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Weaker business survey tips odds towards bigger rate cut
7 Oct 2025The closely followed survey showed slowing demand, more staff cuts, reduced investment and profit expectations.
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More banks cut mortgage rates ahead of Reserve Bank decision
7 Oct 2025BNZ says it will reduce a number of its fixed-term rates.
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Why you might have fewer mail delivery days soon
7 Oct 2025Changes have been signed off that allow NZ Post to cut its mail service.
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Reserve Bank forms new financial policy committee
7 Oct 2025The Reserve Bank New Zealand has formed a new committee to make key decisions around financial stability.
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How many job hunters are there for each job ad?
7 Oct 2025Finding work may not be as easy as "getting off the PlayStation", data on jobs and job hunters shows. Audio
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ASB settles class action lawsuit for $135 million
ASB has reached a $135.6 million settlement to settle a class action lawsuit over alleged historical breaches of credit disclosures.
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More than half of renters unable to afford to buy a home, housing report shows
7 Oct 2025A national housing report indicates three-quarters of renters are dissatisfied with the housing choices available to them.
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High Court agrees to $5m penalty for Christchurch Casino
7 Oct 2025An Internal Affairs investigation found the company breached its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
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Business sentiment softens, NZIER's quarterly survey shows
7 Oct 2025The survey shows business sentiment at its lowest level this year as sales weaken and firms shed staff and cut investment.
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Sharesies platform reports record turnover
7 Oct 2025Crypto curencies and shares are in demand with record trading of more than $3.3 billion.
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Insurance company hit with record $19.5m penalty for misleading customers
6 Oct 2025IAG admitted overcharging 239,000 customers $35m Company failed to apply multi-policy discounts through NZI, State, AMI sales and some major banks IAG self reported, apologised and paid back…
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Watchdog rejects call to regulate airports more
6 Oct 2025Air New Zealand said the level of airport investment must be at a scale that both airlines and passengers can afford.
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$87k salary, $300 a week child support: mother calls for change
6 Oct 2025A mum says she is in severe hardship as an increasing number of parents raise concerns about the system.
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Pip Keane appointed RNZ's first chief audio officer
6 Oct 2025Veteran journalist and news producer Pip Keane has been appointed RNZ's chief audio officer.
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New Zealanders jump on bitcoin as it hits record levels
6 Oct 2025New Zealanders are trading hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin each month as the price hits record levels.
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Will home loan rates drop this week? What experts are predicting
6 Oct 2025The RBNZ could cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 points this week - but what does that mean for mortgages . Audio
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Air NZ twice denies woman with disability permission to fly with assistance dog
5 Oct 2025The former paramedic has settled a discrimination complaint on confidential terms.
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Auckland's Moana festival looks to new government events fund
6 Oct 2025"I think MBIE have done a really smart thing here and they're going to see the benefits within the one year window of investing in major event and event content."
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Opinion: Nicola Willis is right - the economy isn't that bad
6 Oct 2025Blaming the current state of the economy on Willis' leadership ignores aspects of the bigger picture, writes Dennis Wesselbaum.
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Does bright-line test actually stop property speculators?
4 Oct 2025RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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Are you 'revenge saving'?
4 Oct 2025As the world continues to recover from altered post-pandemic spending habits, this is the latest trend commentators say is taking hold. Audio
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Disability assistance dog trainer stripped of accreditation
3 Oct 2025K9 Search Medical Detection was dropped from the list of organisations allowed to train such dogs. Audio
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NZX struggles to keep companies on board
3 Oct 2025The NZX capital markets continue to shrink, with another couple of long-time public listed companies set to go.
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Kiwi consumers urged to complain more
3 Oct 2025The FMA has found that fewer than than one-third of people are confident about how to complain about their financial service provider.
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