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How can a 24-year-old car increase in value by two-and-a-half times in a year?
A woman who was shocked to discover that her insurance company had increased the value of her car at renewal says it's a reminder to people to check what they are agreeing to.
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NZ stock less affected by global market than Australia, advisor says
7 Feb 2026The Australian stock exchange was two percent down when it closed trading yesterday evening, with some of the worst hit industries being mining and tech companies.
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Bitcoin plummets, worth half what it was four months ago
6 Feb 2026"It's clear the crypto market is now in full capitulation mode," one analyst said.
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Amazon shares plunge as AI costs climb
6 Feb 2026Amazon's stock slid more than 11 percent after the tech giant flagged eye-watering AI and infrastructure costs despite strong earnings.
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The sector with 17,000 more full-time jobs
5 Feb 2026Unemployment has hit its highest level in a decade, but beneath the headline numbers some sectors are faring much better than others.
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Treaty concerns push out Cromwell mine decision to October
5 Feb 2026Kā Rūnaka has signalled that granting Santana approvals for the controversial mine could be in breach of Treaty settlements.
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'Really serious': Call for urgency as review of insurance commences
The review needs to tackle the problem that insurance is becoming more unaffordable and potentially inaccessible, Consumer NZ says.
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Weather puts dampener on slight retail spending recovery
The negative effect on spending affected Bay of Plenty and Gisborne as well as the Auckland Anniversary long weekend, including at hospitality outlets.
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Isn't there a better way to combat inflation than hiking interest rates? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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The return of the property flipper
5 Feb 2026As the market stabilises, property flippers are back at a rate not seen since before the global financial crisis.
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Inland Revenue standing improves but frustrations persist
5 Feb 2026Inconsistencies, inflexibility and inexperienced staff continue to be an irritation for tax accountants, a new survey shows.
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Message to house buyers: You've got time
5 Feb 2026There is likely to be another six months of little house price movement.
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Lyttelton Port posts record half-year profit
4 Feb 2026That's thanks to growth in bulk imports and exports.
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The Warehouse to cut 270 head office jobs in restructure
4 Feb 2026The company's chief says its cost base is unsustainable.
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Gold rush spurs buyers to hunt for precious metal on Trade Me
4 Feb 2026However, there's a warning that jewellery may not be the best way to get an investment slice of the precious metals action.
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Unemployment rises to highest level in a decade
4 Feb 2026Worse than expected, the unemployment rate rose to its highest level since 2015. Audio
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'Dying is hard to do': Cancer patient struggles to withdraw KiwiSaver
"I've got limited time, and fighting with someone that's holding my money and refusing to give it up is just one more stress I can't afford."
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Another town's residents say insurer has shut down new policies
4 Feb 2026Several South Island towns were already on a list of areas AA won't issue new policies for. Audio
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Synlait’s comeback delayed as costs stay high
4 Feb 2026The dairy company is forecasting a hefty half-year loss as its recovery takes longer than hoped.
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Insurer's block on new policies not 'a tipping point', Insurance Council says
4 Feb 2026It says although one insurer has stopped offering home policies in some South Island towns, it's not an industry-wide issue. Audio
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New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
4 Feb 2026Enatel's new 8000 square metre factory is situated by Christchurch Airport.
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The reality of Mount businesses after fatal landslide
4 Feb 2026Mount Mainstreet manager Jay Banner told Morning Report local businesses have taken a significant financial hit. Audio
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AI bots have a social networking site - should we be scared of 'Moltbook'?
4 Feb 2026So far, results from Moltbook are equal parts fascinating and concerning, according to AI and cybersecurity experts. Audio
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Authors miss out on vital annual payment after government department bungle
4 Feb 2026The Public Lending Right scheme makes a payment to authors each year, when they have sufficient books in New Zealand libraries. Audio
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