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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says Paris Agreement participation ‘crucial’ for NZ after deputy PM Winston Peters calls it a ‘flight of futility’
25th Mar 25, 9:21am
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says Paris Agreement participation ‘crucial’ for NZ after deputy PM Winston Peters calls it a ‘flight of futility’
Winston Peters channels ‘make New Zealand first again’, wants NZ out of the Paris Agreement
23rd Mar 25, 7:28pm
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Winston Peters channels ‘make New Zealand first again’, wants NZ out of the Paris Agreement
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New Zealand records a $510 million February trade surplus as dairy exports soar, led by milk powder, butter, and cheese
21st Mar 25, 12:44pm
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New Zealand records a $510 million February trade surplus as dairy exports soar, led by milk powder, butter, and cheese
Seek reports 2% decline in February job ads as hiring demand slows following January rise
20th Mar 25, 9:16am
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Seek reports 2% decline in February job ads as hiring demand slows following January rise
Retirement Commission reports 25% gender gap in KiwiSaver balances, with women lagging behind men across most age groups
17th Mar 25, 1:18pm
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Retirement Commission reports 25% gender gap in KiwiSaver balances, with women lagging behind men across most age groups
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Food prices fall 0.5% in February and reverse January's sharp rise while annual grocery costs continue to climb
14th Mar 25, 11:55am
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Food prices fall 0.5% in February and reverse January's sharp rise while annual grocery costs continue to climb
Why the Government Superannuation Fund Authority is bullish on catastrophe insurance bond investment
12th Mar 25, 3:51pm
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Why the Government Superannuation Fund Authority is bullish on catastrophe insurance bond investment
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Antonia Watson says ANZ NZ doesn't try to hold back interest rate cuts from borrowers via slow post-OCR cut rate changes
11th Mar 25, 4:52pm
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Antonia Watson says ANZ NZ doesn't try to hold back interest rate cuts from borrowers via slow post-OCR cut rate changes
ANZ’s Antonia Watson and BNZ’s Dan Huggins reappear at banking competition inquiry, face scrutiny over capital requirements
10th Mar 25, 3:41pm
ANZ’s Antonia Watson and BNZ’s Dan Huggins reappear at banking competition inquiry, face scrutiny over capital requirements
ANZ finds KiwiSaver gender gap results in nearly $6,000 less in retirement savings for women on average, highlighting the impact of conservative investments and the gender pay gap
8th Mar 25, 9:06am
ANZ finds KiwiSaver gender gap results in nearly $6,000 less in retirement savings for women on average, highlighting the impact of conservative investments and the gender pay gap
New Zealand’s environmental taxes fell by 21% to $5.2 billion in the 2022-2023 year, driven by energy and transport declines
6th Mar 25, 1:56pm
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New Zealand’s environmental taxes fell by 21% to $5.2 billion in the 2022-2023 year, driven by energy and transport declines
Southern Cross Pet Insurance hits 65,000 customers as rising vet costs and pandemic trends fuel growth
6th Mar 25, 10:23am
Southern Cross Pet Insurance hits 65,000 customers as rising vet costs and pandemic trends fuel growth
KiwiSaver members withdrew over $143 million in early withdrawals in January, marking the highest January amount on record
3rd Mar 25, 2:49pm
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KiwiSaver members withdrew over $143 million in early withdrawals in January, marking the highest January amount on record
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announces overhaul of infrastructure development charges, introduces new levy system to boost infrastructure funding
28th Feb 25, 2:08pm
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Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announces overhaul of infrastructure development charges, introduces new levy system to boost infrastructure funding
New Zealand adds nearly 8,000 filled jobs in January, but annual job numbers decline
28th Feb 25, 11:55am
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New Zealand adds nearly 8,000 filled jobs in January, but annual job numbers decline
Job ads jumped 4% in January, marking largest monthly rise since July 2024, as hiring activity picks up across most regions and industries with competition 'fierce'
28th Feb 25, 12:01am
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Job ads jumped 4% in January, marking largest monthly rise since July 2024, as hiring activity picks up across most regions and industries with competition 'fierce'
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Heartland’s half-year net profit drops to $3.6m, winding down home loan portfolio, eyeing retirement village product
27th Feb 25, 10:41am
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Heartland’s half-year net profit drops to $3.6m, winding down home loan portfolio, eyeing retirement village product
Countdown begins for final settlement offers from government’s on-sold property programme for Canterbury homeowners with earthquake-damaged properties
27th Feb 25, 8:30am
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Countdown begins for final settlement offers from government’s on-sold property programme for Canterbury homeowners with earthquake-damaged properties
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Kiwibank leads in cutting mortgage test rate following last week's OCR cut, increasing borrowing power
25th Feb 25, 10:30am
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Kiwibank leads in cutting mortgage test rate following last week's OCR cut, increasing borrowing power
Nib New Zealand reports $10.9 million loss as claims inflation and economic pressures mount
24th Feb 25, 1:23pm
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Nib New Zealand reports $10.9 million loss as claims inflation and economic pressures mount
Auckland International Airport's profits take off but the airport says New Zealand’s aviation growth remains grounded
20th Feb 25, 11:19am
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Auckland International Airport's profits take off but the airport says New Zealand’s aviation growth remains grounded
Heartland’s $49.6m loan impairment raises concerns about its systems and policies, according to Forsyth Barr analysts who say market confidence in the bank will take time to rebuild
19th Feb 25, 5:16pm
Heartland’s $49.6m loan impairment raises concerns about its systems and policies, according to Forsyth Barr analysts who say market confidence in the bank will take time to rebuild
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Food prices see largest monthly spike since July 2022, jumping 1.9% in January led by grocery prices
14th Feb 25, 12:21pm
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Food prices see largest monthly spike since July 2022, jumping 1.9% in January led by grocery prices
IAG New Zealand reports $2.1 billion from insurance premiums in half-year result as premium growth rises across direct, broker, and bank channels
13th Feb 25, 2:07pm
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IAG New Zealand reports $2.1 billion from insurance premiums in half-year result as premium growth rises across direct, broker, and bank channels
Suncorp New Zealand’s half-year profit soars past full-year 2024 result, but insurance premium growth slows
12th Feb 25, 2:30pm
Suncorp New Zealand’s half-year profit soars past full-year 2024 result, but insurance premium growth slows