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NZ farmers face better outlook, but China still a risk – RBNZ

Sentiment in the agriculture sector has improved since mid-2023.

Household living costs still punishingly high for many, economist says

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Air New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probe

Push for Government inquiry meets roadblock

US dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Financial Times: Markets move after poll shows surprise groundswell of support for Harris.

Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwarted by rare bees

Financial Times: Facebook founder stung.

Kiwi billionaire to leave miner over ‘profoundly disappointing’ conduct

Financial Times: Shares fall after founder used firm's resources for personal benefit.

What will the US election mean for your KiwiSaver?

The US election outcome will have an impact on NZ in a multitude of ways.

Lex: Warren Buffett’s Apple trade exposes Berkshire’s dilemma

Financial Times: Tech stock bonanza helped obscure lack of juicy opportunities for group.

Newly minted unicorn: Jamie Beaton's Crimson raises $68m at $1b valuation

'It's the single biggest cheque we've ever written.'

Ponsonby Kāinga Ora complex fenced off for upgrade

A Kāinga Ora 15-unit, one-bedroom apartment complex in Ponsonby, originally constructed in 2019, has been vacated for improvements.

Broccoli $9 a head? Growers' freshwater reform warning

Govt urged to prioritise commercial vegetable production in new freshwater regulations.

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US clean energy industry’s future hangs in balance on election day

Financial Times: Few industries stand to gain – or lose – more this US election day.

KiwiSaver returns and tax: What you need to know

Tax rules apply to the returns you make in KiwiSaver, not the balance.

Market conditions 'challenging': Downer NZ pushes up revenue, profit

Downer-owned Hawkins won the new $800m Auckland Airport contract, announced in September.

Westpac’s profit jumps 10% as it puts less money aside for bad debts

CEO says bank 'acted swiftly'' to pass falling interest rates on to customers.

Fisher & Paykel Appliances gets giant new $76m East Tāmaki warehouse

Business has strong links to local community, having its HQ at East Tāmaki for decades.

South African police arrest 565 illegal miners

Known locally as 'zama zamas', the miners frustrate mining companies.