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Government may face big hole in climate plan
A huge chunk of the nation's next emissions budget rests on a single project, which the owner now says probably won't happen.
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The people who want to keep working forever
7:26 am todayStats New Zealand data shows tens of thousands are working in their 70s, 80s and even 90s. What keeps them at their posts?
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Transpower u-turns on sale of NZ's only gas trading platform
11:15 am todayLast year, the national grid operator put the platform up for sale.
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Planning a holiday? Here's where your dollar might go further than normal
18 May 2025New Zealand's dollar has become a little stronger against the US in the past month.
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Trump tells Walmart to 'eat the tariffs' instead of raising prices
18 May 2025The world's largest retailer said this week it would have to start raising prices later this month due to high tariffs.
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Apparent vandalism to fibre cables in Auckland fixed
18 May 2025Chorus says apparent vandalism that took hundreds of Aucklanders offline a few days ago has been fixed.
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'Trump bump' expected to lift inflation
16 May 2025Reserve Bank survey had 41 responses from business leaders and professional forecasters.
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NZ groceries cheaper than UK, Australia, if you take off GST
16 May 2025Woolworths New Zealand claims a 'full basket' in New Zealand is 10 percent cheaper. Audio
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Food prices rise at fastest rate in more than a year
The price of butter increased 65 percent, cheese was up 24 percent, and milk 15 percent.
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NZX boss says regulations changes will attract more local businesses
Changes to market regulations making prospective financial information (PFI) optional will make it a much more attractive option for local businesses, says its head.
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Is it actually a good time to buy a house?
16 May 2025Twice this week, first-home buyers have been told it might be their big chance to get into the market.
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Taxpayers forking out almost 5% more than last year - adviser
16 May 2025Meanwhile local government taxes jumped nearly 11%.
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Manufacturing sector recovery continues at steady pace
However, a BNZ senior economist urged caution, noting that although employment and deliveries of raw materials had risen, gains in new orders remained below average.
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Inland port at Mosgiel receives $8m government investment
16 May 2025The project is designed to remove 19,000 truck movements from Dunedin streets annually.
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Manawa Energy's profit tumbles after 'extremely challenging' year
16 May 2025It comes not long after Contact Energy was cleared to buy all of Manawa Energy shares
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Why you might need to be careful of that job offer
16 May 2025Scammers often pretend to work for highly respectable companies, seeking very personal information.
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Why rising dairy prices are a double-edged sword
The latest Stats NZ figures revealed butter prices are up 65 percent, while milk was up 15 percent and cheese 24 percent. Audio
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Electricians network put on notice over concerns around anti-competitive behaviour
15 May 2025The Commerce Commission has sent a compliance advice letter to NZTG.
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Businessman reveals himself as convicted inside trader
15 May 2025Peter Huljich was convicted in 2023 in a case brought by the Financial Markets Authority.
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Falling interest saving home loan borrowers $2.2b, bank says
BNZ says falling interest rates will put $2.2 billion dollars into the pockets of New Zealanders with mortgages over the six months to a year. Audio
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Almost one in 10 house sellers taking a loss
What latest prices and holding times say about the property market.
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$30,000 a week in rent? Demand surges for luxury homes
15 May 2025A luxury real estate agent says more international clients are looking for homes.
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Sanford doubles half year profit to $34m
15 May 2025The fishing company's result comes on the back of good returns for its salmon farming operation.
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Growth a key concern for businesses - survey
15 May 2025It's the first time the issue has emerged as a priority and signals that businesses are starting to look ahead after a tough few years.
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Canterbury dairy farm wins grant for injecting beneficial bacteria and fungi in soil
14 May 2025A Selwyn District farm is defying convention.
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House prices fall as sellers get reality check
15 May 2025Sellers are increasingly willing to meet the market to get their properties sold, the Real Estate Institute says.
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Xero's profits soar by close to a third
15 May 2025The company's profit increased by close to a third.
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'$3 billion' Otago inland port proposal revealed
14 May 2025Construction giant Calder Stewart says it will boost the region's export capacity and create hundreds of jobs.
