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New Zealand's 'most exposed' towns
8 Nov 2024When a big employer closes, it can have a huge impact. Here are the areas most at risk.
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Kiwi wine growers nervous about 'hypothetical' Trump tariffs
8 Nov 2024Winemakers are anxiously waiting to see if they'll be hit by high tariffs when exporting into the US, following the election of Donald Trump. Audio
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Christchurch Engine Centre to get $250 million expansion
8 Nov 2024It will allow the introduction of new GTF engine repair and maintenance, and permit work done overseas to now be done in New Zealand.
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NZ AI tech company partners with Brazilian beef giant
MindHive Global was started in 2011, but soon pivoted to using AI to detect blemishes and grade the quality of hides at leather tanneries.
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What Trump's return could mean for China
8 Nov 2024China is bracing for what could be a volatile and highly unpredictable path ahead in its escalating great power rivalry with the United States.
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Rules coming to stop power being shut off to medically dependent customers
8 Nov 2024The Electricity Authority is set to implement rules to stop power retailers from disconnecting medically dependent customers for failing to pay a bill.
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US stocks dominate post-election trading
8 Nov 2024New Zealand investors appear to be looking for an opportunity to cash in on Donald Trump's US election victory.
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The $40 an hour job no one wants
8 Nov 2024There's "all the perks you can think of" - but no applicants. Audio
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ANZ blames costs as profits fall to $2.09 billion
8 Nov 2024The country's biggest bank has posted a reduced profit as expenses grew faster than income, it cut margins to retain market share, but also lowered the amount for bad debts.
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How Trump's win could affect your bank balance
8 Nov 2024From the price to goods to inflation, oil and the dollar - here's what might change for New Zealanders. Audio
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Disney themed cruise ship to visit New Plymouth
8 Nov 2024Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the gang will sail into New Plymouth this summer for the first time.
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Warehouse Group sales down for first quarter
8 Nov 2024Group interim chief executive John Journee says trading conditions remain challenging.
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TVNZ's $30m cost-saving exercise could 'decimate' news service
7 Nov 2024TVNZ staff were told on Wednesday there was a proposal to get rid of 90 jobs at the broadcaster and create 41 new ones.
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Briscoe Group third-quarter sales hold steady
8 Nov 2024The Rebel Sport and homewares third-quarter sales were half a percent down on the year earlier at $546.1 million, but excluded its October Labour Day promotion.
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What does a Donald Trump victory mean for New Zealand's economy?
The outlook is "pretty grim", one expert warns - but it could open doors for us in other markets, if it doesn't lead the world into war. Audio
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Why bitcoin has hit a record, and what Trump's win means now
7 Nov 2024Donald Trump has spoken as part of his re-election campaign about wanting to make the country the "crypto capital" of the planet.
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Boost for potential buyers as ANZ may waive one of its fees - broker
Brokers say it's a sign competition seems to be heating up for mortgage business.
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Current first-home buyers paying less but getting more
7 Nov 2024New data signals first-home buyers are getting "good deals" in the current market, Corelogic's Kelvin Davidson says.
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Kiwifruit crop: No longer 'a ripper of a season'
Initial enthusiasm among kiwifruit growers for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered by a colder September.
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Growers warn vege prices will soar if production not priority in freshwater reform
4 Nov 2024Growers want commercial vegetable production to be a "priority of national significance" in freshwater regulations.
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What a Trump victory means for global markets
7 Nov 2024With Donald Trump's anticipated victory, the US dollar and stock market are seen as winners, but a Republican presidency could weigh on bonds, emerging markets, clean energy and sustainable investing.
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Concerns lack of risk management tools to help power companies could sting customers
7 Nov 2024A review of risk management options for electricity retailers indicated there are few, if any contracts for retailers to help manage price-risk during peak demand.
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NZDF civilian staff escalate strike action as pay talks stagnate
7 Nov 2024About 1000 union members will refuse to work at heights or off-site after being "infuriated" by a zero pay offer.
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