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Oyster farmers' 7-year battle with Watercare
2 Jul 2025A 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
2 Jul 2025"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
Finance 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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