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Vector weighs up future of its fibre business
14 May 2025The division specialises in building and managing data networks for businesses. Audio
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What went wrong for Flick?
14 May 2025It set out to "disrupt Aotearoa's outdated, self-serving" electricity industry, but is now being folded into one of the country's big gentailers. What happened?
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'People want to connect with people' - Māori tourism leads the way
14 May 2025Māori tourism is on the rise, and operators say the key to its continued success is offering authentic cultural experiences.
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US-China tariff truce provides 'cautious hope' for Kiwi exporters
14 May 2025Local exporters would be hoping for something longer than the 90 day pause in the trade war. Audio
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Arrest at airport as IR takes tougher stance on student loan debts
13 May 2025There are more than 150 overseas-based borrowers with a combined default of $15m on Inland Revenue's radar.
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Wild weather gives a boost to the energy generation sector
14 May 2025On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing.
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Why your KiwiSaver balance might suddenly be healthier
13 May 2025It's been a hectic few months, but right now, it's a good time to be a KiwiSaver investor again.
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How pay equity claims work, and what's changing
13 May 2025What exactly is a pay equity claim? How do they work, what are the rules, and where did it all start?
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Bunnings' Australia price-beating slogan has a catch
13 May 2025How Bunnings sets prices and competes matters to millions of Australians. Audio
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Z Energy to sell Flick Electricity to Meridian
13 May 2025Meridian will pay $70 million for Flick's 41,000 customers, lifting its market share to about 18 percent.
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Landlords battle to stand out in crowded market
13 May 2025Experts suggest strategy may be needed to 'sell' a property to prospective tenants as listings reach record levels in some areas. Audio
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Lull in property values present home buyers 'rare opportunity'
13 May 2025A cautious mindset among buyers and a high number of listings have kept prices from rising.
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Biggest fall in decades for household debt servicing costs
13 May 2025New Zealand households could be in line for one of the biggest falls in debt servicing costs in the past 30 years as the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates, says Westpac NZ.
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Carpet maker Bremworth reverses wool only policy
13 May 2025It will soon start making synthetic carpets again.
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ANZCO Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year'
Tight margins in a challenging second half of 2024 have hit the pockets of major red meat processor and exporter ANZCO Foods.
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'We're just doing our best': Cultural backlash hits kava business
12 May 2025Vibes Kava has found itself at the heart of a cultural debate, with critics raising concerns about appropriation.
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Chinese stocks rally after US-China reach trade deal
The US and China have agreed to a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs in a substantial de-escalation of a potentially damaging trade war.
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China stocks rally, yuan gains on Geneva trade talk optimism
12 May 2025US President Donald Trump hinted his 145 percent tariff on China would likely come down as low as 80 percent.
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IRD targets outstanding student loans in property investment crackdown
12 May 2025Inland Revenue is cracking down on property investors who aren't meeting tax obligations.
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Over $160m in tax refunds still unclaimed, data shows
11 May 2025Most people who pay tax through the PAYE system have their income tax assessment automatically generated each year, which can result in an incorrect amount paid.
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What should I do with my payrise? - Ask Susan
10 May 2025RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
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Good news for tenants, with more rentals, cheaper prices
More rental properties are available, and lower prices leave tenants $700 a year better off, on average.
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Property developers, investors fail to pay $150 million in tax
9 May 2025Inland Revenue found the discrepancies in undeclared income tax and GST from the property sector.
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NZME achieves peace deal with latest board-backed nominations
9 May 2025The board has backed the nomination of former National Cabinet minister Steven Joyce as chair, and Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon's bid to join him at the board table.
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