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Fletcher Building sees another exec resign
5 Apr 2024The troubled construction and building firm has lost a number of top people recently.
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Growing scepticism over businesses' 'green' claims
5 Apr 2024It also found about nine in 10 investors wanted companies to disclose their impact on society and the environment.
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"Infrastructure isn't a nice to have - it's a must" - ASB
5 Apr 2024NZ has underinvested in core infrastructure for years - well below the average OECD spend, a new report says.
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Concerns Foodstuffs merger plan will reduce grocery sector competition
4 Apr 2024The Commerce Commission is also worried the move would ultimately limit the range and quality of grocery products.
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Peanuts recalled over high levels of mould byproduct
6 Apr 2024Consuming increased levels of the substance over an extended period of time can be harmful.
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More rats found in Dunedin supermarket
5 Apr 2024A new pair have been found at South Dunedin Woolworths, a month after it was cleared.
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Outage hits Apple services, including App Store and Apple TV+
4 Apr 2024Some of computing giant Apple's services went offline on Thursday, including in New Zealand.
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Loosening building products red tape 'good first step' - industry
4 Apr 2024But the industry is also sounding the alarm on the "risk of fraudulent activity" overseas that would need to be monitored. Audio
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Raw fruit juice brand's entire product line recalled
4 Apr 2024Kiwis are being warned to avoid a raw fruit juice brand potentially operating without proper food safety controls.
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Suncorp sells Asteron Life for $410m
4 Apr 2024The Australian financial services is selling its New Zealand life insurance business in a deal spanning months.
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More houses for sale, high interest rates keep price gains low
4 Apr 2024The run of three softer results in a row for the House Price Index was expected, according to CoreLogic NZ's chief property economist.
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Starboard Maritime Intelligence attracts weighty backers for expansion plans
4 Apr 2024The marine software firm's software was designed to tackle illegal fishing, trans-national crime and prevent biosecurity outbreaks.
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Brain drain is underway, recruiters say
3 Apr 2024While it is a challenging time to look for a job, one recruiter says it is not all doom and gloom.
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'Unmitigated disaster' as Tesla sales fall rapidly
3 Apr 2024Some investors are concerned CEO Elon Musk's focus has been elsewhere.
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Govt urged to sell farming body Pāmu into private ownership
An agribusiness accountant says selling Pāmu could boost government finances by $2 billion.
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The Kiwis on Forbes' billionaire list
3 Apr 2024We've all heard of Peter Jackson and Graeme Hart, but a few lesser known names have appeared on the global rich list.
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The KiwiSaver gap between men and women
3 Apr 2024Concerning differences have been exposed in new research.
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Taylor Swift officially a billionaire - but who is the world's richest person?
3 Apr 2024But the musician is still nowhere near the top of Forbes' latest billionaires list.
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Households, businesses facing tough economic times - survey
3 Apr 2024A cold patch has settled over the economy, according to a survey by Westpac.
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Rio Tinto still in talks to save Tiwai Point smelter
3 Apr 2024The owner of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in Southland says its working as quickly as it can on a power deal.
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Dairy prices rise for first time since February
The average dairy price rose 2.8 percent in the latest auction overnight.
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Debt arrears down 4.8 percent in February - report
3 Apr 2024Most New Zealand households and businesses are managing their debt repayments, despite the economic downturn, according to a new report.
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Woman claims she was forced into life-coaching programme
2 Apr 2024The life coach charged the woman just $2600 - a $7000 discount - but she only paid him $200, saying she never wanted to do the course.
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Older owners limiting potential of small businesses to grow, exploit technology - expert
2 Apr 2024The country needs to find a way to encourage young Kiwis to start businesses, an accounting body says.
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