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Foodstuffs commits to rebuilding Auckland supermarket after fire
22 Jul 2025A massive blaze broke out at New World Victoria Park in June, and took more than 10 hours to extinguish.
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Mediawatch: Another $1 deal changes the media landscape
22 Jul 2025Analysis - For the second time in five years, a major media company has been offloaded by overseas owners for a dollar.
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Sky TV to buy Discovery NZ for $1 in 'massive change' for media
22 Jul 2025Discovery NZ is a part of US media giant Warner Bros Discovery.
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Love a bargain? Experts warn shoppers they're not always what they appear to be
22 Jul 2025Here's what to be wary of when you're on the hunt for a deal.
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Value of electric vehicle imports falls nearly 60%
22 Jul 2025Stats NZ said the total value of passenger motor vehicle imports for the 12 months to June was down 23 percent or $1.4 billion to $4.9b.
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Kiwi businesses warned as SharePoint targeted in cyber attack
22 Jul 2025New Zealand's cyber watchdog has picked up on a Microsoft warning about attacks on server software globally.
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Supermarket pricing errors cost NZers millions a year - Consumer NZ
22 Jul 2025A mandatory pricing accuracy code is needed to hold supermarkets to account for errors, Consumer NZ says. Audio
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Kiwi investors rescue bike maker from receivership
22 Jul 2025The Tauranga based company collapsed with debts of close to $36 million.
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Fletcher Building considers sale of construction division assets
22 Jul 2025The company said it was "exploring options" for its Higgins, Brian Perry Civil and Fletcher Construction Major Projects business units.
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Four-day work week reduces burnout and improves job satisfaction - study
22 Jul 2025The Boston College research held six-month trials across 141 organisations, including some in New Zealand. Audio
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What does inflation data mean for your home loan?
Inflation pushed up to its highest level in a year in the June quarter - but what is that likely to mean for interest rates?
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Council staff's lack of financial knowledge led to rates blunder - report
22 Jul 2025Plymouth District Council could have lost $20 million in revenue over a GST error.
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Mars, Nestlé bankroll Fonterra's low-emitting dairy farmers
22 Jul 2025Around 6000 farms were estimated to qualify for a $1500 reimbursement for an on-farm emissions reduction tool this season.
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YMCA staff worry about 'devastating' job loss if restructure happens
21 Jul 2025YMCA North staff who work in the Auckland accommodation team say they worry about their mental health deteriorating and safety being compromised, if a proposed restructure goes ahead.
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House sellers expectations getting more realistic
21 Jul 2025Sellers are reducing their expectations below what buyers are willing to pay, a top real estate site says.
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Labour, National point fingers as inflation jumps to 12-month high
21 Jul 2025The opposition says it shows cost of living is still a problem, but Nicola Willis is claiming victory. Audio
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'Difficult conversations' for bosses if staff chat about pay
21 Jul 2025A bill that looks set to pass is going to leave some employers answering uncomfortable questions, experts say.
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What to know before throwing away old phones and computers
21 Jul 2025Our devices store so much personal information about us. So when it's time to throw them away, how can we make sure they're wiped clean?
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Pay rise for Kmart workers
21 Jul 2025Deputy secretary for retail at Workers First said he believed the new agreement put them among the highest-paid retail chain workers in the country.
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Noel Leeming 'baffled' as charges laid over alleged misleading claims
21 Jul 2025The Commerce Commission said it relates to its long-running price promise, which is their commitment to match any competitors' price.
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Inflation predicted to hit 12-month high
The spike is expected to push the September quarter to three percent, but that will be only temporary. Audio
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Working from home: Hospitality businesses still struggle for customers
21 Jul 2025People may be spending more time in the office, but many hospitality businesses say they are yet to see a significant lift to their revenue.
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IKEA cagey about opening date for first NZ store this year
20 Jul 2025The Swedish furniture giant has already employed 85 of the 500 staff it needs in Auckland.
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Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?
20 Jul 2025The government's mulling over a quarterly assessment of eligibility to help avoid families getting into debt.
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