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Where experts are investing in a volatile market
Where should you be putting your money amid the chaos?
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Like the look of that house? 'Visit 50 properties before you buy'
Buyers have time to act carefully, the head of Realestate.co.nz says.
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More than 675,000 at risk of extreme weather events - Insurance Council
The council's annual review indicates global insurance premiums rose 30 percent last year as global losses exceeded $300 billion.
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Rob Everett to chair non-profit Kiwisaver provider Simplicity
1 May 2025Everett headed the Financial Markets Authority for seven years before leaving in 2021.
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Biggest bank lowers its house price expectations
30 Apr 2025The market is stabilising but "not going anywhere fast", ANZ's economists say.
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Market turmoil and trade uncertainty hit business confidence
30 Apr 2025Business confidence has taken a dip as market turmoil and uncertainty over trade policies overshadows signs of an improving economy.
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China sends stern video message to Trump on trade war
30 Apr 2025It calls on the international community to stand up to America's "bully" leader.
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Westpac pilots mobile banking services in Southland
30 Apr 2025It's a four-wheeled solution for three towns.
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Vegan pineapple lump takes out chocolate prize
Comedian Tom Sainsbury, who was on the judging panel, described it as "a pineapple lump made with love that you just can dive into and forget about your life".
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Kiwis shouldn't complain about the cost of coffee - we've got it good
30 Apr 2025Coffee influencer and author Celeste Wong says we're getting a good deal comparing the quality and cost to our UK counterparts.
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Energy generators, retailers, lines companies join forces to back transition plan
30 Apr 2025The new Energy Transition Framework includes generators, retailers, lines and distribution companies, independent consumer and advisory representatives and regulators acting as observers.
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The places house sellers have made 100% in five years
Huge price rises have changed the game for young buyers, an economist says. Audio
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Insurers moving car repairs in-house
30 Apr 2025One insurance giant says it's for client convenience, but a repair association fears it's eroding customers' right to choose.
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Fonterra to close Hamilton Canpac site, 120 workers face job loss
30 Apr 2025The union says a full site closure is rare. Audio
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ASB forecasts deeper OCR cuts
29 Apr 2025The Reserve Bank may have to cut its benchmark cash rate even further to support the economy.
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Time to pick a home loan strategy, ASB says
When it comes to finding the right home loan rate, it's time for borrowers to pick a strategy, one economist says.
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Beauty therapist forced to go on early maternity leave awarded almost $100k
29 Apr 2025"I couldn't enjoy being pregnant or being a mum. All I could focus on was how I could afford things," Doria said.
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Are you a 'have' or a 'have-not?
29 Apr 2025What new figures show about the worsening finances, and growing concerns of households.
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Is your power bill 'average'?
29 Apr 2025Power bills have gone up for lots of households this month, as new lines charges and other price changes filtered through. Audio
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Auckland Airport second runway pushed out to 2038
29 Apr 2025A new regional terminal is also on the cards for after 2033.
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'Complicated' card surcharge fees need to be simplifed - Retail NZ
29 Apr 2025The Commerce Commission is reviewing card charges.
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'We don't have a digital ambition' - Tech leaders on lack of national plan
29 Apr 2025"The overwhelming sentiment? Disappointment and a sense of invisibility," a report says.
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Fonterra hits legal obstacle in plan to sell Mainland Group
28 Apr 2025Dairy giant Fonterra plans to sell its consumer products businesses.
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Visa calls for ban on surcharges
28 Apr 2025The average merchant card service fee for small businesses is about 1.2 percent to 1.5 percent.
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