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Insolvency data reveals an economic 'game of two halves' - expert
3 Dec 2025The latest report from BWA Insolvency for the September quarter showed a rise in the number of companies folding, but fewer than this time last year.
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Westpac launches scheme to help owners protect homes from extreme weather
The interest-free loans can be used on measures such as installing ground moisture barriers under homes and improving drainage.
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NZX seen as forward-thinking
3 Dec 2025ASX-listed Locate Technologies says it is moving to New Zealand's Exchange in pursuit of a faster pathway to growth.
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'It's going to be hectic': Businesses prepare for IKEA stampede
2 Dec 2025The opending day this week will "create more traffic jams", a local cafe manager says. Audio
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Single retired women turning to 'reverse mortgages'
2 Dec 2025What's behind the rise in women borrowing against their homes? Audio
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RNZ hits live listener target a year early
2 Dec 2025Just-released survey figures show 500,300 live listeners in a typical week for RNZ National aged 10 or older, up from 475,800 in the last survey.
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New RBNZ governor repeats laser focus on low and stable inflation
2 Dec 2025Anna Breman started her five-year term on Monday.
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Organisations overlooking cost of job insecurity at work
2 Dec 2025A business consultancy says restructures often led to a lack of innovation and lower performances.
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Almost half of non-owners have 'given up hope' of owning house
A new bank survey shows most people want to own their own home, with 85 percent agreeing home ownership is at the core of the "Kiwi Dream".
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Why one fund manager is banking on Trump to support falling Bitcoin
2 Dec 2025The price of Bitcoin has fallen significantly after a volatile year, but experts say having a proponent in the White House is likely to put a floor under its price.
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A320 jets have new quality problem, Airbus confirms
The issue affects a "limited" number of A320-family aircraft and comes after a recall over a software bug, which affected airlines including in New Zealand.
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Consumer and business credit demand improves again in October
2 Dec 2025However, monthly company liquidations have hit their highest level since 2011.
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What to expect when IKEA finally opens in NZ
1 Dec 2025With the official opening just days away, here's everything you need to know about what to expect if you're visiting the store or just trying to travel across the city.
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First glimpse into Auckland's new convention centre
2 Dec 2025The convention centre had been nearly 17 years in the making.
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Section of Great Taste Cycle Trail set to reopen
The section of trail was closed after flooding and slips earlier in the year caused significant damaged.
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Why are we all paid so close to minimum wage?
1 Dec 2025The median wage has drawn significantly closer to the minimum, so how can we boost incomes? Audio
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'We're basically stuffed': Oyster farmers shut down by another overflow
1 Dec 2025Growers have been told to halt harvesting after 1200 cubic metres of wastewater spilled into a river.
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One NZ fined over $1m for breaching emergency call obligations
1 Dec 2025One NZ said "no customers were harmed as a result of these breaches".
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Housing market confidence rises: 'It's very much a buyer's market'
1 Dec 2025Low borrowing costs and high housing supply are creating conditions the housing market has not seen in more than a decade, says ASB.
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Shipping disrupted amidst NSW climate protest
1 Dec 2025Hundreds of protesters took to the water on kayaks and watercraft as part of Rising Tide's annual protest, blocking coal ships.
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My daughter has moved to UK, what happens to her KiwiSaver - Ask Susan
30 Nov 2025RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
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'Fundamental failures': KiwiRail fined after worker injured in fall
30 Nov 2025Technician Myles Dyeming was in a coma for days and suffered serious injuries after a preventable fall in 2023.
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Banking code updates focused on scam prevention
30 Nov 2025The Banking Association is criticising social media, technology and telcom companies for not doing enough to prevent scams.
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Air NZ expects A320 fleet back in service by Sunday evening
29 Nov 2025The national airline reports software updates are near fully completed.
