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Kaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.
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May's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.
Union warns against meat self-inspection plans
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PwC says sell: 59-unit partly built Du Val block up for sale
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A listener said the phrase was vulgar and disrespectful to the Prime Minister's office.
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New York Times: Closing of the skies has big effects on cost, convenience and safety.
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Genesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.
Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments
Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.
The Warehouse downgrades earnings forecast to include a worst-case $5m loss
A warmer start to the winter season is impacting sales of blankets, heaters and apparel.
Plumbing World parent reports $8.2m loss as construction downturn hits revenue
It's the second loss in a row for the business after posting a $6.37m loss in 2024.
Watercare secures $3.4b debt facility, largest for NZ corporate
Securing the bank debt marks Watercare's financial independence.
'Change their footprint': Kiwi start-up's plan to shave $1200 a year off household power bills
Basis plans to install over 50,000 smart panels globally in the next 24 months.
Tech Insider: Consumer NZ wants 3G phone refund; Council on Amazon site pause
Plus: Government names AI advisory panel. AWS NZ exec flips to opposition.
Market close: Primary sector spark on hope as NZX down 3.6% in first half
The New Zealand share market continues to lag other markets.
Further property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empire
Cook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.
'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projects
Transpower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.
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'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.
'Dark clouds globally are impeding risk-taking' - ANZ
ANZ's June business confidence survey showed conditions were mixed.
Why Crane Brothers is doubling down on CBD despite retail challenges
Crane believes strong retail can thrive in diverse environments like High St and Ponsonby.
High-profile Tauranga retail site sold for $18.6m to local investors
The site houses Noel Leeming, Animates, Elite Fitness, and Chemist Warehouse.
Darcy Ungaro: Comparing Bitcoin with property as options for Kiwi investors
Bitcoin's value has surged to over US$100,000 since 2012.
NZ financial adviser pleads guilty to $1.7m theft from elderly clients
Murray McClune used some of the money he stole for his own personal use.
'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low
'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.'
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Big Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launching
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Sasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic process
OPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.