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'We saw some increase in volumes, year on year, but a much larger increase in value.'
Unemployment remains unchanged at 5.1%
The labour market remains subdued despite better-than-expected result.
'Significant risk': Tariffs heighten volatility, Reserve Bank warns
Banks have strong capital to maintain credit flows amid market volatility.
Power play: Contact Energy given clearance to acquire Manawa Energy
Contact issued a $1.86 billion scheme to take over Manawa in September 2024.
Strong dairy demand, fierce bidding push up GDT prices
Whole milk powder is up 4.6%, the highest since April 2022.
Airfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launch
A new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.
Milked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battle
BNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.
Market close: SkyCity shares fall 6% as NZX 50 trades flat
The casino operator has downgraded its earnings guidance for the second time.
Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry
The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Woolworths
The commission signalled the charges in December.
'Back to life': Baywatch legend's Kiwi series rescued after TV firm's collapse, debts
David Hasselhoff tells of love for NZ and joy of saved show despite Stripe Studios' debts.
Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.
Ballance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided'
Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.
'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.
'No-brainer': NZME chair on why she'll step down early; Steven Joyce opens up on board bid
Barbara Chapman: 'Focus of last few months has been on preserving editorial independence'.
Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet
After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.
'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapper
The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.
'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlight
About 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.
Fonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese
The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision.
SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.
Tesla's NZ revenue crashed in 2024 – and this year is worse, so far
EV sales pick up but Elon Musk's firm still lags.
Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.
Nearly 500k people behind on loan payments, mortgage arrears hit eight-year high
The OCR has fallen 200 basis points since August, but home owners are still struggling.
Market close: NZ sharemarket rebound continues
Composure is returning to markets after an unruly April.
Lactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive race
Lactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.
Media firm board battle: Ex-National Govt Cabinet minister in line to be NZME chair
A potential compromise is on the horizon in NZME's board battle.
Floating rate fad helps Westpac's profit grow 10%
Bank reports $525 million profit in six months.
NZME’s new-look exec: Editor-in-chief to top table, chief commercial officer leaving company
The changes come a month before the company's critical shareholders' meeting.
North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.
AI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve Bank
One expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.
Air New Zealand's 787-9 Dreamliner retrofit: CEO Greg Foran on big investment, top job
Advances in the digital world will be replicated in the flight experience, Foran says.
Greg Foran on Air NZ's biggest cabin overhaul
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Trump orders ’100% tariff’ on all movies produced abroad
US President orders tariffs on foreign films, claiming Hollywood is being 'devastated'.