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Another three shops in central Wellington close
A note in the store window of Pandoro Wellington said it had become too tough to keep its three bakeries open.
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Tourism industry hopes for busy summer after 'worst winter'
6:05 pm todayYouth travel businesses are hopeful to recover some of their losses this summer after one of their worst winters ever. Audio
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What should your KiwiSaver balance be at your age?
7:06 am todayThe retirement savings scheme has become a key part of many Kiwis' financial lives since its launch. Here's what other people have saved.
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Council files charges against three companies over slip
2:43 pm todayThe defendants are due to appear in the Queenstown District Court on 21 October.
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The Auckland apartment that lost $1m
9:00 am todayBig losses have been recorded this year, and it's usually all down to the vendor's circumstances, commentators say.
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Synlait's biggest shareholders to vote on $218m rescue package
10:48 am todayA special meeting is scheduled for 18 September.
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Du Val Group: Receivers query irregular accounting, valuations
5 Sep 2024A PwC report has highlighted irregular accounting, questioned valuations of assets, and related party transactions which led to the group being placed into statutory management last month.
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Five things to know about the first annual grocery report
5 Sep 2024Prices are high, competition is tricky - and what's Bin Inn got to do with anything?
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Mobile companies told to make cellphone coverage easier to compare
5 Sep 2024Mobile providers will also be required to let customers exit contracts without penalty if they run into problems.
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Uncertain future stalks celery growers
Some established celery growers say their future in the sector is uncertain after nearly a year of being paid below the cost of production.
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Beekeepers expecting to make a loss this season
4 Sep 2024Many beekeepers are expecting to make a loss due to an ongoing glut of honey.
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Median house value falls $30k from February
5 Sep 2024It's a second downturn, not a soft patch, Corelogic says
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Govt must act to break supermarket duopoly - consumer watchdog
4 Sep 2024Even more drastic change than the grocery commissioner's plans to ramp up regulation and enforcement is needed, Consumer NZ says
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Tourism operators concerned levy hike will deter travellers
iFly Queenstown owner Matt Wong says the levy hike comes at a challenging time for the sector that is still recovering from the effects of Covid-19.
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Confidence in property market takes a nose dive, survey shows
4 Sep 2024The ASB Bank's Housing Confidence Survey for the three months to July shows people are not expecting an uptick in prices any time soon.
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Are things looking up for retailers at last?
4 Sep 2024Things were bad in August, but not quite as bad as July.
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Another Wellington eatery to close up shop
The deli and diner says the current economic climate has created huge challenges and changes to its business,
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Would you willingly pay for something with your face?
4 Sep 2024You have probably opened your smartphone using your face. But are you willing to use your face to pay for your morning coffee?
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Investors upset as cosmetics company Kester Black put into administration
4 Sep 2024Cosmetics firm bought by Otago founder's husband but shareholders say they've been shortchanged.
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Agriculture industry hits out at proposed 'tax on a tax'
Agricultural aviators say a proposed increase of its industry levy will disproportionately impact agriculture.
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Retirement crisis looms as households chew through savings
4 Sep 2024About 20% of retirees have less than a year's worth of savings to maintain their current lifestyle, a new report has found. Audio
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Calls for more power to get supermarkets competing after report
4 Sep 2024The Warehouse selling more groceries and Costco opening has brought some competition - but not enough, Grocery Action Group says. Audio
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Stiff penalties proposed for supermarkets after no improvement
4 Sep 2024The Commerce Commission says it's planning to ramp up regulation and enforcement.
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Kainga Ora takes action over unpaid tenant rent
4 Sep 2024In one of dozens of cases being taken to the Tenancy Tribunal, a Wellington woman owed $34,440 in rent arrears.
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These are the top-performing ethical KiwiSaver funds
4 Sep 2024The Booster Socially Responsible High Growth fund is the top-performing ethical KiwiSaver fund, according to new data from National Capital.
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Strict laws control space launches from New Zealand - Rocket Lab
4 Sep 2024It follows criticism from a security expect who says launches that support US military aims have not been questioned enough.
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New Zealand's standard of living going backwards amid rising debt
4 Sep 2024Global ratings agency S&P says the country continues to live beyond its means.
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Why your babysitting bill is getting more expensive
3 Sep 2024These days, babysitters have qualifications - and aren't just the 15-year-old neighbour, an agency says. Audio
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