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Another major bank scales back house price forecast
The Reserve Bank's "tough love" is having an impact on the market, Westpac says.
Evening business for 25 June 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Worst since the early 90s': Hidden extent of downturn
Officially we're out of recession. Here's why it doesn't feel like it - and how we compare internationally.
Who should pay compensation for the Northland power blackout?
Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people who they think should be coughing up compensation for the Northland blackout. Audio
Local businesses call for compensation after Northland outage
Northland businesses could be eyeing a potential class action for compensation after last week's massive power outage caused when transpower maintenance crew unbolting the feet of the pylon causing it… Audio
How to get a better deal on your car insurance
Premiums have risen sharply. What can you do?
Power companies focus on ways to keep gas supply up
Importing natural gas looks like a viable option to make up for declining local production, a power company says.
Spoken Feature: Thrift
As the cost of everything rises - how do we start to put some savings aside ? Katy Gosset meets a first time saver and mother of four who shares the tips that helped her. Audio
Spike in shipping costs could pose inflation challenge
Rates are higher than they were during peak of Red Sea conflict.
Business commentator Oliver Lewis
Oliver discusses what could come next for the Interislander fleet after the Aratere ship ran aground, and Treasury's involvement in procuring new ships. Audio
Synlait Milk seeks approval for $130m loan to pay bank debt
The specialty dairy company says it may need to cease trading or initiate a formal insolvency process, if alternative arrangements cannot be made to satisfy the banks involved.
Employment confidence tumbles back into pessimism
Employment confidence fell sharply amid reduced job prospects and a likely rise in unemployment.
SkyCity to sell stake in European online gaming platform for $55m
The casino operator says it will use the proceeds to pay down debt as part of its capital management plan.
Why businesses are seeking compensation not insurance after outage
Northland businesses are pushing for compensation from Transpower for last week's blackout across most of the region.
Budgeting services facing closure
One-third of budgeting services face closure after their government funding was chopped - and they warn the recession means other free financial services are too busy to pick up their clients. Amy… Audio
Job ads on SEEK down across most sectors
Recruitment site SEEK says job ads have fallen in the past month across most sectors and in virtually all regions. According to its latest Employment Report, monthly job ads dropped five percent… Audio
Budgeting cutbacks: 'There will be nowhere for people to go for support'
Budgeting services whose government funding has been chopped are warning other free financial mentors are too busy to pick up their clients.
