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Fresh allegations amid investigations into migrant exploitation at Auckland bowling alley
The Labour Inspectorate says its investigations into alleged worker exploitation at Metrolanes remain ongoing as further complaints surface.
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West Coast mine proposal gets council go ahead
29 Apr 2024It follows an earlier rejection of an Australian mining company's proposal to mine mineral sands from Barrytown Flats north of Greymouth.
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Unemployment pegged to rise in sluggish economy
29 Apr 2024It is set to rise to a three-year high as wage growth eases in a slowing economy.
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How much living costs are rising
29 Apr 2024The cost of living is still rising, but new data shows it is rising at a slower rate.
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Global sustainability standards impact NZ exports
29 Apr 2024Exporters are under pressure to meet international standards on climate change adopted in major markets.
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Interest rate cuts might have to wait until 2025
29 Apr 2024Inflation is not falling as quickly as economists expected, so don't hold your breath, a leading economist says.
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Time running out for copper phone network
29 Apr 2024As most switch to mobile phones, the nation's copper network is slowly being phased out, with one big telco is planning to pull the plug year. Audio
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Musk visits China in bid for self-driving car deal
29 Apr 2024The news came after a US report tied Tesla's autonomous driving modes to at least 13 crashes, involving one death.
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Under-fire juice business owner slammed for 'unethical' fruit sourcing
27 Apr 2024Jade Tatana, whose products have been recalled over sickness fears, took, juiced and sold 20kg of lemons left out for the community to enjoy.
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Supermarket-free suburb getting new grocer after eight months without
28 Apr 2024The owner says he's worried about robberies in the area, but the locals need a store to "provide their daily needs". Audio
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Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
Consumer confidence has turned more pessimistic, and the capital is the most downbeat region of all.
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The rise in New Zealanders working past retirement
26 Apr 2024Superannuation kicks in at 65, but people are staying in work longer, with the average age rising.
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Beef + Lamb NZ chief executive steps down
Sam McIvor is also giving up his role at the New Zealand Meat Board.
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Alliance asks farmers to help raise share capital in bid to stay farmer-owned
The red meat cooperative was profitable for nine out of the last 10 years - but last year, it reported a $70 million loss after tax.
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Does fighting inflation always lead to recession?
26 Apr 2024Here is what 60 years of New Zealand data shows us.
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What moved the housing market this week
19 Apr 2024Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio
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What is happening with the housing market?
27 Apr 2024Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
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Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
26 Apr 2024The Google parent announced a dividend of 20 cents per share, cheering investors.
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Bitcoin price remains stable after halving
26 Apr 2024The much-awaited halving had little impact on the price of the world's biggest cryptocurrency.
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More cuts needed to fix government books - economist
26 Apr 2024The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the chief economist at a free market think tank.
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Sustainable aviation fuel production could be in Marsden Point's future
26 Apr 2024The days of making fuel at the site of the former refinery may not yet be over.
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Long-awaited four-star hotel planned for Whangārei
26 Apr 2024Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is looking at a 110-room hotel in Whangārei as it expands its network.
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Building product concerns dismissed: 'The industry is lacking competition'
25 Apr 2024Construction industry concerns about a potential drop in the quality of building products have been brushed aside as superficial.
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Anzac Day trading restrictions: What happens to businesses?
24 Apr 2024Some will lose out on thousands of dollars, while others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday.
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Future of regional tourism 'dire' if council funding cut
24 Apr 2024Hawke's Bay could lose out on $250 million a year in visitor spend if its tourism body is forced to close, chair says. Audio
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Reading Cinemas disappointed by failed $32m deal with Wellington council
24 Apr 2024The company says it learnt the deal was not going ahead just prior to a meeting they thought was to sign off the plan.
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Could an indoor stadium replace Wellington's Reading Cinema?
24 Apr 2024The site of the shuttered cinema complex could be "perfect", a business owner says after a potential deal with the council fell through.
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Three's Ryan Bridge joining Newstalk ZB?
25 Apr 2024He is first in line to be the new host of Newstalk ZB's Early Edition morning show, according to a report.