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Govt will pay if we don't fix 'leaky tap' of KiwiSaver, expert says
It is your money, but here is why you shouldn't touch it.
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More households maxing out accommodation supplement
5:02 am todayData provided to RNZ under the Official Information Act shows a higher number and proportion of people receiving the accommodation supplement are now receiving…
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Wholesaler fined for toys that posed risk to children
15 Sep 2025Hundreds of the toys remain unaccounted for, despite a recall notice.
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Florists say industry 'plagued by resentment, culture of fear'
15 Sep 2025A number of florists are speaking out about the rise of unhappiness within the industry and the struggle to keep their businesses blooming. Audio
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Businesses worry about govt policy reversals after elections
5:02 am todayA sentiment survey also reveals most businesses are planning to invest more this year, pointing to a gradual improvement in the economy.
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Organisations fail to prioritise corporate culture, survey shows
15 Sep 2025A survey of 1188 chief executives shows a small minority incorporate culture in short-and-long-term decision-making.
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Services sector is shrinking - still
15 Sep 2025The sector has endured tough times for a year and a half, BusinessNZ's CEO Katherine Rich says.
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Mayor to present 'Save our Chateau' petition to parliament
15 Sep 2025The petition is urging the government to reopen Chateau Tongariro as soon as possible. Audio
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Office worker ordered to pay $869,000 after siphoning rental bonds
15 Sep 2025A former office worker at a property management firm siphoned more than $860,000 from the company to help pay her own rent.
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The sectors paying more than a median $100,000
15 Sep 2025It used to be that six digits was a "highly paid" field - but there are now about a dozen sectors that hit the mark. Audio
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ANZ Australia faces record $240m fine
15 Sep 2025The bank's Australian branch has been penalised seven times in the past eight years for prior misconduct, ASIC says.
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Spark and One NZ launch realtime phone outage service
15 Sep 2025New Zealand is believed to be the first country in the world with a service like this.
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Wellington slumps to bottom of economic scoreboard
15 Sep 2025The capital is struggling with a long series of worrying indicators.
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Banks expect economy dip for second quarter of year
Three-out-of-five bank economists forecast a deeper contraction than the Reserve Bank's expectation with the official data to be released on Thursday.
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What to know about bringing food into New Zealand
15 Sep 2025New Zealand has one of the strictest biosecurity screening processes in the world, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to bring food products into the country.
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Dronemakers spread wares from London to Wellington
14 Sep 2025The Pentagon's go-to killer dronemaker, Anduril, has cemented a big deal in Australia and has come visiting New Zealand.
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Commercial fisherman caught trawling marine reserve
13 Sep 2025A commercial fisherman has been fined $15,000 for trawling in a marine reserve last year.
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Is KiwiSaver a scam? - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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'Open for business': Flood hit Tasman Great Taste Trail bounces back
Floods caused over $2m in damage, but the popular Great Taste Trail is set to be largely restored for summer.
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A $100,000 student loan that keeps getting bigger
15 Sep 2025Hazel says her payments aren't keeping up with interest, and she's worried she won't be able to get home. Audio
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NZ manufacturing slump masks early signs of rebound
12 Sep 2025Despite the August PMI slipping, new orders hit their highest level since 2022, lifting hopes of a turnaround.
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Retailer offers to redevelop Takapuna Golf Course
12 Sep 2025Auckland Council plans to turn half of the Auckland golf course into a floodwater catchment area.
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Want a new iPhone 17? Be careful
12 Sep 2025The number of people in financial difficulty after signing up for a more expensive phone plan is increasing, an expert says.
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Should shopkeepers be allowed to defend with pepper spray?
12 Sep 2025Both Retail NZ and Security Association hold safety concerns. Audio
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'We need to stop the bleeding': The homeowners who bought in a market high
12 Sep 2025Some are taking the hit, while others have no choice but to hang on. Audio
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Durra brand tahina recalled over salmonella fears
12 Sep 2025A sesame paste sold in a few ethnic supermarkets in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington has been recalled due to the possible presence of salmonella.
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Can I ask for a sleepover? And other things to consider before buying or renting
12 Sep 2025School zones, the commute to work and general vibe of the area - what you should know and how to suss it out.
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Swirling steam, laser lights, and geysers: Rotorua's newest attraction
12 Sep 2025It's a new way to see the geothermal valley of Te Puia, one visitor said.
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