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The sector with 17,000 more full-time jobs
Unemployment has hit its highest level in a decade, but beneath the headline numbers some sectors are faring much better than others.
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Treaty concerns push out Cromwell mine decision to October
5 Feb 2026Kā Rūnaka has signalled that granting Santana approvals for the controversial mine could be in breach of Treaty settlements.
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'Really serious': Call for urgency as review of insurance commences
5 Feb 2026The review needs to tackle the problem that insurance is becoming more unaffordable and potentially inaccessible, Consumer NZ says.
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Weather puts dampener on slight retail spending recovery
5 Feb 2026The negative effect on spending affected Bay of Plenty and Gisborne as well as the Auckland Anniversary long weekend, including at hospitality outlets.
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The return of the property flipper
5 Feb 2026As the market stabilises, property flippers are back at a rate not seen since before the global financial crisis.
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Inland Revenue standing improves but frustrations persist
5 Feb 2026Inconsistencies, inflexibility and inexperienced staff continue to be an irritation for tax accountants, a new survey shows.
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Message to house buyers: You've got time
5 Feb 2026There is likely to be another six months of little house price movement.
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Lyttelton Port posts record half-year profit
4 Feb 2026That's thanks to growth in bulk imports and exports.
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The Warehouse to cut 270 head office jobs in restructure
4 Feb 2026The company's chief says its cost base is unsustainable.
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Gold rush spurs buyers to hunt for precious metal on Trade Me
4 Feb 2026However, there's a warning that jewellery may not be the best way to get an investment slice of the precious metals action.
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Unemployment rises to highest level in a decade
4 Feb 2026Worse than expected, the unemployment rate rose to its highest level since 2015. Audio
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'Dying is hard to do': Cancer patient struggles to withdraw KiwiSaver
"I've got limited time, and fighting with someone that's holding my money and refusing to give it up is just one more stress I can't afford."
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Another town's residents say insurer has shut down new policies
4 Feb 2026Several South Island towns were already on a list of areas AA won't issue new policies for. Audio
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Synlait’s comeback delayed as costs stay high
4 Feb 2026The dairy company is forecasting a hefty half-year loss as its recovery takes longer than hoped.
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Insurer's block on new policies not 'a tipping point', Insurance Council says
4 Feb 2026It says although one insurer has stopped offering home policies in some South Island towns, it's not an industry-wide issue. Audio
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New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
4 Feb 2026Enatel's new 8000 square metre factory is situated by Christchurch Airport.
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The reality of Mount businesses after fatal landslide
4 Feb 2026Mount Mainstreet manager Jay Banner told Morning Report local businesses have taken a significant financial hit. Audio
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AI bots have a social networking site - should we be scared of 'Moltbook'?
4 Feb 2026So far, results from Moltbook are equal parts fascinating and concerning, according to AI and cybersecurity experts. Audio
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Authors miss out on vital annual payment after government department bungle
4 Feb 2026The Public Lending Right scheme makes a payment to authors each year, when they have sufficient books in New Zealand libraries. Audio
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How much do accountants actually earn?
4 Feb 2026Australian accountants are still getting paid more than New Zealanders - but the local sector had a bigger pay bump in the past year.
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Home insurance premiums fall despite ongoing weather risks
The availability of insurance has also improved across the country - even though some insurers are limiting their coverage in flood-prone areas. Audio
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Did you miss the best time to lock in a longer home loan rate?
3 Feb 2026BNZ has increased some of its longer-term home loan fixed rates.
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Unemployment set to linger as wage growth remains steady
3 Feb 2026Most major bank economists expect the unemployment rate to stay unchanged at 5.3 percent for the three months ended December.
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Buying a house? What the figures say about asking prices and sales
3 Feb 2026If you're in the market for a new house, you might be wondering what to offer.
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Second town red-listed by major insurer for new policies
Locals say it's "baffling" AA will no longer issue new policies in Woodend - but for different reasons to its decision in Westport. Audio
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Well-known Petone Italian restaurant closes doors after 20 years
3 Feb 2026The owners of Soprano on Jackson Street are selling up after an "incredibly tough" few years.
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The big bill for owning the country's most-stolen car
And how can you keep your insurance costs down if you own one? Audio
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Decluttering leads to recycling opportunity for Bay of Islands shops
3 Feb 2026Post-Covid decluttering is a gift that keeps on giving for small community organisations and businesses.
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