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New RBNZ Governor signals transparency after surprise market statement
Anna Breman sat down for an extensive interview with incoming RNZ business editor Corin Dann, just a day after she issued a statement about financial conditions.
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Warning from Willis as government finances get gloomier
16 Dec 2025The Finance Minister says agencies and ministers will need to manage "with little or no additional funding".
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Food prices ease but still 4.4% higher than last year
16 Dec 2025Food price pressures eased in November amid a sharp fall in the price of fruit and vegetables, but remain considerably higher than a year ago.
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Shoppers get surcharge warning
16 Dec 2025Shoppers are being told to "swerve" any unreasonable surcharges they encounter this Christmas. Audio
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Man sentenced in long-running corruption case
Frederick Pou, of Coastal Roading Contractors, pleaded guilty to Serious Fraud Office charges in May 2024 to corruptly giving gifts to an agent.
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Government books bleaker as surplus gets further away
The government's financial position is looking worse for longer with a delay in getting to surplus and bigger deficits, according to new Treasury forecasts.
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Where did all the buyers go?
16 Dec 2025New Zealand's housing market slowed sharply in November, with a big downturn in sales numbers compared to the month before.
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Inland Revenue liquidates nearly 900 companies in one year
16 Dec 2025The tax department made applications to wind up more than 120 business in November alone. Audio
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NZ video game sector up 38 percent while global industry falling behind
16 Dec 2025This year's annual survey by the NZ Game Developer's Association put the sector's pre-tax income at $759 million Audio
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Rents taking 40 percent of average income
New data shows renters spent 40 percent of their income on rent in August at a national level, but there are regional differences. Audio
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Food and fibre exports set to reach record $62b next year
16 Dec 2025That's up from the $60.4b record set this year.
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The best games we played in 2025
16 Dec 2025More than 200 titles dropped this year, here are some we loved playing the most.
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Consumer spending slightly below expectations for first half of month
16 Dec 2025Worldline NZ's latest data shows spending was highest on the West Coast with the biggest decline in Wellington.
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Reserve Bank governor sends message markets gone too far
16 Dec 2025Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman issued a statement about current financial conditions which had gone "beyond" the RBNZ's recent projection for interest rates.
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NZ's biggest bank lifts home loan rates
15 Dec 2025ANZ is lifting its 18-month and two-year fixed home loan rates by 20 basis points.
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Christchurch-based investment firm investigated by FMA
15 Dec 2025The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is investigating a Christchurch-based investment corporation led by businessman Bernard Whimp.
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'It's like biting into a slice of nostalgia' - Cafe famous for Island-inspired pies to close
15 Dec 2025Despite an honourable mention at this year's Wellington On a Plate - the cafe's reputation did not put enough money in the till. Audio
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The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
15 Dec 2025Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
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New WOF system could lead to pricier repairs, motor industry says
15 Dec 2025The Motor Trade Association is warning proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system may be more costly than people realise. Audio
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Would you pay an extra $1m for the right postcode?
15 Dec 2025New research shows the suburbs with the biggest median difference in house price from their neighbouring suburbs.
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Spike in complaints accusing lawyers of incompetence
15 Dec 2025The Law Society is investigating how it can handle the complaints faster. Audio
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ASB agrees to $6.7 million penalty for anti-money laundering, countering financing terrorism rule breaches
15 Dec 2025A multi-million dollar penalty has been agreed on.
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Tova O'Brien announced as new Breakfast presenter
15 Dec 2025The political journalist will replace Jenny-May Clarkson on TVNZ's morning TV show.
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Rising home loan rates blamed on 'another misstep from Reserve Bank'
14 Dec 2025Miscommunication from the Reserve Bank has driven interest rates higher than they should be, Kiwibank economists say.
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Labour market shows signs of improvement
15 Dec 2025SEEK said the gains were indicators of a better labour market next year.
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PaySauce expands into Australia
15 Dec 2025Software-as-a-Service fintech PaySauce is expanding into Australia, backed by a $4 million capital raising.
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Harraways to upgrade NZ's oldest and only oat mill
15 Dec 2025The well known Otago business is spending $11m on the factory and will automate some of its production.
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