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Why you might need to be careful of that job offer
Scammers often pretend to work for highly respectable companies, seeking very, very personal information they can use for financial gain.
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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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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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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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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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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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'$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.
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Biggest bank bottom of customer rankings
14 May 2025Consumer has released its bank rankings, and says country's biggest bank needs to think about how it can do better.
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Dunedin Woolworths may face further action after rat infestation scandal
14 May 2025More than 20 rats were captured and evidence of rats nesting within the supermarket was discovered last year.
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Vector weighs up future of its fibre business
14 May 2025The division specialises in building and managing data networks for businesses. Audio
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What went wrong for Flick?
14 May 2025It set out to "disrupt Aotearoa's outdated, self-serving" electricity industry, but is now being folded into one of the country's big gentailers. What happened?
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'People want to connect with people' - Māori tourism leads the way
14 May 2025Māori tourism is on the rise, and operators say the key to its continued success is offering authentic cultural experiences.
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US-China tariff truce provides 'cautious hope' for Kiwi exporters
14 May 2025Local exporters would be hoping for something longer than the 90 day pause in the trade war. Audio
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Arrest at airport as IR takes tougher stance on student loan debts
13 May 2025There are more than 150 overseas-based borrowers with a combined default of $15m on Inland Revenue's radar.
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Wild weather gives a boost to the energy generation sector
14 May 2025On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing.
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Why your KiwiSaver balance might suddenly be healthier
13 May 2025It's been a hectic few months, but right now, it's a good time to be a KiwiSaver investor again.
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How pay equity claims work, and what's changing
13 May 2025What exactly is a pay equity claim? How do they work, what are the rules, and where did it all start?
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Bunnings' Australia price-beating slogan has a catch
13 May 2025How Bunnings sets prices and competes matters to millions of Australians. Audio
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Z Energy to sell Flick Electricity to Meridian
13 May 2025Meridian will pay $70 million for Flick's 41,000 customers, lifting its market share to about 18 percent.
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Landlords battle to stand out in crowded market
13 May 2025Experts suggest strategy may be needed to 'sell' a property to prospective tenants as listings reach record levels in some areas. Audio
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Lull in property values present home buyers 'rare opportunity'
13 May 2025A cautious mindset among buyers and a high number of listings have kept prices from rising.
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