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350 jobs at risk in Heinz Wattie's proposed closures
The company's plan includes axing a number of products and brands, including frozen vegetables and Gregg's.
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Medicinal cannabis company shuts down
11 Mar 2026The cannabis company says the current regulatory environment has made it "very challenging for manufacturers to operate sustainably at scale".
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Airfares were already up 77 percent - is another rise fair?
11 Mar 2026International fares have already increased at about three times the rate of inflation since the pandemic.
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AI company Anthropic expands to Australasia
11 Mar 2026The US company is in the midst of suing the US government over its retaliation for a dispute about safeguards in its AI technology.
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Listen: Food prices, fuel and interest rates all at risk from Iran war
11 Mar 2026The conflict could hit more than just your petrol budget - here's what you need to know.
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Live animal exporters disappointed about U-turn
11 Mar 2026Exporters of live animals by sea are feeling "not flash" about the government's announcement it will not resume the trade this term.
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New Zealand's hidden $27 billion home maintenance bill
11 Mar 2026About 90% of homes around the country are in need of immediate maintenance, research has found. Audio
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Where are the country's most - and least - affordable houses?
Affordability is at the best level in almost a decade, but the effect is not being felt evenly.
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'We just can't have it': Mayor hits out at Air NZ
11 Mar 2026Max Brough says his city has spent millions on its airport and it's unacceptable the airline may cut back on services. Audio
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KiwiSaver balances wobble: Is this time different?
Markets have been volatile this week as they digest the impact of the war in the Middle East.
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Where New Zealand's apples and avocados are going
The world is eating our lunch, as nearly nine out of 10 apples go offshore.
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What is a sabbatical and how do I get one?
11 Mar 2026Extended time off is rare for New Zealand workers, but some have secured the elusive perk.
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What are the challenges in securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz?
11 Mar 2026About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the strait, but traffic has virtually stopped since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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Briscoe Group posts steady result in tough year for retail
11 Mar 2026Managing director Rod Duke said delivering record sales in a year of weak consumer sentiment was "an outstanding result".
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Bosses skimping on sick leave in face of Covid wave
10 Mar 2026Under-pressure employers taking a hard line on sick leave are being warned to take care with the rules.
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Fuel rationing not on the cards as ministerial group set to meet
11 Mar 2026The government has been assured the physical arrival of fuel is not under threat in coming months, says associate energy minister Shane Jones. Audio
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Oil prices fall after hitting three-year high
10 Mar 2026Prices dropped more than six percent as Trump predicted war in Middle East could end soon.
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'Huge amount of nervousness' over Air NZ warning
10 Mar 2026The airline has warned it may need to adjust its network and schedule over volatile fuel prices.
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'It's quite deceptive': The rise of property flippers
One of the country's most prominent buyers' agencies has complained to the Real Estate Authority about "property flippers" making six-figures from unwitting vendors.
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Oil prices fall, NZ share market rises as Trump hints at end of Iran war
10 Mar 2026The New Zealand share market opened up 0.9 percent after US President Donald Trump said the war against Iran was "very complete".
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Just how fast could NZ run out of fuel?
10 Mar 2026With the war in Iran disrupting global supplies and prices, is there a plan if it all dries up? Audio
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NZ economy 'on precipice' as markets wobble, oil price rises
Wider inflation, beyond just at the pump, may have already begun, an economist warns Audio
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The regions missing out on SuperGold Card discounts
10 Mar 2026Some card holders are finding it hard to cash-in on weekly supermarket discounts. Audio
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War on the wallet: Iran conflict a 'worst of worlds' scenario
10 Mar 2026The war and the resulting supply worries are pushing up global oil prices.
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Buy Now Pay Later critics call for change
10 Mar 2026One million Kiwis use a Buy Now Pay Later scheme, but not everyone is convinced the regulations governing them are adequate to protect users from harm.
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Global stocks slide as oil soars past US$100 on Mideast war
US President Donald Trump has said the price spike was a "small price to pay" to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, as the war showed no signs of easing.
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One in two large businesses successfully attacked by cybercriminals in last year
10 Mar 2026A new business cyber security report indicates 61 percent suffered a serious business disruption, including extortion in one-in-five cases.
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More scope for private sector to ease public healthcare woes, report says
10 Mar 2026The Westpac report found the public health system was under growing presssure, with an ageing population and wider social challenges pushing demand ever further beyond capacity.
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