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So what do business owners think of 'investment boost' package?
22 May 2025The boost allows the deduction of 20 percent of the cost of new assets on top of normal depreciation.
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Fonterra confirm closure of Hamilton canning, packaging operations
22 May 2025Canpac workers have been given first preference for roles at other factories.
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NZ-born insurance CEO dies in Florida car accident
24 May 2025Glenn Renwick was twice listed by American business magazine Forbes as one of the 40 most admired chief executives in the world.
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'A betrayal': KiwiRail weighs 70 job cuts as Aratere ferry retirement looms
23 May 2025The Maritime Union says 70 workers will lose their jobs as KiwiRail retires its Aratere ferry to make way for Picton's infrastructure redevelopment, with new ferries not arriving until 2029. Audio
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One Budget change leaves 61,000 families worse off
23 May 2025Money saved by income-testing in the first year of a baby's life is instead being put into the Working for Families scheme. Audio
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How snails and oysters became luxury foods
23 May 2025Analysis - From a cheap source of protein to a luxury food, how did oysters and escargot become items of conspicuous consumption?
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Fewer young people interested in leadership roles - survey
22 May 2025A global survey shows fewer younger workers have their eyes on the corner office. Audio
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KiwiSaver is changing - what you need to know
22 May 2025The government is changing how much savers have to put in, how much the government chips in, and who gets anything at all.
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'End of an era': Shoppers mourn Smith & Caughey's closure
22 May 2025After 145 years in business, the Auckland department store will close on 31 July.
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Govt rolls out new incentive for businesses
22 May 2025Investment Boost policy allows a business to immediately deduct 20 percent of the cost of a new asset.
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When the government finances are expected to return to surplus
22 May 2025Treasury forecast this year's deficit to the end of June would be about $2.7 billion lower than predicted.
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How much of a pay rise would you need to change jobs?
22 May 2025The survey showed what increase was the most common pay rise that would compel workers to leave. Audio
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Kiwifruit giant Zespri posts $155m profit, while corporate profit soars
Orchard gate returns have dipped across most kiwifruit varieties per tray in the 2024/2025 fruit season, off records last year, while marketing giant Zespri's corporate profits hit a record.
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500 job applications in 12 months - a jobseeker's struggle
22 May 2025Allister Benson has been made redundant three times in the past 24 months and says it's tough going in the job market at the moment.
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Fonterra due to confirm Hamilton Canpac site closure
22 May 2025RNZ understands staff at the site have been called to a meeting with the company on Thursday.
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My Food Bag sees modest lift in bottom line, subscriber numbers
22 May 2025Listed meal kit company My Food Bag has posted a $6.3 million annual net profit despite a challenging trading environment.
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How much do you really need to buy your first home?
New data suggests it's less than most may think.
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AFT Pharmaceuticals profit drops despite sales up 10 percent
22 May 2025Net profits fell to $12 million.
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Smith & Caughey's to close its doors after 145 years in retail
21 May 2025The company closed its Newmarket store last year due to financial difficulties, and will fully close on 31 July.
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Economic recovery begins with whimper rather than roar
22 May 2025But rural areas are doing better than others, thanks to better export prices.
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Budget 2025: Can austerity be turned into growth?
21 May 2025Analysis - The government has proclaimed 2025 the year of growth, but can it deliver when all the indications are that it is close to running on empty?
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One digit wrong, $2000 lost
21 May 2025A man who lost $2000 when he got one number wrong in a bank transfer has been told to drop his complaint.
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'Seems crazy': Bakery using Aussie broker to buy butter
21 May 2025It is too expensive to buy butter directly from NZ dairy companies.
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FMA staff face compulsory weekly survey in strive for efficiency
21 May 2025The Financial Markets Authority has told staff to complete a weekly survey detailing things like hours worked, tasks completed daily and how long they took.
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