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Taxpayer funded satellite likely lost in space
A methane-tracking satellite which was given $29 million from the New Zealand government has lost contact with the ground.
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Oyster farmers' 7-year battle with Watercare
34 minutes agoA group of oyster farmers in the north of Auckland have reached their breaking point over sewage overflow and want the government to intervene. Audio
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Foodstuffs North Island warned over likely breach of grocery competition law
34 minutes ago"I'm concerned that this follows a pattern of behaviour that has been present in the industry for decades," the Commissioner says.
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Former Reserve Bank acting governor appointed to its board
1 Jul 2025Finance Minister Nicola Willis has approved the appointment of Grant Spencer for a five-year term to fill one of two vacancies.
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Waikato River's water flow increased ahead of heavy rainfall
Releasing water into the river creates additional capacity within the region's hydroelectric system.
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Union warns against meat self-inspection plans
A union says potential plans to privatise New Zealand's meat inspection service could put food quality and safety at risk.
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Iconic Jaffas to be discontinued for good
1 Jul 2025Jaffas' parent company RJ's Confectionery says it's sad to say goodbye.
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Hawke's Bay business burgled six times in two months
1 Jul 2025The mobile coffee car and bike repair service owner says he has recovered one of 11 bikes stolen. Audio
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Revealed: How much supermarket prices have gone up since 2022
1 Jul 2025Over the last three years, Checkpoint has been tracking a weekly shop from the same suburb at a Woolworths and PAK'nSAVE supermarket. Audio
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Concerns about energy security prompt hunt for more power
Genesis Energy says it is "actively exploring" new generation for the Huntly Power Station amid concerns about the country's energy security.
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Warm weather cools Warehouse Group's profits
1 Jul 2025The retailer was forced into heavy discounting after a delayed start to winter ruined sales.
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Financial hardship cases rise
1 Jul 2025Hardship cases rose more than 14 percent to 15,000 - with just under half related to mortgages - but households are generally staying on top of debt.
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Employer sentenced over visa lies, exploiting Thai worker
30 Jun 2025Immigration NZ says Ava Young falsely supported the woman's visitor visa, then charged her about $7500, and forced her to work in the sex industry to pay it off.
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Business confidence rises for first time in three months
30 Jun 2025Forward-looking activity indicators were looking better as the tariff noise subsided.
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Kinleith pulp and paper mill falls silent
30 Jun 2025The Kinleith pulp and paper mill in South Waikato was opened by Prime Minister Sidney Holland in 1954.
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Can you turn off generative AI?
29 Jun 2025Generative AI is increasingly entering our lives, as big tech companies make them the default.
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'We're more likely to click first and think later' when multi-tasking - BNZ survey
30 Jun 2025Multi-tasking while responding to texts, emails or other notifications increases the risk of being scammed.
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Investor takes on salespeople over 'cashflow positive' advertising
A high-profile property investor says he's found instances where claims were made that did not stack up.
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KiwiSaver members' last chance to get $521 government contribution
29 Jun 2025This year's Budget meant the government will halve its maximum annual contribution to $260.72 for the next KiwiSaver year, which starts after Monday.
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You can DIY your KiwiSaver, but should you?
29 Jun 2025Investors now want more connection and control over their funds.
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How to get into the housing market with $80
28 Jun 2025This isn't the first time such a scheme has been attempted, but this time, there's a difference.
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Will I have to pay for my wife's care? Ask Susan
28 Jun 2025RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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IRD asks about capital gains tax, higher GST
27 Jun 2025Government spending will exceed revenue by 2061 prompting the IRD to look at the tax system.
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Pygmy goats: Big business in a tiny package
New Zealand's first, and smallest, pygmy goats are in high demand - and big prices are being paid.
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Consumer confidence up despite inflation worries
27 Jun 2025Inflation expectations have risen to their highest level in more than two years, a new poll shows.
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What's going on with home loan applications?
Mortgage brokers say banks are struggling to keep up with the more active property market.
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Warning insurance 'white lies' can have big repercussions
26 Jun 2025A couple who tried to get two different instances of car damage fixed in one insurance claim had their claim declined and insurance cancelled.
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Green light for Pak'nSave believed to be country's biggest supermarket
26 Jun 2025Auckland Council has given the all clear for the country's largest supermarket to be built on the North Shore.
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