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Survey suggests businesses more optimistic about economy
5 Dec 2024More than half of respondents believe the economy is headed in the right direction, while others are budgeting for a better year ahead.
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Fonterra raised forecast milk price despite weaker profits
5 Dec 2024The dairy co-operative raised its forecast price range by 50 cents to a $10 midpoint per kilo of milk solids.
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'Pretty dire': More Kiwis head overseas for jobs
5 Dec 2024A lack of opportunities and inadequate salaries are driving people to seek employment overseas, recruiters say.
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After years of motorists 'pushing the boundaries', supermarket takes action
6 Dec 2024After years of anything goes at the Whangārei Pak'n Save, the supermarket has begun enforcing its time limit of 90 minutes. Audio
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'A shock to us': Lender blindsided by solar panel company collapse
6 Dec 2024NZ Green Investment Finance was only given limited time to come up with a proposal to help SolarZero, its board chair says. Audio
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What next for the OCR? And what should you do?
Economists expect another 50bp drop in February, so should you float and wait for it?
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Boring housing data good news for first-home buyers
5 Dec 2024'Window of opportunity' likely to continue into next year.
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Is your KiwiSaver as green as it claims to be?
5 Dec 2024'Greenwashing' - making investments seem more responsible than they really were - is a critical challenge for fund managers.
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Saved again: Iconic pie company given third life
5 Dec 2024The new owner of the brand has its first day today.
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Auckland Council sells remaining stake in Auckland Airport
4 Dec 2024Trading in the airport company's shares was suspended while the deal was completed.
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No plans for ASB to charge customers for withdrawing cash from bank
4 Dec 2024Its parent company has started charging $3 for people to withdraw money at a branch or post office.
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Kmart offers refunds on Christmas quilt covers
4 Dec 2024Customers across the Tasman have complained of suffering lung and heart inflammation after being exposed to the bedding.
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Charities are making about $2 billion in untaxed 'profit', data suggests
4 Dec 2024Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising tax changes ahead for charities.
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How safe is your car? The new safety ratings
4 Dec 2024Waka Kotahi has updated its used car safety ratings. Audio
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Presenters Hayley Holt and Anna Burns-Francis to leave TVNZ
4 Dec 2024The state broadcaster announced last month that it plans to axe 50 roles in order to save $30m.
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Small businesses struggling with cash flow
4 Dec 2024New research shows some small businesses are turning to alternative lines of credit.
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Business travellers in regions will be hurt by Air NZ cuts - mayor
4 Dec 2024Business people will have to overnight in Wellington due to the axing of Rotorua's early morning flight to the capital, the mayor says. Audio
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Trademarks that will never be used can be ‘bad faith’ business – a UK case has lessons for NZ and Australia
4 Dec 2024Some businesses may register their trademarks for a wide range of products or services to prevent others using it.
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Buy now for a well priced EV, industry expert says
4 Dec 2024The vehicles are selling more cheaply than when the rebate scheme was in place, a motoring editor says. Audio
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'Sad news to some': Sanitarium stops making peanut butter
3 Dec 2024Sanitarium has probably fallen victim to the problems of being in the middle of the peanut butter market, one expert says.
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'Polytreneur' breaks into mainstream with Pasifika babywear
3 Dec 2024After many long nights and tears, a business owner is celebrating her babywear company's second anniversary alongside the launch of a pop up store.
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Westpac to increase sustainable lending by $2b
4 Dec 2024The bank will lend up to $9b to businesses and farmers looking to meet climate targets by 2027.
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Air New Zealand makes more cuts to domestic network
4 Dec 2024Changes will be applied between February and June.
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Guilty pleas in multimillion dollar fake fat export case
3 Dec 2024It comes after the Ministry for Primary Industries withdrew most of the charges.
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