Business · 26 September 2026
Counterfeit squishy toys have ignited a wave of burns, forcing manufacturers, regulators and market participants to rethink safety and profit margins in a surprisingly hot market.
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Business · 26 September 2026
Sydney Water’s new payroll system has been mis‑paying staff since July, sparking work‑stoppages by three unions and turning a utility upgrade into a financial fumble.
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Business · 26 September 2026
A three‑decade community campaign has finally restored a heavily eroded catchment, improving water quality for the Great Barrier Reef and earning a splash‑back of fish. The project shows how grassroots ‘investment�…
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Business · 26 September 2026
The economy of Northern Ireland, roughly the size of a single UK region, grew 2.3% to June as demand for its renowned kettlebells and squat racks skyrocketed worldwide. The rise is a reminder that even small economies ca…
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Business · 26 September 2026
While most Kiwi retirees would love a beachside bungalow, the majority are finding their savings shrivel like a damp kumara on a sunny afternoon.
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Business · 26 September 2026
ANZ New Zealand is reportedly trimming its technology team, sparking speculation that future code reviews will involve more coffee breaks and less keyboard clacking. The bank’s move echoes a national trend of ‘tech�…
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Business · 26 September 2026
Orana Wildlife Park turned its 50th into a sticky, crunchy spectacle – a Marmite smear contest, live locusts on display and a $1.2 million ratepayer grant – proving that when finances are tight, creativity takes fl…
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Business · 26 September 2026
The Saturday matinee of the World of Wearable Art show was cancelled following the death of a crew member who specialised in the highly‑technical art of glitter application, sparking a debate over safety in avant‑gar…
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Business · 26 September 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced a crackdown on card surcharges, potentially saving small retailers thousands a year and sparking a quiet revolution in Sydney's retail landscape.
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