Business · 6 October 2026
A survey from the NZ Institute of Economic Research shows business confidence at its highest in over a year, as companies shrug off Middle East uncertainty, dairy prices remain stubbornly low, and road cones around the B…
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Business · 5 October 2026
Sharesies has introduced a new line of low‑fee investment funds, reflecting a broader industry move toward cheaper options as investors look to keep more of their returns.
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Business · 5 October 2026
A handful of New Zealand towns, once labelled ‘zombie’ for their dwindling populations, are showing signs of life after a surge of demand‑driven housing supply, sparking debate over developers, planners and communi…
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Business · 4 October 2026
After a chatbot interview that asked for a photo of her favourite cheese, Kiwi job seeker Charlie Maclean launched a petition to outlaw ‘ghost’ job ads that merely harvest data, sparking debate over AI recruitment.
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Business · 3 October 2026
Z Energy assures motorists that fuel supplies will stay steady despite rising costs, but admits its margins are shrinking – leaving drivers to navigate a sea of cones while the company wrestles with the economics of th…
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Business · 3 October 2026
Tip Top has pulled a batch of its Jelly Tip ice creams from shelves after tests hinted at a potential bacterial hitchhiker, prompting a city‑wide hunt for the missing cone.
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Business · 3 October 2026
In a first‑ever joint ballot, university and polytechnic staff voted to strike, halting classes and forcing employers to juggle the economics of dairy, the Bank of NZ’s cash rate, and a growing pile of road cones aro…
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Business · 2 October 2026
A sudden rise in petrol price from $2.90 to $3.35 a litre has doubled EV sales in New Zealand, with Auckland’s streets now humming with silent chargers and a new breed of commuters. The surge is a one‑liner for the c…
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Business · 2 October 2026
With dairy prices on the rise and farm assets diversifying, New Zealand farmers are now treating working dogs as high‑value property, securing policies that cover everything from herding mishaps to sudden bouts of cani…
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