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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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'Out of control' costs force airline to close services
21 Jul 2025In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka. Audio
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What's the cheapest way to heat your home?
19 Jul 2025The cost of heating your home makes up about a third of what you pay for power each month.
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Why New Zealand First wants to require businesses to accept cash
19 Jul 2025Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know. Audio
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Is an inheritance relationship property - Ask Susan
19 Jul 2025RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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ASB rejects offer to settle class action lawsuit for more than $300m
19 Jul 2025It follows in the footsteps of ANZ, which speedily rejected the settlement offer as a 'stunt'.
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Wool meets rugby: Norsewear open letter sparks talks with NZ Rugby
18 Jul 2025After a social media jab at All Blacks' synthetic beanies, Norsewear is talking partnerships with NZ Rugby to bring Kiwi wool to Kiwi rugby fans. Audio
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IRD nets 'zapper' tax cheat in first of its kind conviction
18 Jul 2025Gurwinder Singh is the first Kiwi sentenced for using illegal sales suppression tools to avoid paying $200,000 in taxes.
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Rise in insurance complaints linked to cost-of-living crisis
18 Jul 2025People paying higher premiums for insurance may be expecting more from their policies in return and being disappointed when they don't get it.
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New Zealand reaches deal with Canada in long-running dairy trade dispute
The deal is expected to deliver up to $157 million to New Zealand dairy exporters. Audio
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Farmers blame supermarkets over butter prices
Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean says while the market always fluctuates, consumers are often missing out when prices do drop. Audio
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Sand mine approved near Hokitika
18 Jul 2025The Westland Mineral Sands site will be about eight kilometres from the town and cover 112 hectares.
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Netflix profits surge off ads, higher subscription prices
18 Jul 2025Profit spiked as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising business.
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Infometrics doubles New Zealand's 2026 growth forecast
18 Jul 2025Infometrics latest set of forecasts is taking a slightly more upbeat view of the recovery. Audio
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LIC posts $30.6m profit as farmers invest in herd genetics
A booming rural economy and renewed farmer spending helped boost LIC's profits fourfold over the previous year. Audio
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Connections to national power grid to be easier, faster
18 Jul 2025The focus will be on reducing cost and time for businesses.
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China puts new restrictions on EV battery tech
18 Jul 2025It's the latest move to consolidate its dominance in the sector that has contributed to the country's lead in the global EV race.
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Students warned about promoting overseas gambling websites
The Department of Internal Affairs says influencers could face a $5000 fine. Audio
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Wellington sushi stored fined over treatement of 'vulnerable' migrant worker
17 Jul 2025Well Sushi failed to meet a range of employment standards, the Employment Relations Authority said.
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Consumer watchdog moves to lower debit and credit card surcharges
17 Jul 2025The overall cost of interchange fees is around $1 billion for businesses, which were often passed onto customers through surcharges. Audio
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Devastating rain brings silver lining for winter power supply
17 Jul 2025The rapid decline of hydro storage following a dry period at the start of the year have been reversed by recent heavy rain.
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Pricey butter pulling up food bills - but there may be some relief in sight
17 Jul 2025Increases in dairy prices are pulling up overall food bills.
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