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Gen Z to inspire reshaped banking industry - report
29 Sep 2025The way banks operate is in for some changes with sweeping regulatory reforms, digital innovation and the changing customer expectations, law firm Chapman Tripp says.
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Using AI to 'bring a bit more humanity back into banking'
29 Sep 2025A financial consultant believes AI will transform New Zealand's banking sector and how consumers interact with their banks.
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What sectors are barely paying more than minimum wage?
29 Sep 2025NZ might have a dozen sectors paying at least a median $100,000 a year, but there are almost as many paying barely more than the minimum wage Audio
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Recent first-home buyers 'stuck' with lenders, brokers say
Banks are competing hard for new business, by offering cashback incentives of many thousands of dollars.
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Tokoroa plywood plant workers wait to hear if still have job
27 Sep 2025Carter Holt Harvey announced earlier in September they were consulting on closing the plant.
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Why do we pay tax on NZ Super? - Ask Susan
27 Sep 2025RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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Facebook, Instagram to offer paid ad-free UK subscriptions
27 Sep 2025The company has long profited from selling user data to advertisers, leading to battles with regulators over data privacy.
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Feeling wealthier? Here's how much household net worth has lifted
29 Sep 2025Stats NZ has released its latest household net worth data for the three years to June 2024.
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Sealord proposes more job cuts
26 Sep 2025The company is also proposing to make parts of its Nelson operations seasonal.
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The huge shift between landlords and renters
26 Sep 2025A glut of vacant rentals in Wellington has seen tenants knocking close to $100 off their weekly rent. Audio
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Do active fund managers give better returns?
Active managers are those who select investments for their funds, to try to beat the market. In contrast, passive funds tend to aim to track an index.
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Construction on Auckland's Bledisloe North wharf begins
26 Sep 2025The wharf will have capacity for large cruise ships and containers, and is part of the Port of Auckland expansion project given consent under Fast-track legislation.
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Hundreds of thousands set to save thousands on home loans
A survey of the main banks by RNZ showed that significant numbers of borrowers at each had paid off more of their home loans than they were required to by this point in their loan term. Audio
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Strong sales in Australia increase HLG's bottom line
26 Sep 2025Glassons' Australian sales picked up 15 percent to $251.5 million, with the company opening two new stores in the country
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Consumer confidence remains weak - ANZ-Roy Morgan index
26 Sep 2025Consumer confidence nose-dived following the recent release of surprisingly weak second quarter economic data.
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'Fantastic result': Latest farmgate milk payout may be new norm
The national president of Federated Farmers believes the latest record payout means farmers can be optimistic for their future. Audio
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The Kiwi tech firm aiming for the top in the AI boom
26 Sep 2025The Detail puts on a rabbit suit and gets special access to the incubators of Taiwan's powerful semiconductor industry.
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GST at 32%, pension at 72? Treasury's fixes for financial crunch
25 Sep 2025Someone is going to have to pay to keep the country's finances in order while the population ages, but who and how need to be decided soon. Audio
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Is it worth fixing your home loan for longer?
25 Sep 2025Home loan borrowers may have a bit more time to decide when to lock a long-term rate, the country's biggest bank says.
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Eden Park concerts can become bigger money spinners for Auckland
The stadium could almost triple its annual economic boost to the city if it hosted the 12 concerts it's allowed, new research finds.
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Fonterra still buoyant despite slight drop in net profit to $1.09b
Chief executive Miles Hurrell says the full year ended July has been one of the Co-op's strongest years yet - and the outlook is positive.
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Property downturn costs one homeowner $1.2 million
25 Sep 2025The country's median loss is $52,500. Audio
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How New Zealand gets 'soft power' without spending a fortune
25 Sep 2025We've managed to develop brand awareness without spending a fortune on advertising itself.
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