometrics latest set of forecasts is taking a slightly more upbeat view of the recovery.
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Students warned about promoting overseas gambling websites
17 Jul 2025The Department of Internal Affairs says influencers could face a $5000 fine. Audio
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Wellington sushi stored fined over treatement of 'vulnerable' migrant worker
17 Jul 2025Well Sushi failed to meet a range of employment standards, the Employment Relations Authority said.
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Consumer watchdog moves to lower debit and credit card surcharges
17 Jul 2025The overall cost of interchange fees is around $1 billion for businesses, which were often passed onto customers through surcharges. Audio
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Devastating rain brings silver lining for winter power supply
17 Jul 2025The rapid decline of hydro storage following a dry period at the start of the year have been reversed by recent heavy rain.
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Pricey butter pulling up food bills - but there may be some relief in sight
17 Jul 2025Increases in dairy prices are pulling up overall food bills.
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'Dramatic shift' that could leave KiwiSaver members better off
17 Jul 2025The proportion of KiwiSaver in funds with high volatility has quadrupled in three years.
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As house prices drop, will the retirement nest egg still be such a safe bet?
17 Jul 2025Changes to KiwiSaver, global economic uncertainty and predictions house prices could drop by as much as 20 percent by 2030 all mean retirement is looking very different to how it...
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The return of the property investor - but why?
17 Jul 2025Property is still seen as a "trusted" asset class for investors. Audio
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'200 years to pay back debt': The cost of leaving abusive relationships
17 Jul 2025One woman had to save up money for ten years before she was able to leave her abusive relationship.
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Community 'in shock' as industrial park greenlit
17 Jul 2025"People took the assumption that it was so ridiculous that it was never going to happen," one critic says.
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Markets turn volatile after reports Trump considered firing Fed chair Powell
17 Jul 2025US Treasury two-year yields dropped sharply after a report the US President is likely to axe the Federal Reserve chairperson soon.
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Class action against two major banks offers to settle for $300m
16 Jul 2025The case involves more than 150,000 customers who were impacted by overcharging of fees and interest.
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What is the Māori economy?
16 Jul 2025The Māori economy is "thriving", recent statistics have revealed, but a new report shows Māori businesses don't always measure their success monetarily.
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Big electricity retailers forced to lower off-peak power prices
16 Jul 2025The Electricity Authority has announced new rules for the retailers.
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What would happen if a KiwiSaver provider failed?
16 Jul 2025NZ's KiwiSaver schemes have different protections for members, which should prevent the kind of investment losses seen after the failure of a Australian superannuation provider.
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Woman found she was added to husband's loan when asked to repay it
16 Jul 2025The woman was one of 1469 complaints to Financial Services Complaints Ltd in the year to 30 June.
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What makes a bull worth $161,000?
The bidder who smashed a national price record at the recent Angus bull sales says his purchase is "beautifully put together".
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Storm damage closes Tasman's Great Taste trail again
16 Jul 2025The popular biking trail is a lifeline for the local economy, bringing in $34m annually.
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Building industry hopes for eventual upturn
16 Jul 2025Conditions in the building industry are still tight, new research says, but there are hopes it has hit the bottom.
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'It really is hard for older job seekers to find work at the moment'
15 Jul 2025Dozens of people are signing up to a job site for older workers, with more noticeably struggling to find jobs over the past nine months. Audio
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Queenstown hotel fined $22,000 for breaches under Fisheries Act
15 Jul 2025The Rees Hotel was fined for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and failing to keep records. Audio
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Former Reserve Bank boss Orr joins Cook Islands Super board
15 Jul 2025Adrian Orr previously headed the NZ Super for more than a decade.
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Banking and investment behaviour faces change as population ages
15 Jul 2025The central bank said the financial industry needs to understand and get prepared for what may be complex, long term changes, that may also increase risks to the financial system.
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KiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concerns
15 Jul 2025The company's chief medical officer says melatonin and Zopiclone are not compatible with safety critical work.
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Health insurance crunch prompts call for tax break
A third of New Zealanders have health insurance and another 27 percent say they previously had it but no longer do. Audio
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Auckland sees drop in house prices
15 Jul 2025Despite, the national median house price staying steady year-on-year at $770,000.
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A slice of Italy in Dunedin's St Clair
15 Jul 2025A seaside suburb is becoming a haven for Italian expats and foodies alike.
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