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Mars, Nestlé bankroll Fonterra's low-emitting dairy farmers
22 Jul 2025Around 6000 farms were estimated to qualify for a $1500 reimbursement for an on-farm emissions reduction tool this season.
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YMCA staff worry about 'devastating' job loss if restructure happens
21 Jul 2025YMCA North staff who work in the Auckland accommodation team say they worry about their mental health deteriorating and safety being compromised, if a proposed restructure goes ahead.
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House sellers expectations getting more realistic
21 Jul 2025Sellers are reducing their expectations below what buyers are willing to pay, a top real estate site says.
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Labour, National point fingers as inflation jumps to 12-month high
21 Jul 2025The opposition says it shows cost of living is still a problem, but Nicola Willis is claiming victory. Audio
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'Difficult conversations' for bosses if staff chat about pay
21 Jul 2025A bill that looks set to pass is going to leave some employers answering uncomfortable questions, experts say.
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What to know before throwing away old phones and computers
21 Jul 2025Our devices store so much personal information about us. So when it's time to throw them away, how can we make sure they're wiped clean?
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Pay rise for Kmart workers
21 Jul 2025Deputy secretary for retail at Workers First said he believed the new agreement put them among the highest-paid retail chain workers in the country.
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Noel Leeming 'baffled' as charges laid over alleged misleading claims
21 Jul 2025The Commerce Commission said it relates to its long-running price promise, which is their commitment to match any competitors' price.
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Inflation predicted to hit 12-month high
The spike is expected to push the September quarter to three percent, but that will be only temporary. Audio
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Working from home: Hospitality businesses still struggle for customers
21 Jul 2025People may be spending more time in the office, but many hospitality businesses say they are yet to see a significant lift to their revenue.
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IKEA cagey about opening date for first NZ store this year
20 Jul 2025The Swedish furniture giant has already employed 85 of the 500 staff it needs in Auckland.
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Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?
20 Jul 2025The government's mulling over a quarterly assessment of eligibility to help avoid families getting into debt.
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'Out of control' costs force airline to close services
21 Jul 2025In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka. Audio
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What's the cheapest way to heat your home?
19 Jul 2025The cost of heating your home makes up about a third of what you pay for power each month.
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Why New Zealand First wants to require businesses to accept cash
19 Jul 2025Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know. Audio
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Is an inheritance relationship property - Ask Susan
19 Jul 2025RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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ASB rejects offer to settle class action lawsuit for more than $300m
19 Jul 2025It follows in the footsteps of ANZ, which speedily rejected the settlement offer as a 'stunt'.
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Wool meets rugby: Norsewear open letter sparks talks with NZ Rugby
18 Jul 2025After a social media jab at All Blacks' synthetic beanies, Norsewear is talking partnerships with NZ Rugby to bring Kiwi wool to Kiwi rugby fans. Audio
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IRD nets 'zapper' tax cheat in first of its kind conviction
18 Jul 2025Gurwinder Singh is the first Kiwi sentenced for using illegal sales suppression tools to avoid paying $200,000 in taxes.
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Rise in insurance complaints linked to cost-of-living crisis
18 Jul 2025People paying higher premiums for insurance may be expecting more from their policies in return and being disappointed when they don't get it.
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New Zealand reaches deal with Canada in long-running dairy trade dispute
The deal is expected to deliver up to $157 million to New Zealand dairy exporters. Audio
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Farmers blame supermarkets over butter prices
Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean says while the market always fluctuates, consumers are often missing out when prices do drop. Audio
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Sand mine approved near Hokitika
18 Jul 2025The Westland Mineral Sands site will be about eight kilometres from the town and cover 112 hectares.
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Netflix profits surge off ads, higher subscription prices
18 Jul 2025Profit spiked as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising business.
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