KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals boom
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals boom
More than 50,000 people made withdrawals from their KiwiSaver accounts on the basis of hardship in the year to June - compared to about 18,000 five years ago.
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'Robin Hood' supermarket plans to deliver profits for foodbanks
'Robin Hood' supermarket plans to deliver profits for foodbanks
The supermarket has started delivering pantry staples to online shoppers in three North Island cities.
'Everywhere you look, costs are increasing'
Regional flights: 'Everywhere you look, costs are increasing'
Regional aviation will become increasingly unsustainable and ticket prices will continue to rise until the government takes action on aviation system costs, airlines say.
Growing stocks to grow business
Growing stocks to grow business
The West Coast’s Reefton Distilling Company has announced a $2 million capital raise to scale its Moonlight Creek whisky production.
Four-day week means happier workers: study
Four-day week means happier workers: study
Working a four-day week reduces burnout and improves job satisfaction, a large-scale new study has found.
Supermarket pricing errors costing Kiwis millions
Supermarket pricing errors costing Kiwis millions
Consumer NZ wants the government to crack down on what it calls a systemic problem of misleading supermarket prices.
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Alleyway cafe shutting its doors
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Alleyway cafe shutting its doors
Customers at Dunedin’s The Albion cafe are always told to "mind the step" so they do not trip on their way out the front door.
Sky TV to buy Three owner for $1
Sky TV to buy Three owner for $1
Sky TV has agreed to fully acquire TV3 owner Discovery New Zealand for $1.
Willis wants answers over high butter price
Willis wants answers over high butter price
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will be asking dairy giant Fonterra about the high retail price of butter in New Zealand.
Blame-game begins as inflation hits 12-month high
Blame-game begins as inflation hits 12-month high
Inflation has edged to a 12 month high on the back of more expensive rents, rates, electricity and food, but remains in the Reserve Bank's target band and is unlikely to prevent further rate cuts.
Noel Leeming 'perplexed' over misleading advertising charges
Noel Leeming 'perplexed' over misleading advertising charges
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against retailer Noel Leeming over what it says is a misleading price matching promotion.
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‘Very chuffed’ to win design award
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‘Very chuffed’ to win design award
A southern window company is "very chuffed" to have been recognised for its work on an award-winning Central Otago home.
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Tech retailer returns to Dunedin after long absence
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Tech retailer returns to Dunedin after long absence
Technology and computing retailer PBTech says its new South Dunedin store is on track to be one of the company’s "most anticipated openings yet".
Ikea cagey about opening date for first NZ store this year
Ikea cagey about opening date for first NZ store this year
Global furniture giant Ikea is due to open its first New Zealand store in Auckland some time this year, but has not yet told Auckland Council when.
Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?
Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?
An organisation representing financial mentors around the country is worried that proposed changes to the Working for Families scheme could leave some families worse off.
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‘Noticeable uptick’ as mall attracts new brands
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‘Noticeable uptick’ as mall attracts new brands
Dunedin's Meridian Mall has seen a "noticeable uptick" in retail inquiries over the past year.
Providing intimate health care solutions
Providing intimate health care solutions
It could be the start of a riddle. Wānaka woman Shannon Phillimore gave birth to two babies within a short space of time, yet they were not twins. Confused?
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Letter issued after allegations made
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Letter issued after allegations made
Gold mining giant Santana has been told to stop any activity at Bendigo it does not have consent to do.
Share purchase plan opened
Share purchase plan opened
Pacific Edge has opened its share purchase plan to raise $5 million as part of a $20m raise announced in late May.
Commission moves to lower card surcharges
Commerce Commission moves to lower debit, credit card surcharges
The Commerce Commission has moved to lower interchange fees paid by businesses to accept Visa and Mastercard payments.