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The 'longest, deepest, slowest' job market - recruitment agency
7 Oct 2025The prime minister claims jobs for young people are still out there, but one of NZ's largest recruitment agencies says the employment market is the tightest it has been in decades. Audio
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Weaker business survey tips odds towards bigger RBNZ rate cut
8 Oct 2025The closely-followed business survey increased the odds of a super-sized 50 basis point cut in the official cash rate on Wednesday afternoon.
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Calls to make it harder to buy booze with buy-now-pay-later services
7 Oct 2025The Salvation Army wants regulatory reform to make it harder to buy alcohol. Audio
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Global dairy prices drop 1.6% overnight
The soft result is in line with the market's prior expectations amid a strong milk supply, an analyst says.
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Weaker business survey tips odds towards bigger rate cut
7 Oct 2025The closely followed survey showed slowing demand, more staff cuts, reduced investment and profit expectations.
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More banks cut mortgage rates ahead of Reserve Bank decision
7 Oct 2025BNZ says it will reduce a number of its fixed-term rates.
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Why you might have fewer mail delivery days soon
7 Oct 2025Changes have been signed off that allow NZ Post to cut its mail service.
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Reserve Bank forms new financial policy committee
7 Oct 2025The Reserve Bank New Zealand has formed a new committee to make key decisions around financial stability.
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How many job hunters are there for each job ad?
7 Oct 2025Finding work may not be as easy as "getting off the PlayStation", data on jobs and job hunters shows. Audio
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ASB settles class action lawsuit for $135 million
ASB has reached a $135.6 million settlement to settle a class action lawsuit over alleged historical breaches of credit disclosures.
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More than half of renters unable to afford to buy a home, housing report shows
7 Oct 2025A national housing report indicates three-quarters of renters are dissatisfied with the housing choices available to them.
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High Court agrees to $5m penalty for Christchurch Casino
7 Oct 2025An Internal Affairs investigation found the company breached its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
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