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Are women really more conservative investors?
10 Mar 2025Is it really the case that women inherently want less risky investments, or are there other factors at play?
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Where do Kiwis cut back when we feel the pinch?
9 Mar 2025A recent survey reveals how the struggle to balance costs is forcing many Kiwis to make the hard choice between essentials such as food and healthcare. Audio
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GridAKL's contribution to Auckland economy revealed
10 Mar 2025Auckland innovation hub GridAKL estimates it contributes $424 million a year to Auckland's economy, including nearly $170m of indirect spending.
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What's good value (and not) on the sharemarket at the moment?
9 Mar 2025Sharemarkets have been volatile this week as the impact of Donald Trump's on-again-off-again tariff war was felt.
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The suburb where the housing market downturn hit hardest
Buyers in this one part of Wellington are getting the biggest discounts compared to the peak.
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I inherited some money and I'm not sure what to do with it - Ask Susan
8 Mar 2025RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions
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Shane Jones announces Aquaculture Development Plan
8 Mar 2025The plan, announced by the Oceans and Fisheries Minister in Marlborough, aims to grow the industry to $3b a year.
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Company behind Juicy Fest placed into voluntary liquidation
7 Mar 2025Juicy Fest had cancelled the New Zealand leg of the tour in December.
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The regulars helping keep New Zealand's fine dining restaurants afloat
7 Mar 2025That includes a Christchurch fine dining restaurant where the eight-course menu and wine pairing is over $400 per head. Audio
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Should well-off pensioners pay higher tax?
7 Mar 2025A researcher is suggesting providing NZ Super as a tax-free grant, and taxing other income at higher rates.
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Massey University records unexpected $3.7m surplus
9 Mar 2025The result comes after a tough few years, when jobs and courses were slashed.
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Anxiety over editorial policy and a billionaire on board at NZME
9 Mar 2025Mediawatch - NZME's top brass now have a billionaire on board who wants control and maybe more far-reaching editorial change.
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Fruit and vegetable movement restricted until next month in Auckland suburb
9 Mar 2025The restrictions in Birkdale on the North Shore will remain in place until 10 April.
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Mid-size businesses to drive export growth
7 Mar 2025The Bigger Picture report by accounting software firm MYOB says the contribution by mid-sized businesses should not be under estimated.
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What got more expensive under Adrian Orr's watch?
7 Mar 2025Eggs, breads and cereals, and insurance all went up in price. See what else increased...
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Trump delays tariffs on Mexico, Canada
7 Mar 2025It's the latest twist in fast-shifting trade policy that has whipsawed financial markets and business leaders.
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Canadian billionaire makes move to take over board of NZME
6 Mar 2025An Auckland-based Canadian billionaire is leading a move to dump the board of media company NZME.
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$2800 lost in a week, manager told to give back $1000
7 Mar 2025Fund managers are warning "risk isn't just a future concept - it can materialise immediately".
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Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran resigns
6 Mar 2025The chief executive will leave the airline in October after five years with the company.
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Union wary of Canadian billionaire's 'unsaid agendas' for NZ news media
6 Mar 2025One commentator says the plan may tie in to NZME's proposal to sell real estate business OneRoof.
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Property investors say 'multi-offer situations' unfair
6 Mar 2025One investor says he's received hundreds of responses from people who said the same thing had happened to them.
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Another two Wellington restaurants pulling the plug
6 Mar 2025Mekong Cafe - known as Wellington's original noodle house - and Daisy's have announced plans to close their doors.
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What does Orr's resignation mean for interest rates?
6 Mar 2025One economist says more information is needed from the Reserve Bank board about what has gone on. Audio
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Business confidence in Auckland remains in doldrums
6 Mar 2025However, it has improved slightly, "with fewer businesses reporting negative sentiment", the Auckland Business Chamber boss says.
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