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Stats NZ collecting price data from grocery comparison app
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Stats NZ collecting price data from grocery comparison app

The temporary arrangement with Grosave came about in response to the Treasury's request for weekly food price data.

Sweet results: Mānuka honey company Comvita returns to profit
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Sweet results: Mānuka honey company Comvita returns to profit

The NZX-listed company reported an almost $105 million loss the year before, prompting it to raise capital.

Increased sales see wine group pouring back into business
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Increased sales see wine group pouring back into business

The NZX-listed company's operating net profit after tax was 20 percent ahead of last year, at $61.5 million.

Christchurch primary students and staff shelter amid possible gas leak
Economics & Business·2 min read

Christchurch primary students and staff shelter amid possible gas leak

A staff member said the school has not yet evacuated and is waiting for emergency services.

Pegasus residents prepare for Wolfbrook’s next move in plan to replace golf course with 1000 homes
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Pegasus residents prepare for Wolfbrook’s next move in plan to replace golf course with 1000 homes

Wolfbrook plans to reapply as residents prepare for another fight.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty of orchestrating Tupac's murder
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty of orchestrating Tupac's murder

The jury deliberated for three hours following a nine-day trial in Las Vegas.

Man charged over alleged double murder in Auckland's Wattle Downs
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Man charged over alleged double murder in Auckland's Wattle Downs

A 30-year-old man is facing two murder charges, police say, but they're investigating if more than one person is involved.

Te Pāti Māori vows major constitutional reform by making Te Tiriti binding for Crown
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Te Pāti Māori vows major constitutional reform by making Te Tiriti binding for Crown

The party would also set up an independent Te Tiriti Commission with power to investigate breaches by the Crown.

Christchurch stadium opening a mixed bag for local businesses
Economics & Business·2 min read

Christchurch stadium opening a mixed bag for local businesses

Some local businesses say the stadium hasn't brought the economic boost promised.

Interest rate hike expected but is this really the right time?
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Interest rate hike expected but is this really the right time?

Economists are predicting the Reserve Bank to increase the official cash rate this week.

One person dies in single-vehicle crash in Waitaki; SH85 closed while Serious Crash Unit investigate
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One person dies in single-vehicle crash in Waitaki; SH85 closed while Serious Crash Unit investigate

Motorists are advised to take an alternative route and expect delays.

Mental health crisis looming and urgent investment needed, psychiatrists warn
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Mental health crisis looming and urgent investment needed, psychiatrists warn

A mental health staffing crisis is looming and experts say urgent investment is needed to avoid a workforce cliff.

Pike River: Manslaughter among charges considered in $35m police criminal investigation into mine disaster
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Pike River: Manslaughter among charges considered in $35m police criminal investigation into mine disaster

Criminal investigation into mine tragedy appears to be the most expensive in NZ history.

Tauranga is the least affordable main centre in New Zealand despite improvements
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Tauranga is the least affordable main centre in New Zealand despite improvements

That is despite house prices, mortgage costs and deposit savings improving since 2021.

TSB bank merger with Heartland clears key hurdle
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TSB bank merger with Heartland clears key hurdle

Heartland Bank Group's $620 million proposal to merge with TSB has taken a significant step forward, with the Taranaki-based bank's owner, Toi Foundation, voting to proceed with the deal.

Riiria Jade Tatana found guilty of Food Act breaches for juice company Our Fruit Box
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Riiria Jade Tatana found guilty of Food Act breaches for juice company Our Fruit Box

Riiria Tatana held up two middle fingers to the court as the verdict was delivered.

Election 2026: Chris Hipkins says capital gains tax is Labour’s only tax – but is he staying quiet on another increase?
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Election 2026: Chris Hipkins says capital gains tax is Labour’s only tax – but is he staying quiet on another increase?

Does reversing a 'tax cut' amount to a tax hike?

Taupō council works to protect electricity fund against amalgamations
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Taupō council works to protect electricity fund against amalgamations

Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says it's important to protect the TEL Fund.

Businessman who secretly filmed Auckland women during sex and uploaded footage to sex sites jailed
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Businessman who secretly filmed Auckland women during sex and uploaded footage to sex sites jailed

The businessman wined and dined his victims at top restaurants in Auckland's CBD.

