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Banks expect economy dip for second quarter of year
Three-out-of-five bank economists forecast a deeper contraction than the Reserve Bank's expectation with the official data to be released on Thursday.
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What to know about bringing food into New Zealand
15 Sep 2025New Zealand has one of the strictest biosecurity screening processes in the world, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to bring food products into the country.
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Dronemakers spread wares from London to Wellington
14 Sep 2025The Pentagon's go-to killer dronemaker, Anduril, has cemented a big deal in Australia and has come visiting New Zealand.
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Commercial fisherman caught trawling marine reserve
13 Sep 2025A commercial fisherman has been fined $15,000 for trawling in a marine reserve last year.
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Is KiwiSaver a scam? - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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'Open for business': Flood hit Tasman Great Taste Trail bounces back
Floods caused over $2m in damage, but the popular Great Taste Trail is set to be largely restored for summer.
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A $100,000 student loan that keeps getting bigger
15 Sep 2025Hazel says her payments aren't keeping up with interest, and she's worried she won't be able to get home. Audio
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NZ manufacturing slump masks early signs of rebound
12 Sep 2025Despite the August PMI slipping, new orders hit their highest level since 2022, lifting hopes of a turnaround.
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Retailer offers to redevelop Takapuna Golf Course
12 Sep 2025Auckland Council plans to turn half of the Auckland golf course into a floodwater catchment area.
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Want a new iPhone 17? Be careful
12 Sep 2025The number of people in financial difficulty after signing up for a more expensive phone plan is increasing, an expert says.
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Should shopkeepers be allowed to defend with pepper spray?
12 Sep 2025Both Retail NZ and Security Association hold safety concerns. Audio
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'We need to stop the bleeding': The homeowners who bought in a market high
12 Sep 2025Some are taking the hit, while others have no choice but to hang on. Audio
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Durra brand tahina recalled over salmonella fears
12 Sep 2025A sesame paste sold in a few ethnic supermarkets in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington has been recalled due to the possible presence of salmonella.
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Can I ask for a sleepover? And other things to consider before buying or renting
12 Sep 2025School zones, the commute to work and general vibe of the area - what you should know and how to suss it out.
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Swirling steam, laser lights, and geysers: Rotorua's newest attraction
12 Sep 2025It's a new way to see the geothermal valley of Te Puia, one visitor said.
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Migrants shun takeaways to open Kiwi-style cafes
12 Sep 2025Chinese individuals are opening coffee shops and cafes in the country's largest city as a way to establish a business, plant roots and integrate more deeply into local life.
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Why were house price forecasts for this year so wrong?
12 Sep 2025It is pretty safe to say that in 2025, house prices barely moved.
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Squeezing a bigger slice of the tax pie from big tech companies
12 Sep 2025The whole world is trying to chase down the likes of Google, Microsoft and Meta for more income tax, and New Zealand is no exception.
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Receipts for relics: K Road's new store with famous artefacts up for grabs
11 Sep 2025Aucklanders can have their very own slice of the iconic Karangahape Road as businesses take support local to a whole new level. Audio
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Govt warned surcharge ban could push up prices
11 Sep 2025Legislation is expected to be introduced to Parliament by the end of the year, with the ban to kick into effect no later than May 2026.
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Data centres add estimated $16.5b to annual economy - study
11 Sep 2025Power-hungry data centres also support a further $76.5 billion of broader digital services, the NZTech study says.
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Reserve Bank faces 'test of trust and confidence' - governor
11 Sep 2025"For too long this year the RBNZ has been 'the news'," following the messy departure of two of its leading figures, the governor says.
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Airwork Group owes creditors $145m
11 Sep 2025The company failed in early July, with the main source of its woes being having some aircraft seized in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Gen Z 'a saving generation' but worried about cost of living
11 Sep 2025Gen Z New Zealanders are putting their dollars to work - a new survey has found they are saving and keeping on top of their KiwiSaver contributions. Audio
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