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Temporary solution cuts Havelock boil water period from years to months
The council previously said the boil water notice would last until a new $14 million permanent treatment plant was completed in 2028.
Supermarkets still making pricing errors - Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ says supermarkets are still making pricing errors, despite increasing pressure and scrutiny on them. This week the consumer watchdog has been calling for harsher penalties for breaches of… Audio
Government forcing people to pay court fines by clamping cars
The Government has come up with a new way to force people to pay their court fines, they will clamp and seize cars. Bailiffs will be able to work out who owes money to the court with new handheld… Audio
Westpac joins others in cutting house price forecast
While property market activity has picked up through the first half of this year, house prices have not moved much.
Four common supermarket price errors to look out for
Misleading specials are costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year, Consumer NZ says. Audio
Can council rates keep rising like they have?
A major bank says it's likely rates will continue to rise over the next few years.
Getting the spread on all things butter
Why is butter so expensive? Can people power really make a difference? What happens if Fonterra leaves the NZ market? We put all our butter questions to Emma Higgins, Senior Agricultural Analyst at… Audio
Trump presses Powell to cut rates during tense visit to Fed
The encounter between the two men became heated as Trump criticised recent renovation costs and interest rates.
Butter wars: 'Nothing cures high prices like high prices'
Analysis - But solving the problem is not a matter of waving a magic economic wand.
Commerce Commission raises issues with Viridian Metro Performance Glass merger
The loss of competition could cause an increase in price and delivery timeframes, the commission says.
What you need to know about a 150,000-customer banking class action
ASB and ANZ have rejected an offer to settle a class action suit against them, for about $300 million.
National MP says Labour bill will improve financial conditions for retirement village residents
A leaked recording has revealed a National MP thinks a Labour Party plan will improve the financial conditions for retirement village residents. Labour's spokesperson for seniors Ingrid Leary spoke to… Audio
Helping 'wealthiest generation in history' give money away
Fund managers are adding staff whose job it is to help investors work out what to do with their wealth when they die.
The story behind Rocket Lab's soaring shares
"If the balloon pops, it can go real fast, real quick."
Govt orders Sport NZ to scrap transgender inclusion guidelines
NZ First's spoken about defunding sporting bodies that support trans inclusion - but its 2023 manifesto also spoke about making people healthier by promoting exercise and sport programmes including… Audio
How Auckland's affordability story got better
Recent rankings of unaffordable cities around the world have been notable for one thing - our biggest city is no longer in the top 10.
Nanogirl Labs unlikely to pay $260,000 tax debt, liquidators say
The company provided science live shows, education and STEM kits to children. Audio
Increasing number of graduates chasing entrepreneurship
A survey base on 1200 New Zealand graduate students found over 40 percent aim to own a business.
Mayors on govt proposal for rates caps
The government is considering options to control rate rises, including placing a cap on how much local councils can increase rates. Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe and Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan spoke to… Audio
Sharp rise in housing and personal loans hardship cases over past year
Banks and other lending groups are being more accommodating in their approach to borrowers in deep financial trouble.
