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Final big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cut
Westpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.
Lender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan community
The woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees.
Cautious spending: Card data shows dip in retail sales for May
Economist Satish Ranchhod says retail spending likely to remain 'soft for a while'.
Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism
The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.
'Excellent' ties: Trump hails trade progress with China
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Near-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland
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Landlord fined after renting home 'unfit for human habitation' to sister-in-law
Investigators found visible mould and electrical cables outside the house.
Housing market stabilising as mortgage rates ease - Cotality
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Jenée Tibshraeny: RBNZ's lack of transparency erodes its credibility
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Nick Clark: How AI could improve local government
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100% Pure New Zealand campaign gets $5.5m relaunch
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Herald NOW Business with 2degrees: June 12 2025
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Strong demand driving NZ primary exports to record high
Dairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.
Opinion: Public media not actually about audience ratings
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Market close: Fletcher Building shares rise as NZ market gains momentum
There were 60 gainers on the main board and 60 decliners today.
Smith & Caughey’s unveils final window display, announces it will close in days
The store’s 'End of an Era Sale' began last Wednesday, attracting lines around the block.
Watch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water - but chargers way behind schedule
PLUS: Ferry's Auckland designer wins huge US contract.
Air New Zealand to fly to Western Sydney from 2027
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Govt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis
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Watch: A fairer system or envy? NBR Rich List reignites wealth tax debate
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Switch 2 outsells all previous Nintendo consoles at launch
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Auckland's first electric ferry is on the water
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Jetstar ditches Singapore-based operator for more NZ, Australia focus
Aircraft will be redeployed to New Zealand and Australia from Asia.
Inside Economics: GDP growth forecasts brighten ... and will Chinese deflation send cheap EVs our way?
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'Real story coming': Unauthorised Ardern book – who’s behind it and who’s been interviewed
About 120 people, including ZB's Mike Hosking and Heather du Plessis-Allan, interviewed.
Richard Prebble: What Luxon must do to secure a coalition victory
OPINION: The right's challenge is managing Seymour's and Peters' grandstanding.
Overseas visitor numbers up in April but still lagging behind pre-Covid levels
Stats show a Covid catch-up persists, as millions are poured into tourism campaigns.
Migration gain falls to an 11-year (non-Covid) low
Net migration has dipped to its lowest level since January 2014 (excluding the Covid era).
Internal documents reveal why Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank Governor
Reserve Bank finally releases documents unveiling story behind Orr's departure.
'No decisions made': Fletcher responds to sale inquiries amid review
Fletcher received enquiries for its construction division amid a strategic review.