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Here's how much butter prices might still have to rise
Shoppers are turning away from butter as prices soar - and there's a warning retail prices could get another dollar higher.
$10k compensation after rosters changed to separate couple
But an employment expert says there can be legitimate rules about workplace relationships.
When will 33,000 people who've lost their jobs get them back?
The unemployment rate may have plateaued but the downturn has left thousands out of work.
Charities face huge bills to deal with 'rubbish' donations
Men's underwear with a hole in the crotch, towels covered in paint - Karen Edwards has seen some sights among the donations.
Methamphetamine use still causing headache for landlords
Recent Tenancy Tribunal cases have resulted in tenants having to pay thousands for testing, decontamination and insurance excesses.
Speeding car smashes through elderly man's roof
The Whangārei man in his 80s was not at home when the crash happened.
Billionaire cleared of breaching NZME Takeover Code
James Grenon bought further shares in NZME in March, shortly before he told NZME about his plans to remove directors and replace them.
Why do public sector workers get paid $10 an hour more, on average?
Pay equity claims are probably only part of the reason why public sector pay has pulled ahead of the private sector in recent years, commentators say.
Bank hires 80 new staff to speed up mortgage applications
One of New Zealand's biggest banks hopes to get it processing times down to days rather than weeks.
MSD doesn't know if benefit sanctions leading people into work, says aim is compliance
The Ministry of Social Development says sanctions are for ensuring compliance with benefit obligations, rather than directly helping people into employment.
Overdue home loan payments reach eight-year high
About 24,000 accounts have payments owing, up 700 on the previous month. Audio
'Always going to be wrong': How economists forecast the OCR
To find out, RNZ asked Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan for his forecasting strategy.
High-profile real estate agent fined for not providing information
Martin Cooper has been fined $5000 and his business $10,000.
'One-bank trap': Warning to all property investors
Some suggest working with a broker instead of dealing with banks directly.
Kiwibank lowers long-term home loan fixes
The special rate is available to those who have more than 80 percent equity.
'How he invests is completely different' - NZ fund manager takes lessons from a legend
There were plenty of lessons for local investors at Warren Buffett's annual shareholder meeting.
Typical wedding $87,000, wedding planner says
The cost of a wedding has shot up in recent years, with some incorporating weekend-long celebrations.
Supermarket prices: 'Residents aren't getting a good deal'
Shoppers in regional New Zealand are missing out on the best supermarket prices, Consumer NZ says.
Real estate agents told to pay $35k after seller loses money
They had already refunded their commission on the sale.
Ford recalling hundreds of popular utes
The recall notice affects vehicles in New Zealand and Australia
Which KiwiSaver providers have been hit hardest by tariff?
Simplicity and Superlife fell noticeably more after US President Donald Trump's announcement.
Bank security changes hitting owners of older phones
But one expert says people shouldn't be using old phones for things like banking anyway.
ASB U-turns on open banking payment platform POLi
Consumers have previously been warned that using the online payment platform could breach their banks' terms and conditions.
What can you do if you accidentally pay the wrong person?
An Auckland pensioner lost more than $100k when he used the wrong bank account number. What are the rules?
KiwiSaver providers mull possible changes to 'free' $521 a year
But is the bigger question why so many people miss out?
