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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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Strong agricultural sector boosts PGG Wrightson
15 Dec 2025The company expected operating earnings of about $64 million for the year ending 30 June 2026.
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Should you sell your US shares?
14 Dec 2025Some warn that an AI fall could bring a share-price collapse to tech stocks.
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If I die without kids, does the government get my KiwiSaver? - Ask Susan
13 Dec 2025RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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Warner Bros Discovery battle draws billionaires, celebrities and Trump's son-in-law
13 Dec 2025The battle over who will own the company is a plot-line worthy of a Hollywood drama.
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Major Queenstown tourism operator sentenced over landslip
15 Dec 2025Two other contractors were also sentenced for contributing to the slip that inundated a residential street, forcing dozens of evacuations. Audio
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Another bank lifts home loan rates
12 Dec 2025Wholesale interest rates are continuing to rise, which affects bank funding costs.
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Labour, Greens call out 'measly' minimum wage increase
12 Dec 2025Minimum wage workers will get a pay increase from 1 April, but its less than the current rate of inflation.
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News website 'bans' Inland Revenue after alleged copyright breach
12 Dec 2025The government department can no longer take out any subscriptions to the news website after the department shared articles across a number of staff.
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