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Why is Augustine being sold at The Outlet?
7 Nov 2025Over the past decade, the company has become one of New Zealand Facebook's favourite fashion brands, known for its bright, floral and sparkly pieces.
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The most expensive honey in the world has a 'Taranaki tang'
A New Zealand company has created what's believed to be the world's most expensive honey. The Eternal Gold collection by Taranaki-based Naki Honey was inspired by archaeologists' discovery of…
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Auckland BioSciences expands animal blood operation to Uruguay
7 Nov 2025Animal-derived serum and plasma from mostly cattle and pig carcasses is used in medical and life science research, including for veterinary vaccines.
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New weight restrictions for pets on Air NZ flights
7 Nov 2025The changes have been made due to a growing list of injuries to staff while trying to load large crates into smaller aircraft holds. Audio
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Far North business leaders unimpressed at second power outage
7 Nov 2025Power went out for more than 23,000 homes and businesses yesterday, a week after the lines company promised the supply was reliable.
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Meet the Asian investors fuelling New Zealand startups
7 Nov 2025The promotion of Nikhil Ravishankar to Air New Zealand's top post has broken something of a glass ceiling for migrant communities seeking greater representation in senior corporate roles.
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The invader putting a multi-billion dollar industry at risk
7 Nov 2025This nasty pest can be destroyed, but it will take government resources and extreme vigilance from the public to do it.
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The skills employers are looking for
7 Nov 2025The most in demand work-place skills are communication, relationship-building and team leadership, a new analysis suggests.
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Restaurant Brands takeover all but assured as bid reaches key milestone
6 Nov 2025Finaccess Restauración made the bid of $5.05 a share in late September.
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Gentailers' Huntly coal mountain given the go ahead
6 Nov 2025The Commerce Commission has authorised Genesis, Contact, Meridian and Mercury to set up a coal stockpile at Huntly Power Station.
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Global rating agency gives New Zealand triple-A rating
6 Nov 2025It said the rating was justified by New Zealand's fundamental strengths of prudent fiscal and monetary policymaking.
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Well-known investor accused of market manipulation
6 Nov 2025Franco Belgiorno-Nettis is being taken to court by the Financial Markets Authority .
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'People learning to manipulate the system': Call for KiwiSaver changes
6 Nov 2025There's concern withdrawals are being made for the wrong reasons, like "botox and lip fillers".
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Michelin reviewers to rate NZ restaurants for first time
They will dine at restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown for a New Zealand edition of the famous food guide.
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Staff taking more sick leave, costing the economy billions
6 Nov 2025A study showed workers spent an average 6.7 days a year off sick - a more than 20 percent jump on 5.5 days off in 2022. Audio
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The latest overseas investment in NZ
6 Nov 2025A lily bulb processing plant, production forests and land for a gold mine buffer zone are some of the latest purchases by international investors.
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NZ still ranks amongst best in commercial property investment
A report showed in addition to long-term growth prospects, New Zealand enjoyed sustained investor confidence.
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BNZ reports steady profits despite slow economy
6 Nov 2025Lending increased nearly 5 percent, with home lending rising at nearly three times the growth in business loans.
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Why investors might feel changing LVR restrictions the most
6 Nov 2025One property expert says it's likely to be investors rather than first-home buyers who feel the change as loan-to-value restrictions ease next month.
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Company researching forestry road safety after trucker's death
6 Nov 2025Greg Stevens' death in May 2023 has led to a laser focus on the state of old forestry roads, to enable checks before they're used.
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Businesses urged to prepare for free trade deal with India
5 Nov 2025Indian trade chief Piyush Goyal, who's in Auckland for a business summit, is the first commerce minister from the South Asian nation to visit New Zealand in 18 years.
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Nailing rogue salons: Fears over money laundering, trafficking
5 Nov 2025Beauty salons and nail parlours are in the sights of immigration staff and labour inspectors after fears some are linked to organised crime and money laundering operations.
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Have KiwiSaver billions boosted house prices?
5 Nov 2025Billions of dollars have flowed from KiwiSaver funds into the housing market - but how much of an impact has that had on property prices?
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Amid worries on Wall St, legendary investor bets against AI
5 Nov 2025Michael Burry, who rose to fame in theThe Big Short after predicting the housing market would collapse, has placed a new bet.
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