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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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What's going on with home loan applications?
Mortgage brokers say banks are struggling to keep up with the more active property market.
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Warning insurance 'white lies' can have big repercussions
26 Jun 2025A couple who tried to get two different instances of car damage fixed in one insurance claim had their claim declined and insurance cancelled.
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Green light for Pak'nSave believed to be country's biggest supermarket
26 Jun 2025Auckland Council has given the all clear for the country's largest supermarket to be built on the North Shore.
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One job, 1000 applicants: Jobseekers' battle not improving
27 Jun 2025One woman told RNZ she is at breaking point after applying for jobs for over a year. Audio
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Are coffee prices heading down? Don't hold your breath
26 Jun 2025Global coffee prices might have fallen but there's a warning that it might not mean you pay any less in your local cafe.
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How do I find out if an airline is safe?
26 Jun 2025Why isn't all the key info always publicly available? And how can we know which airlines are safe?
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Gender pay gap reversal for directors' fees - survey
26 Jun 2025Female directors are earning more than their male counterparts in private sector boardrooms, the Strategic Pay survey shows.
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How bad your credit score can get before it's a problem
26 Jun 2025There are three different credit bureaux in New Zealand and for all of them, the lower your score, the poorer your credit rating.
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American stock market nears all-time record in stunning turnaround
26 Jun 2025It would be a remarkable change of events for the US stock market since the S&P 500 was on the brink of a bear market just two months ago.
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Lending disclosure regulations threaten financial system - Banks
26 Jun 2025And they are calling for changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
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Kiwi software company Xero to buy US payments platform for $4.1b
25 Jun 2025Accounting software giant Xero is to buy payments platform operator Melio as it looks to expand earnings in the US.
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Kiwibank offers new lending programme for start ups
25 Jun 2025The bank is trialling StartUp+ in conjunction with venture capital group Ministry of Awesome.
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Why haven't KiwiSaver warnings proved true?
25 Jun 2025When the United States attacked Iran's nuclear sites at the weekend, it prompted predictions oil prices could soar and financial markets could be shaken.
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