Cancer patient says too hard to access KiwiSaver
A man with cancer says he's been so discouraged by what he discovered about early KiwiSaver withdrawals that he hasn't tried to get much-needed money out of his account.
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Unemployment highest in more than a decade
Unemployment highest in more than a decade
Unemployment rose to its highest level in more than a decade, with more people chasing work than jobs created, while wage growth slowed further.
Warehouse to slash 270 jobs in restructuring
Warehouse to slash 270 jobs in restructuring
The Warehouse Group is looking to axe about 270 jobs in a restructure of its head office as it looks to cut costs and improve its finances.
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Keraplast signs five-year contract for wool supply
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Keraplast signs five-year contract for wool supply
A United States company manufacturing wound and other care products from wool in Christchurch has entered a five-year supply contract with about 30 farmers.
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
Site to show how power bills compare
Site to show how power bills compare
The electricity market regulator will launch a new power bill comparison website next month in a bid to ensure the industry better serves consumers.
Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks
Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks
The government must be more transparent about any potential minerals deal with the United States, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says.
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Canterbury building firms collapse
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Canterbury building firms collapse
Another two Canterbury building companies have gone into liquidation after accumulating debts.
Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US
Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US
Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals.
‘Market is finding its feet again’
‘Market is finding its feet again’
While real estate asking prices are climbing in the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes districts, new listings across Otago and Southland are on the decline.
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
The CODC could be in line to receive $1.25 million per year from Santana Minerals Ltd as part of an agreement that would grant access to council-owned roads for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project.
Interest rates relief for homeowners on way
Interest rates relief for homeowners on way
Interest rates might have started to rise but what home loan borrowers pay in interest is likely to keep falling through this year.
'Secret' critical minerals talks slammed
'Secret' critical minerals talks slammed
Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the US about the supply of rare and critical minerals.
Merino wool making big waves in US market
Merino wool making big waves in US market
Merino bra and underwear sales are on the rise as fast-growing United States company Branwyn becomes familiar with the fine wool’s home in the Mackenzie Basin.
Seaweed plastic alternative in works
Seaweed plastic alternative in works
University student Olivia Cooper is closing in on a long-held dream to help reduce climate change with a business start-up turning seaweed into plastic-free packaging.
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Dunedin homeware store to close after hard 2025
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Dunedin homeware store to close after hard 2025
The owner of a Dunedin homeware store closing less than a year after it opened says she underestimated how tough the retail sector would be.
Top-performing KiwiSaver fund revealed
Top-performing KiwiSaver fund revealed
Warnings of impending share market doom didn't play out in 2025, and the year ended with solid returns for KiwiSaver investors - and some change at the top of the performance tables.
Royal surprise for local loom business
Royal surprise for Canterbury loom business
A Canterbury business was royally delighted to watch a video of Princess Kate weaving on one of its looms take off on social media.
Rival parties join forces to get slavery bill heard
Rival parties join forces to get slavery bill heard
A new process to skip the lottery of the 'biscuit tin' is being used for the first time because coalition partner ACT refused to support a government bill.
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Third generation painter joins the family business
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Third generation painter joins the family business
Some people get plastered on the weekends, but Matthew Sims spends all week doing it — and sometimes he gets quite a bit of paint on him as well.