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A2 Milk in talks to purchase manufacturing facility in China
30 Sep 2024A2 says discussions are incomplete and no binding terms have yet been agreed on.
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Synlait Milk slumps to large loss after asset write down
Troubled dairy company Synlait Milk has slumped to a large loss after a large asset write down, as it struggled with huge debt, money losing operations, and business disputes.
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Southern Cross posts $88 million deficit for year ended June
30 Sep 2024The country's biggest health insurer and private healthcare provider Southern Cross has posted a large deficit on the back of rising costs and claims, and an accounting change.
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Is there any truth to 'go woke, go broke'?
29 Sep 2024A study has found brands with more inclusive advertising practices had more sales and higher customer loyalty.
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Fonterra releases new strategy to get higher return on capital
30 Sep 2024The company's revised business strategy aims to focus on its high performing ingredients and food service businesses to grow value.
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Is it safe to sit on the sidelines of the property market?
28 Sep 2024RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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ANZ backs CGT - what about the other bank bosses?
After Antonia Watson expressed support for a capital gains tax, RNZ asked the other banks what they thought.
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Hundreds of jobs could go under proposed meatworks closure
27 Sep 2024Declining sheep processing numbers are blamed for proposed closure. The plant employs more than 600.
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It will take almost 100 years to close gender pay gap at current rate
27 Sep 2024The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1972. Based on current trends, the gender pay gap won't close until 2068.
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Consumers more optimistic following interest rate cuts
Consumers are feeling more confident about the future but are still frustrated with the current economic conditions.
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Anxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meeting
27 Sep 2024Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers are waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.
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Charities struggling to find volunteers amid financial crisis
29 Sep 2024Many are prioritising paid employment, cutting their volunteering hours.
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What provocative pizza ads reveal about shifting religious attitudes
22 Sep 2024Where do lines of acceptability or offensiveness get drawn?
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How some pensioners could boost income by 50 percent
27 Sep 2024Reverse mortgages make sense for many retirees. Here's the low-down.
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Slow moves to fix fast fashion
27 Sep 2024NZ's fashion industry is facing serious long-term problems, including the influx of cheap, shoddy clothing and way too much waste.
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Du Val Group owes nearly $240 million to creditors and investors
26 Sep 2024The Auckland property developer and investor group was placed into statutory management last month.
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There's good news for tenants - except in one city
26 Sep 2024Rents are down, options are up but there's still a city feeling the squeeze down south.
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Why can't we get mortgage terms like the US?
26 Sep 2024In America, 30-year fixed interest mortgages with low break fees are common. Why don't we get those deals here?
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'Not acceptable' - The Warehouse reports large loss
26 Sep 2024The retailer says the $54m loss reflects one its toughest years ever. Audio
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Inland Revenue mulls capital gains tax
26 Sep 2024What will be fair for the tax system of the future? The tax department is asking questions. Audio
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Decrease in number of SMEs going up for sale
26 Sep 2024The small and medium businesses that survived the pandemic by slashing costs are in a much stronger financial position when they come up for sale.
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Working from home: Hybrid working offers the best of both worlds
26 Sep 2024Embracing a hybrid approach may lead to better outcomes as society shifts with technology and employment expectations.
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Meridian Energy to cut retail jobs
25 Sep 2024The number of retail workers will be cut by 8 percent.
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Northern Express adds dining experience: 'Come and explore Ruapehu with us'
25 Sep 2024Ruapehu officials are hoping it will help boost tourism in the region.
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