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'Better outcomes for customers'- FMA targets insurers and banks
More banks and insurers could face court proceedings and possible penalties for misleading and overcharging customers.
Commerce Commission blocks Foodstuffs merger
The watchdog says a merger would substantially hit competition and make it harder for other retailers to grow.
New Zealand businesses fear disruption of American port strikes
Port strikes in the United States could cause major disruption for importers and exporters in New Zealand.
'Four days a week seems to be the norm', but businesses want more staff in the office
Businesses are asking staff to work at the office more than at home now that the height of the Covid-19 pandemic is over, but many employers says flexible working options will continue to be offered.
Calls for airline compensation law change
Consumer NZ is backing allegations against Jetstar, saying the airline put illegal caps on compensation for cancelled flights. Audio
Gold rises in value as US gets inflation under control
Gold prices have hit a record high, with more investors buying the precious metal.
ACC levy rises: 'You cannot continue to keep deferring revenue' - AA
The ACC levies should have been increased in the last review three years ago, says the AA. Audio
Genesis Energy 'carrying our fair share of the burden' amid power problems
The company says it is doing its bit to deliver energy to New Zealand and sudden changes to power market rules can be unfairly costly.
Business to shut entire operation as result of energy prices
Earlier this month, Winstone Pulp International paused work at its two sites to consider its future.
Poor results expected this earnings season
Retailers and construction companies are expected to suffer this earnings season, reflecting the domestic economic slowdown.
High electricity prices force company to stop operating
Major energy users are grappling with extremely high power prices and one timber company has stopped operating to consider if it can keep going. Audio
Air NZ scraps 2030 climate targets
One expert says the airline's climate change target was unrealistic, as Air New Zealand says it will work on a new target.
$60m of NZers' money invested in weapons used in Gaza
Most people don't want to invest in weapons, but don't realise that's where their money is going, ethical investment charity says.
Retailers struggling as customers spend less
Businesses are closing shops and not filling vacant roles in an attempt to balance the books.
Auckland Council rejects move to scrap lower speed limits, favours 'safety'
Auckland is telling the government it does not want speed limits in the city to go up to save lives.
Time running out to hire crucial staff as boot camp launch nears
Oranga Tamariki is still discussing who will take on a critical role as the trial looks set to begin. Audio
Public service cuts: Ministry accused of stealth job losses
Ministry of Disabled People employees were promised a permanent role, but were told to start packing three weeks before their fixed term contract finished, says a former employee.
More cuts needed to fix government books - economist
The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the chief economist at a free market think tank.
'We are not waste' - Public sector leaders criticised over job cut announcements
Staff are shell shocked and frustrated, and say leaders handled the announcements poorly.
Ministry proposes cutting one of its two senior fire engineers
The public sector cuts are poised to take out a big chunk of expertise at the country's building regulator.
Oranga Tamariki proposes to cut more than 400 jobs
About 1900 roles would be affected overall - either changed or disestablished - in the "scope of restructuring work".
What public sector job cuts mean for Wellington small business
It's not just public sector workers who are feeling the pain - the Wellington shops and services who rely on their custom fear they will be hit hard, too.
Long Covid sufferers fear benefit rule change
Sarah Macrae is in "agony" just trying to drive her children to school. Looking for work is impossible, she says.
'Hard to not feel dehumanised': On tenterhooks awaiting job cuts
Education Ministry staff have told RNZ about their crippling anxiety as they and Oranga Tamariki staff wait to learn next week if they have lost their jobs.