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War on the wallet: Iran conflict a 'worst of worlds' scenario
10 Mar 2026The war and the resulting supply worries are pushing up global oil prices.
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Buy Now Pay Later critics call for change
10 Mar 2026One million Kiwis use a Buy Now Pay Later scheme, but not everyone is convinced the regulations governing them are adequate to protect users from harm.
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Global stocks slide as oil soars past US$100 on Mideast war
US President Donald Trump has said the price spike was a "small price to pay" to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, as the war showed no signs of easing.
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One in two large businesses successfully attacked by cybercriminals in last year
10 Mar 2026A new business cyber security report indicates 61 percent suffered a serious business disruption, including extortion in one-in-five cases.
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More scope for private sector to ease public healthcare woes, report says
10 Mar 2026The Westpac report found the public health system was under growing presssure, with an ageing population and wider social challenges pushing demand ever further beyond capacity.
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'Rockets and feathers' effect: The phenomenon behind soaring gas prices
Do petrol prices rise faster when oil increases, than they fall when it drops?
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Airlines may look to cut flights as fuel prices soar
The rising cost of oil is costing one small airline around $140,000 a month. Audio
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Investors 'nervous' as NZ, Asian markets plunge
9 Mar 2026The New Zealand share market just had its worst session since April last year. Audio
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NZ faces soaring costs, long delays on freight amid Iran conflict
9 Mar 2026One freight company says local road transport carriers have already increased fuel charges by more than 30 percent.
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Companies fined $420k after sale eliminates competition
10 Mar 2026The Commerce Commission filed proceedings against Alderson Logistics and associated company Supa Shavings, over the acquisition of ABS Carriers in 2022.
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KiwiRail director quits after only months in role
9 Mar 2026Scott O'Donnell served only eight months of a term that was supposed to run three years.
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Drivers flock to pumps as oil price surges past US$100 a barrel
9 Mar 2026Petrol stations were busy on the weekend, as the price of Brent Crude hit US$100 a barrel. Audio
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Anonymous survey for supermarket suppliers too scared to speak out
9 Mar 2026The survey will help the Commerce Commission identify the biggest problems it needs to focus on. Audio
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'Why didn't the bank contact me?': Money left in wrong fund for a decade
9 Mar 2026"I thought they would have my best interests at heart," says the woman whose KiwiSaver was in a cash fund. Audio
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Three Kiwi staples that almost entirely end up offshore
9 Mar 2026The world at our breakfast table: We're so good at producing some daily staples that 95% are exported.
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'Rents are outrageous': Queenstown's rise in housing woes
9 Mar 2026The situation was even more acute for those aged 18-24 with 17 percent having to rely on friends or family for temporary accommodation. Audio
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Is pet insurance worth it?
9 Mar 2026Whether it is worth taking out pet insurance is something owners will need to weigh up for themselves.
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Insolvencies have spiked - would a law change help?
9 Mar 2026Analysis: New Zealand has been experiencing a striking rise in company failures, focusing attention on the role of directors when facing financial trouble.
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Fonterra's $4.22b sale of Mainland Group unconditional
9 Mar 2026It said all required regulatory approvals and sale conditions had been satisfied and was expected to be completed by the end of the month.
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FENZ ordered to pay former employee $13k after superannuation mix-up ends in resignation
9 Mar 2026HR assured him that naming his colleague wouldn't affect their FireSuper. It did.
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Why do high earners get the pension? - Ask Susan
8 Mar 2026Money corespondent Susan Edmunds tackles questions around pensions and KiwiSaver.
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Showreel showcases Dunedin as diverse filming location
8 Mar 2026Lights, camera, action, Ōtepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Video
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Petrol prices jump past $3 a litre at the pump
6 Mar 2026The price of 95 petrol has hit $3 in some parts of the country as conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices.
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The Detail: Is the Kiwi landlord mentality dying?
7 Mar 2026New Zealanders finally seem to be dialling down their obsession with owning houses to create wealth.
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