Police hand Lachlan Jones reinvestigation file to coroner
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Police hand Lachlan Jones reinvestigation file to coroner

The Gore toddler died in 2019.

Global wine slump affecting exports from down under - new stats
Economics & Business·2 min read

Global wine slump affecting exports from down under - new stats

Australia's wine exports drop in major markets, while NZ makes gains in China, holds steady in the UK.

Election 2026: ‘Still on the table’: Winston Peters dampens National efforts to ditch bed tax commitment
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Election 2026: ‘Still on the table’: Winston Peters dampens National efforts to ditch bed tax commitment

National has vowed not to take any new taxes to the election.

Three people rescued from burning Dunedin building
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Three people rescued from burning Dunedin building

A fire investigator is investigating the cause of the fire.

The former TV star on a crusade to take down 'stupid' cryptocurrency
Economics & Business·2 min read

The former TV star on a crusade to take down 'stupid' cryptocurrency

Ben McKenzie has been on a journey from The OC to calling crypto 'the largest Ponzi scheme in history'.

AgriTech could transform rural New Zealand but report warns farmer knowledge must be preserved
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AgriTech could transform rural New Zealand but report warns farmer knowledge must be preserved

The Helen Clark Foundation says AgriTech and farmer knowledge must work together.

Auckland man charged after alleged supermarket theft and struggle with off-duty police officer
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Auckland man charged after alleged supermarket theft and struggle with off-duty police officer

A man and woman face a raft of violence charges after the cop and a stranger foiled raid.

Police to investigate 2023 Pacific Games audit findings in Solomon Islands
Economics & Business·2 min read

Police to investigate 2023 Pacific Games audit findings in Solomon Islands

The 2023 Pacific Games audit report will be handed to Solomon Islands Police for investigation, Solomon Islands Auditor-General David Teika Dennis has confirmed.

Firefighters investigating cause of large Wānaka blaze
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Firefighters investigating cause of large Wānaka blaze

Fire and Emergency said no houses had caught fire on Saturday.

Government to retain Labour's clean car standard for imported high-emissions vehicles
Economics & Business·2 min read

Government to retain Labour's clean car standard for imported high-emissions vehicles

It has not yet decided what its new "realistic and achievable" Clean Vehicle Standard settings will be, however.

Labour promises surplus in 2029/30, will restore Reserve Bank dual mandate
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Labour promises surplus in 2029/30, will restore Reserve Bank dual mandate

Labour has released its financial strategy ahead of the election.

Meat sector unclear what Trump's tariff's mean for New Zealand
Economics & Business·2 min read

Meat sector unclear what Trump's tariff's mean for New Zealand

Kate Acland from Beef and Lamb said it's too soon to judge whether the announcement will lower beef prices.

Police investigate Far North death
Economics & Business·2 min read

Police investigate Far North death

A scene guard remains in place as police investigate the death.

Beef mince prices expected to stay high into 2027 amid tight global supply
Economics & Business·2 min read

Beef mince prices expected to stay high into 2027 amid tight global supply

High beef prices could push households towards lower-cost proteins such as chicken.

Spark profit boost on one-offs, amid review of non-core businesses
Economics & Business·2 min read

Spark profit boost on one-offs, amid review of non-core businesses

Last month, the telcom company re-organised its operations to sharpen its focus on core services.

Davinder Rahal QSM: Creditors put bankruptcy notice in newspaper asking if anyone knows his whereabouts
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Davinder Rahal QSM: Creditors put bankruptcy notice in newspaper asking if anyone knows his whereabouts

'Bring this notice to his attention': Davinder Rahal owes couple $827k among other debt.

Chris Bishop’s stocks up, Erica Stanford’s down after failed leadership coup – Audrey Young
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Chris Bishop’s stocks up, Erica Stanford’s down after failed leadership coup – Audrey Young

OPINION: The PM may have reason to feel grateful to Bishop.

Espionage at scale - why businesses must beware
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Espionage at scale - why businesses must beware

Experts warn businesses to keep their eyes wide open when dealing with China, especially in tech or space industries.

Health NZ says cervical screening IT doesn't need overhaul
Economics & Business·2 min read

Health NZ says cervical screening IT doesn't need overhaul

Health New Zealand believes the technology behind its failure-prone cervical screening register is largely OK - but not entirely. The register that was rushed in three years ago failed to...