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House-building trend still soft as annual consents fall

May's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.

Union warns against meat self-inspection plans

PSA says plans to privatise meat inspection service could risk food quality and safety.

PwC says sell: 59-unit partly built Du Val block up for sale

Government-appointed statutory managers PwC call in Colliers to quit an apartment project.

‘Needs to grow ... a bigger set of balls': BSA rejects complaint about Ryan Bridge's PM comment

A listener said the phrase was vulgar and disrespectful to the Prime Minister's office.

'Least upbeat': Construction sector struggles as demand weakens

But the retail sector is optimistic, with 40% expecting better conditions soon.

From Iran-Israel strikes to Russia’s war: How conflicts reshape air travel

New York Times: Closing of the skies has big effects on cost, convenience and safety.

'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plant

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.

'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.'

How the 'Māori Millionaire' realised investing in her health would help with her financial goals

Te Kahukura Boynton has released a new book exploring her financial journey.

Big Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launching

Will scheme change the way people manage their money?

Small Business: Kiwi pickle brand processes 100 tonnes as business booms

Reuben Alderson talks to Tom Raynel about his small artisan foods business Alderson's.