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Growers meet to tackle sector's big challenges
27 Aug 2025More than 800 produce companies, growers, regulators and government officials attended the two-day horticulture and RSE conferences in Wellington. Audio
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Next steps for RNZ in ever-changing media landscape
27 Aug 2025Radio listening remains an essential part of RNZ, even as it adapts to ever-changing audience needs, chief executive Paul Thompson writes.
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The essential item that's 900% more expensive than in 2000
Climate change and the cost of increasing weather events are pushing up the cost.
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Meridian Energy reports big loss after 'perfect storm'
27 Aug 2025Meridian had a net loss of $452m over the last year against a net profit of $429m.
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Insurance company stripped of FAP licence
27 Aug 2025The Financial Markets Authority deregistered Les Vela's sole director and shareholder Le Zhou over the filing of fake health and life insurance claims.
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Locals range from curious to staunchly opposed on giant gold mine
27 Aug 2025Australian company Santana Minerals intends to plumb the hills between Bendigo and Ophir for a $4.4 billion gold deposit.
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Will NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?
27 Aug 2025How does New Zealand's economy stack up against Australia's? That's a question a Westpac senior economist has been working to answer. Audio
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Inside a gas-hungry business facing soaring energy bills
27 Aug 2025As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand
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Ebos profit sees impact of loss of Chemist Warehouse contract in Australia
27 Aug 2025The pharmaceutical and pet supplies company has reported a lower full year profit.
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Tax changes for new migrants, remote workers, and those with solar powers systems
26 Aug 2025The Revenue Minister says the bill is aimed at boosting the economy, helping businesses grow, and making it easier for skilled people to live and work here.
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How to keep yourself safe when hiring a builder
Homeowners who say they were duped by a Wellington construction company highlight the potential fishhooks for those needing work done. Audio
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NZ-based pet food exporters still barred from China
26 Aug 2025Pet food exporters have been shut out of China since bird flu was found in New Zealand late last year. Audio
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