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Imported fruit pushing out our peaches
22 Sep 2025Orchardists are pulling out their trees after Wattie's told them it's shrinking production of the canned fruit. So how did it happen?
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$50,000, $1m - or more? How much do you really need to retire?
22 Sep 2025A look at what might be the most effective way to figure out how much you.
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Climate news impacts price wine investors will pay, study finds
22 Sep 2025The study shows climate change news affects the value of asset classes, a finance academic says.
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Investor confidence at lowest level in nearly five years
22 Sep 2025ASB's measure of investor sentiment was at its lowest level since the third quarter of 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic struck.
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Palmerston North eyesore being redeveloped as inner city hotel
22 Sep 2025The facade of the former central post office has heritage protection and will be preserved during construction.
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Lachlan Murdoch involved in TikTok deal, Trump says
22 Sep 2025The media mogul along with business leaders Larry Ellison and Michael Dell would be involved as US investors, Trump says.
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Should you be paying commission on your KiwiSaver?
The way advisers are paid hasn't changed in the past 10-20 years, claims one provider.
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Iwi partners with horticulture company to grow berries
22 Sep 2025The Northland iwi will provide the land, water and labour, while T&G Fresh will provide expertise, new berry varieties and access to markets.
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Tasti recalls products over possible presence of 'metal pieces'
20 Sep 2025Items impacted include Smooshed wholefood balls, snack logs, chopped peanuts, Frooze Balls and nut bars.
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Ask Susan: Am I paying capital gains tax in KiwiSaver?
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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Kmart blender recalled over fears it could 'self-activate'
19 Sep 2025A portable blender sold at Kmart is being recalled due to safety concerns that it may itself turn on if the base of the product is immersed in water.
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How to figure out what price to offer for your new house
19 Sep 2025If you've been in the market for a home, you've probably noticed it's unusual to see prices listed.
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Woolworths charged over rat infestation at Dunedin supermarket
19 Sep 2025The company is accused of failing to properly deal with the rats.
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Two Kitchen Things stores to shut as buyers can't be found
19 Sep 2025Failed premium appliance company Kitchen Things' Napier and Nelson stores will be permanently closed down this weekend.
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Air NZ unveils new maintenance base
The state-of-the-art facility is being touted as one of the national carrier's most significant investments in its infrastructure.
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Wattie's denies peach cut due to owner's split
Local peach growers have been told their fruit will no longer be needed.
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A KiwiSaver choice that could cost retirees almost $30,000
19 Sep 2025Savers might be costing themselves money.
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Alliance Group warns of insolvency if shareholders reject investment
Alliance Group is urging shareholders to vote to accept a $250 million investment from an Irish meat company.
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Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fund
Lucrative SunGold kiwifruit may hold the key to unlocking New Zealand residency for wealthy foreigners through the "golden visa".
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Job applications rise to record high
19 Sep 2025The volume of advertisements rose 1 percent in August on the month earlier, and 4 percent on the year earlier, a new report shows.
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Griffin's proposes closing Nelson Proper Crisps factory
18 Sep 2025A spokesperson for the company said staff in Nelson and Wellington had been told of the proposal last week.
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Grads look offshore as public sector jobs dry up
In the past two years, close to a third of graduate roles and internship places have been cut from the public service. Audio
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What does a shrinking economy mean for your home loan?
Stats NZ said that gross domestic product dropped 0.9 percent in the June quarter, a steeper contraction than had been expected.
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Economy contracts sharply as GDP falls
18 Sep 2025Figures for the three months to June show the books moving backwards.
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