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Landlord crammed tenants into caravans, garages and a bus
A Queenstown landlord who crammed tenants into partitioned rooms, garages, caravans and a bus has been ordered to pay $81,050 on behalf of 117 tenants.
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NZ First's KiwiSaver tax cut not feasible, economist says
6 minutes agoSimplicity chief economist Shamubeel Equab believes a 10 percent increase to the KiwiSaver contribution rate is necessary, but a tax cut to offset costs would…
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New Zealand income growth one of the worst in world
9:30 am todayThe post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of global rankings. Audio
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Super Fund beats targets, up $8.4b in one year
10:20 am todayStrength in global share markets has helped the New Zealand Super Fund beat its key performance benchmarks.
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ANZ to pay millions to settle false representations case
12:06 pm todayANZ bank has admitted to making false representations in two separate cases, resulting in more than $4 million in overcharges.
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Hundreds of thousands charged late fees for power
Power companies are now obliged to tell any customers struggling to pay their bills about plans that might suit them better - but many of those doing it tough may not have thought to ask, an advocate…
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Mediawatch: Amazon's good - but old - news
Headlines about billions of dollars boosting the economy and hundreds of new jobs seemed like great news, but it's also old news. Did the media fall for spin?
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Ask Susan: Can I just close my KiwiSaver and get all my money out?
6 Sep 2025RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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How $100k can make you more than $1m better off
5 Sep 2025A helping hand from the Bank of Mum and Dad can leave first-home buyers more than a million dollars better off in retirement. Audio
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Bay of Plenty restaurant first in region to receive prestigious award
7 Sep 2025The restaurant was awarded two hats, which is given to dining establishments that prove consistently outstanding.
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'Shortsighted decision': Sealord proposing factory closure in Nelson, 79 jobs at risk
5 Sep 2025Workers are shocked, angry, and let down as Sealord says increasing costs and requests for higher supermarket margins had driven the decision.
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Kiwi hydrofoiling tourist vessel takes on the world
6 Sep 2025An Auckland boat builder has received its first European customer for an 11-person electric hydrofoiling boat
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Auckland Museum proposes to cut up to 30 jobs
5 Sep 2025Its financial year forecasts indicate a 10 percent decline in visitation against targets, reducing projected revenues by at least $2 million.
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'Busier than ever': Cost of living a boon for butchers
5 Sep 2025As meat prices soar, RNZ looks at what meat people are choosing to buy and from where. Audio
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Councillors should get mandatory training once elected, expert says
A big increase in rates charged by many councils around the country is putting pressure on households, with many not sure if they're getting bang for buck.
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Major bank calls for increase to inflation target
5 Sep 2025An economist says it's likely that Adrian Orr's replacement will be open to change.
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Mayors fume over Carter Holt Harvey snub on Eves Valley sawmill closure
5 Sep 2025Meanwhile, a union delegate says the shutdown is "like going to your own funeral". Audio
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What new NZ investors are doing wrong
Many people are getting into the New Zealand market for the wrong reasons, author and property coach says.
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Workers 'broken' learning of Eves Valley Sawmill closure
4 Sep 2025More than 140 jobs will be lost.
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Mike McRoberts becomes latest subject of an impersonation scam
4 Sep 2025Scam activity seems to have picked up pace in recent months.
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Watch: A look inside NZ's first IKEA
4 Sep 2025The head of IKEA in Australia and New Zealand says whether it opens further stores across the country depends on how the first one goes.
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Customer told it would cost $7500 to disconnect gas
4 Sep 2025There are an increasing number of complaints about the cost of disconnecting unwanted gas supplies.
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Opening date for New Zealand's first IKEA revealed
4 Sep 2025The store - and its iconic Swedish restaurant selling meatballs and hotdogs - will be spread across two floors.
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It’s ok for people to cry at work - here’s how to respond
4 Sep 2025Midway through a difficult discussion in her performance review, Jane finally cracks, and the tears start.
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Kathmandu owner to close 21 stores in a bid to turn fortunes
4 Sep 2025Outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands is planning a major shake-up of the business as it looks to turnaround struggling sales.
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It's official: Paying the bills is still getting harder
4 Sep 2025"You can only rearrange and cut so many times," says a solo mum of two, as she compares her soaring bills to last year's. Audio
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Google must pay NZ$720 million in class action over privacy, jury rules
The decision relates to accusations of invading users' privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google account.
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RNZ-ABC series on Rainbow Warrior sinking scoops major podcast prize
4 Sep 2025The series looks at the "collateral damage" to a Pacific people hit hard by nuclear testing.
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