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She's won Lotto, so where is her money?
13 Nov 2025Helen Button said the delay in collecting her winnings took the joy out of winning. Audio
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Schools, early learning centres urged to stop using asbestos-contaminated sand
13 Nov 2025The Ministry of Education says at this stage it doesn't know how many schools and early learning centres might have been using the abestos-contaminated coloured play sand.
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Is McDonalds getting too expensive to be 'cheap' food?
13 Nov 2025The fast food giant is worried about losing low-income customers: Is price the reason why?
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Open, agreeable people less likely to be employed, study shows
13 Nov 2025Being extroverted or emotionally stable doesn't help with employability as much in this country as it does in most others.
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'Elegant but practical': Call for kids' KiwiSaver
13 Nov 2025It would be an effective way to counter the country's weak savings record, a researcher says. Audio
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How 'dark patterns' are ruining online shopping
13 Nov 2025Tactics like countdown timers and messages showing items fast running out stock when buying things online are being labelled insidious. Audio
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Xero boosts profit, predicts future growth
13 Nov 2025Accounting software company Xero has had a significant increase in profit on the back of increased users and revenue.
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Infratil posts $2 billion first-half revenue
13 Nov 2025It reported a strong first half net profit with revenue up more than a third.
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Former financial advisor David McEwen pleads guilty to criminal charges
13 Nov 2025The Financial Markets Authority issued a stop order against David McEwen in 2023 and charges were filed against him in December 2024 for breaching it.
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A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it's not AI)
13 Nov 2025Quantum computing isn't just upgrading existing computers. It's a separate approach to computing that relies on the principles of quantum physics.
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Ombudsman warns customers not to falsify flood insurance claims
13 Nov 2025It follows a recent investigation where an Auckland woman's claim for flood-damaged household contents was declined.
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Lake Hāwea bottle store backers push growth, community benefits
13 Nov 2025A record 538 submissions opposed the liquor licence for a proposed Super Liquor, which would be the small southern town's first standalone bottle store. Audio
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ComCom denies banks' request for collective negotiation over cash-in-transit
13 Nov 2025The Commerce Commission has declined a request by the Banking Association to negotiate collectively for cash-in-transit services with Armourguard.
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Record number of New Zealanders leave country
13 Nov 202572,700 Kiwis have moved overseas in a year, but the number of Australians visiting is surging.
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Body Shop franchise returns to NZ with South Island store
12 Nov 2025The New Zealand operation of the UK-based beauty brand was put into liquidation in April with the closure of 16 shops and the loss of about 70 jobs.
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Costco announces opening of second store
12 Nov 2025Kiwi Property is selling a 6.4 hectare site in its new Drury development to the US-based mega store.
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Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $55m richer tonight
15 Nov 2025You might have a wishlist, but one financial adviser who has previously advised Lotto winners says there are a few things you should know.
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'Avoid the hype': Are Black Friday sale items really bargains?
12 Nov 2025Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of scepticism, warning that some "bargains" may not be as good as they seem. Audio
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FENZ aircraft experts withdraw labour in long-running pay dispute
12 Nov 2025A dispute dating back years has meant reduced after-hours air attack backup, but the agency says that didn't make a difference to how it has been fighting the Tongariro wildfire.
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Why the current housing market is working for first-home buyers
First-time buyers accounted for a record 27.7 percent of property purchases nationwide in the September quarter.
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Mainfreight's net profit down 18.5% on previous year in six months to September
12 Nov 2025Global transport firm Mainfreight has seen a difficult first half, with tighter margins and sales harder to make.
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Auckland hotels expecting a boost with two upcoming major events
12 Nov 2025Tātaki Auckland Unlimited said supported major and business events contributed to an $89 million boost in GDP in the last financial year.
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Fears of bubble trouble with AI shares
12 Nov 2025More finance experts are predicting the AI bubble is getting ready to pop - so what does that mean for Kiwi investors, and the economy?
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Economy strangled by lack of competition in key sectors - campaigner
12 Nov 2025Large profits reported by three big Australian-owned banks highlight the power of a handful of companies, a competition campaigner says.
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