Affordability improving for Kiwi renters
Affordability improving for Kiwi renters
Renters in New Zealand are set to face easier times than those across the Tasman, a new rental report suggests.
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Liquidators closer to sorting out Twizel subdivision wrangle
Liquidators closer to sorting out Twizel subdivision wrangle
Liquidators are closer to sorting out a residential subdivision in Twizel after legal action brought on by a wealthy United States entrepreneur.
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Bringing up 65 years at ‘more than a place of work’
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Bringing up 65 years at ‘more than a place of work’
Val Braumann says ‘‘tired’’ is not in her vocabulary.
Trade tariff uncertainty continues
Trade tariff uncertainty continues
The Trump administration’s proposed 12.5% trade tariff based on forced labour concerns has baffled farmers just relieved beef remains exempt.
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Award-winning Dunedin restaurant closes
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Dunedin restaurant closes amid 'impossible' economic conditions
The closure of an award-winning Dunedin restaurant with eight years of skin in the game comes as established operators are finding economic conditions ‘‘impossible’’, a fellow business owner says.
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Upper level of Meridian Mall now full
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Upper level of Meridian Mall now full
Three new businesses will join a dedicated toy museum as the latest additions to the now fully stocked upper level at Dunedin’s Meridian Mall.
Queenstown's prime CBD store on the market
Queenstown's prime CBD store on the market
Queenstown CBD’s strongest retail location hits the market today.
1 million international passenger mark
1 million international passenger mark
Queenstown Airport was expected to welcome its one-millionth international passenger for the 2026 financial year (FY26) yesterday — the first time that milestone has been been reached.
NZ facing hefty tariff from US
NZ facing hefty tariff from US
Kiwi exports to the US already face a 10% charge but more could be coming after a surprise announcement.
Southern people pay bills on time
Southern people pay bills on time
Many South Island areas have fewer people falling behind in their household bills than the national average.
Credit card changes to tackle fraud
Credit card changes to tackle fraud
Numberless cards and one-time use card numbers are part of changes Mastercard is planning to help tackle fraud.
Lyttelton Port expands
Lyttelton Port expands
More storage space is being opened up to meet growing demand at Lyttelton Port’s container terminal.
Diesel stocks fall sharply but govt reserves on way
Diesel stocks fall sharply but govt reserves on way
NZ's diesel supply has fallen by almost four days, but the country's first strategic reserve shipment is now en route and is not yet reflected in the official figures.
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Fuel price drops coming: AA
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Fuel price drops coming: AA
Lower fuel prices likely dipping below $3 a litre are around the corner as long as Middle East tensions avoid another major flare-up.
BP customers didn't get discounts, watchdog alleges
BP customers didn't get discounts, watchdog alleges
The Commerce Commission taking fuel company BP to court, alleging it failed to give customers discounts they were entitled to.
People with $1m mortgage balloons
People with $1m mortgage balloons
More than 130,000 people now have a mortgage over $1 million, according to the latest figures on the country's debt.
Heartland Bank to buy TSB in $620 million deal
Heartland Bank to buy TSB in $620 million deal
Heartland Bank and TSB intend to merge and create a New Zealand bank large enough to compete with the big banks in the regions.
Biggest KiwiSaver managers among worst performers
Biggest KiwiSaver managers among worst performers
Bigger is not always better when it comes to KiwiSaver returns, Morningstar data shows.
Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says
Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says
New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped slightly, latest data shows, while the first shipment of diesel to be stored at the refurbished Marsden Point tanks is on its way.
Southern organic dairy farmers to supply Stirling
Southern organic dairy farmers to supply Stirling
Fonterra is progressing the expansion of its organic business following a successful recruitment drive of southern dairy farmers.