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Spring finally here for housing market, REINZ says
17 Nov 2025The Real Estate Institute has released its latest data that show the number of sales across the country was up 6.4 percent year-on-year in the month, at 7505.
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Exporters to benefit from weak dollar, strong demand
17 Nov 2025That is despite a drop in prices for key agricultural products, including dairy, forestry and fruit.
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Retiree loses $250,000 in crypto con as scammers get 'extremely sophisticated'
17 Nov 2025New Zealanders are losing six-figure sums to scammers pretending to offer anything from jobs to cryptocurrency investments and technology support. Audio
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Dipping into Lake Pūkaki: Locals, experts conflicted over Meridian proposal
17 Nov 2025The gentailer wants permission to draw the country's largest hydro lake down to lower levels than usual without needing special approval from Transpower. Audio
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Trump's tariff 'flip-flopping' has NZ businesses on edge - economist
17 Nov 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the government would continue to push for the removal of US tariffs. Audio
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US drops tariffs on $2b of NZ exports
Trade Minister Todd McClay said climbing prices and declining supply may have prompted the president to change tack.
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High electricity connection costs a barrier for development - Electricity Authority
17 Nov 2025The regulator says some lines companies are charging high up-front costs for connections, which can be a barrier to development, slow down electrification and leave consumers worse off.
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Food prices up again with dairy and eggs more expensive
17 Nov 2025Annual food inflation edged higher as rising grocery prices offset cheaper fruit and vegetables.
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Uber loses Supreme Court appeal over drivers' employment status
18 Nov 2025The Supreme Court has unanimously voted in favour of the drivers. Audio
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Will I have to pay tax if I give my kids $150k? - Ask Susan
15 Nov 2025RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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Why Christmas barbecues likely to be 'pretty expensive endeavour'
15 Nov 2025The latest Grocery Supplier Cost Index showed an average annual increase of 2.5 percent in October.
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Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $55m richer on Saturday night
15 Nov 2025You may have a wishlist, but one financial adviser says there are a few things you should know.
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Ethnic businesses' contribution to economy continues to rise
15 Nov 2025A new report reveals ethnic businesses contributed $87b to New Zealand's GDP in 2023, an increase from $64b in 2021.
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Popular market canned over health and safety
14 Nov 2025After launching last month, Queensgate Night Market has been cancelled over what local MP Chris Bishop says is bureaucracy gone mad.
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12 steps to fix KiwiSaver and NZ Super
14 Nov 2025Big changes to the retirement scheme have been recommended by the Retirement Commissioner. Audio
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Law firm boss 'constantly' watched porn in office
14 Nov 2025The man, whose name is suppressed, admits his behaviour was "egregious" after multiple employees complained.
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Manufacturing sector expands for fourth consecutive month in October
14 Nov 2025This increase was led by a rise in new orders and improved demand.
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Real estate complaints hit record level
14 Nov 2025The Real Estate Authority's 2025 annual report noted a 35 percent increase in formal complaints in the year to June 30, to 487.
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How expensive is life in NZ really?
14 Nov 2025Deutsche Bank's Mapping the World's Prices report looks at the price of a range of items around the world, in US dollar terms.
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What’s fuelling the growing demand for Indian ethnic wear?
14 Nov 2025New Zealand's changing demographics in recent years is being reflected in the rising demand for Indian fashion.
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Manufacturing orders up, but employment still a struggle
14 Nov 2025Manufacturing sector activity expanded in October thanks to higher new orders and improving demand.
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Are you paying more for car insurance because of your gender?
14 Nov 2025The different prices for genders indicates there is a perceived difference in risk, an actuary says.
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NZ's health and safety record still poor 15 years on from Pike River
14 Nov 2025New Zealand workers are more likely to die than in Australia or the United Kingdom, new research shows.
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Ed-tech company Kami named EY entrepreneur of the year
14 Nov 2025Kami will be competing with the other country winners at EY's Global event to be held in Monaco, June 2026.
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