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Opposition mounts to new tax on not-for-profit sector
Federated Farmers says it is not a routine tax consultation, it is a "significant new interpretation that overturns 20 years of settled practice".
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What happens if your travel plans are disrupted by airspace closures?
2 minutes ago"War and closure of air space is certainly an 'extraordinary' circumstance."
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Is it real or is it AI? How to tell fake from real
11:42 am todayExplainer - AI-generated images are unavoidable these days. If you're not a computer expert, how do you even know what's real anymore?
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Queuing for brunch and browsing the shops a rose tinted memory in Ponsonby
1:51 pm todayA Ponsonby business says landlords are willing to let some of Ponsonby road's more well-known shops empty out in order to keep the rents high. Audio
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Willis rules out fuel subsidies as global oil prices surge
The previous Labour government cut 25 cents a litre off fuel prices in 2022, in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine.
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NZ dollar rises, US slips in broad risk rally after Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
The risk-sensitive Aussie dollar got a lift and last traded 0.3 percent higher at $0.6480, while the Kiwi currency also rose 0.3 percent to $0.5994.
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'Doing the right thing': Event to help suppliers affected by supermarket fire
3:48 pm todayAbout 70 small local suppliers were stocked at the store.
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Millions going mad for New Zealand-made garden game
9:45 am todayGrow a Garden, a Roblox game where players plant virtual seeds and grow exotic plants, had 20 million people playing it at once last weekend.
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How to get the best payoff from solar panels
8:03 am todaySolar now stacks up financially in all three of our biggest cities - but there are exceptions, according to a new study. Audio
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Another major bank lowers house price expectations
3:41 pm todayBNZ has lowered its property price expectations for the next calendar year.
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Fletcher Building announces hundreds of millions more in restructuring costs
11:42 am todayFletcher Building has announced hundreds of millions of dollars of new restructuring and impairment costs, and continued a suspension of its dividend as it focuses on paying down debt.
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Have we escaped petrol 'double whammy'?
12:30 pm todayThere had been warnings that any disruption to international oil supplies as a result of tensions in the Middle East could push prices up at the pump.
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Free hair cuts a 'win-win' in Auckland CBD
23 Jun 2025"We get barber shops calling us up all the time for barber students" Audio
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Employment confidence levels remain low
9:23 am todayA perceived lack of job opportunities remains the key concern for New Zealand households.
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Air New Zealand ramps up summer capacity to Australia and Pacific
10:25 am todayAir New Zealand is ramping up capacity on trans-Tasman and Pacific flights for the peak summer travel season in response to demand and aircraft returning to service.
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What US attacks on Iran mean for KiwiSaver, petrol prices
The US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran means global economic uncertainty is even higher than before, say economists. Audio
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Retirement villages operating on razor thin margins
23 Jun 2025A report covering a 25-year period shows the payback period for village apartments can be over 20 years.
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Was this last major bank interest rate cut for a while?
23 Jun 2025Experts are split on whether banks will cut interests rates again over concerns for escalating global risks.
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Southland industrial park to be linked with new inland port
23 Jun 2025The privately funded projects have been costed to eventually cost as much as $5 billion.
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Economies face a potential war shock: Surging oil prices
Oil prices are likely to depend on whether Iran's parliament decides to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade route that accounts for 20 percent of the world's crude oil. Audio
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NZ share market falls after US strikes on Iran
23 Jun 2025The New Zealand market is the first in the world to open after the US bombing raids on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Bidders for Northern Expressway public private partnership revealed
22 Jun 2025Three bidders have been confirmed for the extension from Warkworth to Te Hana.
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What's going on with Briscoes shares?
22 Jun 2025The price lifted from less than $5 at the start of the month to $6.19 this week.
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Feeling stressed? Cuddle a cow, says dairy farm
Proceeds from the bovine bonding help fund a nearby wildlife preserve.
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Opponents of Central Otago goldmine ramp up campaign
19 Jun 2025Santana Minerals estimates it could extract gold worth $4.4 billion from the site between Bendigo and Ophir.
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Quarter of homes rely on government to keep roof over head
19 Jun 2025One economist says it's a clear sign that a more cohesive housing strategy is needed.
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GDP grows by 0.8% in first quarter of year
The economy grew relatively strongly at the start of the year, however, there are signs it's losing momentum.
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Trump on US Fed: 'Am I allowed to appoint myself?'
19 Jun 2025The US President was commenting as the Fed chair held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive time despite Trump's wishes.
