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Air New Zealand to absorb cost of new sustainable jet fuel at this stage
16 Apr 2024Air New Zealand is increasing its use of sustainable jet fuel in a bid to cut carbon emissions but the expensive, difficult to source fuel will still be less than 1 percent of the airline's total fuel… Audio
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What is happening with the housing market?
12 Apr 2024Analysis - Policy changes, a steady OCR rate, low construction costs, and the high cost of home ownership are impacting a "flat" housing market. Audio
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Commerce Commission wants Chorus to cut capital spending plan
18 Apr 2024Chorus says it has already pared back its spending by $200m in February to $1.3 billion.
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How planes from NZ might end up making rain in Thailand
16 Apr 2024Aotearoa's only commercial aircraft manufacturer says it new plane is ideal for hot, high places with humid conditions. Audio
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Food delivery service Menulog quits NZ, says market too small
16 Apr 2024New Zealand's size was insufficient to maintain a healthy business in the market.
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One NZ faces court action over alleged 111 calling breaches
16 Apr 2024The telco has failed in its responsibility to provide vulnerable consumers with a means of calling 111 in a power cut, Commerce Commission says. Audio
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Supermarkets told supply contracts must be properly negotiated
16 Apr 2024The Grocery Commissioner says suppliers shouldn't feel pressured into signing an agreement with supermarkets without the chance to negotiate the terms.
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Woman turns plumbing plan into more than a pipe dream
16 Apr 2024A woman who has proved herself in a male-dominated trade wants to own a business so she can give others a break. Audio
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As it happened: Uncertain future for Newshub staff as Stuff takes over 6pm news
16 Apr 2024Stuff will drop the Newshub name as it takes over Three's 6pm bulletin with fewer than 40 of 250 staff to be brought over.
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Business owners and locals on edge after 'horrific' ram raid
15 Apr 2024Crime is a problem across the Waitematā Local Board area, its deputy chairperson says, with local workers sharing their own experiences.
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Another company reaps benefits of shorter working weeks
15 Apr 2024Staff at Te Miro Water get paid for 10 days work every fortnight - but they're currently only working nine of those. Audio
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Air NZ signs deal for sustainable jet fuel
16 Apr 2024The agreement with Finnish company Neste was announced as part of the Prime Minister's trade trip to South East Asia.
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Housing market activity picking up, new data shows
16 Apr 2024Housing market activity last month was boosted by a 23 percent increase in the number of listings.
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Builder 'pulls the pin' as recession, high interest rates hit construction industry
Tony Boyce threw "mega bucks" into his company to try keep it afloat but with no work coming in, he has to close it down for good. Audio
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Inflation set to cool, but not enough for Reserve Bank's expectations
16 Apr 2024Annual inflation looks set to cool further, but the numbers are still set to come in hotter than the central bank's expectations.
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What public sector job cuts mean for Wellington small business
15 Apr 2024It's not just public sector workers who are feeling the pain - the Wellington shops and services who rely on their custom fear they will be hit hard, too.
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'Banks can't protect New Zealanders on their own'
15 Apr 2024The banking industry has made progress on a national Anti-Scam Centre - but now needs the support of police and other organisations to fight scammers.
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Service sector rebound comes to 'screaming halt'
15 Apr 2024The key sector makes up about two-thirds of the economy, and had earlier shown reasonable rebound.
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Are we underprepared and overconfident about cyber attacks?
15 Apr 2024The threats are much bigger than ransomware and phishing, a new index indicates.
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Westland Milk Products reports record profit of $55.9m
The sustainable financial base means the company can continue to offer farmers very competitive terms for their milk, its chief executive says.
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Food price hikes stall, thanks to lowered cost of fruit and veges
12 Apr 2024Tumbling fresh food prices are helping to keep the brakes on consumer inflation.
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Sharesies acquires equity management service Orchestra
12 Apr 2024Orchestra offers employee share ownership plans and share registry services to private companies in New Zealand and Australia.
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Is it the right time to change careers? A consultant answers common questions
12 Apr 2024A careers coach and consultant is advising people not to give up hope as government agencies plan to cut hundreds of jobs. Audio
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'Devil in the details' when considering biofuels - Victoria University lecturer
12 Apr 2024The energy return on the energy invested must be weighed up, Dr Mike Joy says. Audio
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