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Tariff war sparks interest rate warning in NZ
Trade tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China could mean interest rates stay higher here.
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'Kia tere': Buyers heed advice to act fast as Māori clothing range returns
31 Jan 2025It's believed the 'Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori' garments are The Warehouse's fastest selling apparel range. Audio
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Casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokies
3 Feb 2025The move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application to the Gambling Commission. Audio
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Trump's trade war could spell bad news for NZ
3 Feb 2025After US President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China one economist warns a potential trade war would have dire consequences for New… Audio
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Bed Bath and Beyond fined $230,000 for selling non-compliant products
3 Feb 2025The products included children's pyjamas and hot water bottles sold to 27,000 people.
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Person critically injured in north Canterbury workplace incident
3 Feb 2025Worksafe says it is investigating an incident at a north Canterbury property on Monday involving a forestry worker.
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The best and worst insurance companies, as ranked by customers
3 Feb 2025Insurance companies FMG and MAS have once again topped the list in Consumer NZ's annual insurance satisfaction survey for car, house and contents insurance.
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SkyCity settles $42m settlement with Australian government
3 Feb 2025The High Court of Australia ruled against SkyCity last October.
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ASB cuts home loan rates
3 Feb 2025Some popular short-term term mortgage fixes will drop its one-year rate by five basis points.
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Number of homes for sale in January hits 10-year high
3 Feb 2025More than 34,000 properties were for sale in January as buyers waited for interest rates to come back down. Audio
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare says costs to increase under US tariff regime
3 Feb 2025Fisher & Paykel Healthcare make respiratory appliances in New Zealand and Mexico.
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$1b in payments being processed each weekend after move to seven-day settlement
3 Feb 2025The move to everyday settlement between banks has improved cash flow and security for merchants, Payments NZ says.
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How much you need to save each week for a comfy retirement
2 Feb 2025So you want to save $500,000 for retirement. What does it take to get there?
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'Real risk of double-digit increases' in power prices
1 Feb 2025Here are three reasons you might pay more for electricity this year. Audio
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Will I be taxed for selling US$200k of shares? - Ask Susan
1 Feb 2025RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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KiwiSaver shake-up's risks could outweigh the rewards
3 Feb 2025Analysis - The government has proposed changes to make it easier to invest in private assets. But does that come with dangers?
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NZ's biggest solar farm to be built in Waikato
The farm will stretch over 182 hectares, but the panels will be fairly unobtrusive, company says.
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Experts pick stocks to watch in 2025
1 Feb 2025Despite this week's DeepSeek shakeup, commentators are picking a generally positive year for sharemarkets.
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'Such an amazing shop': Arts and crafts fans lament closure of an institution
31 Jan 2025It's farewell but not a complete goodbye for a craft store, which is closing its doors after 45 years. Audio
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NZ could become 'net exporter' of population
31 Jan 2025If current trends continue, NZ could quickly reach a point where more people are leaving than arriving, experts say.
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Thousands tap KiwiSaver for 'second chance' at home ownership
31 Jan 2025KiwiSaver money can generally only be withdrawn when someone buys a first house or retires - except for particular exemptions.
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Consumer confidence drops back into negative territory
Consumers have joined businesses with a downbeat start to the year, feeling less secure financially and more negative about spending.
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Housing market set for a comeback, data firm says
31 Jan 2025In much of the country, there's evidence that the bottom of the market has been reached. "The question is what happens next."
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Donald Trump's plans will mean a tough year for business - consultant
31 Jan 2025The US President's sweeping economic changes are going to make 2025 a rough one for businesses.
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How secure is New Zealand against quantum computing?
31 Jan 2025Financial institutions say they are working on the cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing - including the potential to break common encryption systems which use passwords to protect data and…
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How much longer do borrowers want to wait for 'best' interest rate?
ANZ expects house prices to rise 6 percent over this year.
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Business confidence, economic growth to improve from mid-year - Infometrics
31 Jan 2025Household spending and the labour market will both pick up - but it's not all rosy, forecaster says.
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Beer accounts for almost 1% of New Zealand's GDP - report
31 Jan 2025The industry also generated $1.7b of tax revenue for the government each year, the report found.
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