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Palmerston North eyesore being redeveloped as inner city hotel
22 Sep 2025The facade of the former central post office has heritage protection and will be preserved during construction.
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Lachlan Murdoch involved in TikTok deal, Trump says
22 Sep 2025The media mogul along with business leaders Larry Ellison and Michael Dell would be involved as US investors, Trump says.
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Should you be paying commission on your KiwiSaver?
The way advisers are paid hasn't changed in the past 10-20 years, claims one provider.
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Iwi partners with horticulture company to grow berries
22 Sep 2025The Northland iwi will provide the land, water and labour, while T&G Fresh will provide expertise, new berry varieties and access to markets.
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Tasti recalls products over possible presence of 'metal pieces'
20 Sep 2025Items impacted include Smooshed wholefood balls, snack logs, chopped peanuts, Frooze Balls and nut bars.
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Ask Susan: Am I paying capital gains tax in KiwiSaver?
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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Kmart blender recalled over fears it could 'self-activate'
19 Sep 2025A portable blender sold at Kmart is being recalled due to safety concerns that it may itself turn on if the base of the product is immersed in water.
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How to figure out what price to offer for your new house
19 Sep 2025If you've been in the market for a home, you've probably noticed it's unusual to see prices listed.
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Woolworths charged over rat infestation at Dunedin supermarket
19 Sep 2025The company is accused of failing to properly deal with the rats.
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Two Kitchen Things stores to shut as buyers can't be found
19 Sep 2025Failed premium appliance company Kitchen Things' Napier and Nelson stores will be permanently closed down this weekend.
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Air NZ unveils new maintenance base
The state-of-the-art facility is being touted as one of the national carrier's most significant investments in its infrastructure.
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Wattie's denies peach cut due to owner's split
Local peach growers have been told their fruit will no longer be needed.
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A KiwiSaver choice that could cost retirees almost $30,000
19 Sep 2025Savers might be costing themselves money.
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Alliance Group warns of insolvency if shareholders reject investment
Alliance Group is urging shareholders to vote to accept a $250 million investment from an Irish meat company.
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Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fund
Lucrative SunGold kiwifruit may hold the key to unlocking New Zealand residency for wealthy foreigners through the "golden visa".
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Job applications rise to record high
19 Sep 2025The volume of advertisements rose 1 percent in August on the month earlier, and 4 percent on the year earlier, a new report shows.
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Griffin's proposes closing Nelson Proper Crisps factory
18 Sep 2025A spokesperson for the company said staff in Nelson and Wellington had been told of the proposal last week.
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Grads look offshore as public sector jobs dry up
In the past two years, close to a third of graduate roles and internship places have been cut from the public service. Audio
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What does a shrinking economy mean for your home loan?
Stats NZ said that gross domestic product dropped 0.9 percent in the June quarter, a steeper contraction than had been expected.
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Economy contracts sharply as GDP falls
18 Sep 2025Figures for the three months to June show the books moving backwards.
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Landlords cutting rent to get tenants
18 Sep 2025At least a third of people taking out new tenancies this year are paying less rent than the tenants who lived in the property before them. Audio
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Urban dwellers doing it tough in two-speed economy
18 Sep 2025Foodbanks are seeing more people who need help, including those who are working.
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Credit card issuer slammed over treatment of shopper who fainted
The woman fainted in a store and a staff member memorised her pin number, took her card and spent thousands.
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Kiwi space payload 'parked' in lower orbit
18 Sep 2025It could be several days before the New Zealand experiment that was launched into space earlier this week reaches the International Space Station.
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