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First home loan rate cuts after OCR drop
8 Oct 2025Banks moved quickly after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate.
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Call for wind, solar export limits to be doubled
9 Oct 2025The rules need to be changed to keep pace with modern solar and battery systems installed in homes and businesses, the Electricity Authority says.
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OCR slashed by 50 basis points - another cut may follow
8 Oct 2025The central bank has opted for boldness over caution, and has left the door open for another drop.
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The 20-somethings getting the pension
8 Oct 2025About 3000 people receiving the pension are not yet 65 - and some are a lot lot younger. Audio
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The hotspots in New Zealand's commercial property market
8 Oct 2025Christchurch dominates but Wellington is struggling, a property firm says.
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How does the Reserve Bank set the OCR?
8 Oct 2025The Reserve Bank is preparing to announce the latest OCR decision. Here's what goes on behind the scenes.
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Is this New Zealand's highest marginal tax rate?
8 Oct 2025New Jobseeker rules mean some homes would be better off if the parents worked less, commentators say.
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Are property investors pushing up house prices again?
Investor activity has picked up to 24.6 percent of the market, compared to a low of 22 percent between 2022 and 2024. Audio
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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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Business sentiment softens, NZIER's quarterly survey shows
7 Oct 2025The survey shows business sentiment at its lowest level this year as sales weaken and firms shed staff and cut investment.
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Sharesies platform reports record turnover
7 Oct 2025Crypto curencies and shares are in demand with record trading of more than $3.3 billion.
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Insurance company hit with record $19.5m penalty for misleading customers
6 Oct 2025IAG admitted overcharging 239,000 customers $35m Company failed to apply multi-policy discounts through NZI, State, AMI sales and some major banks IAG self reported, apologised and paid back…
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Watchdog rejects call to regulate airports more
6 Oct 2025Air New Zealand said the level of airport investment must be at a scale that both airlines and passengers can afford.
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