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Revealed: Cheaper to pay at pump or in store?
Unstaffed petrol stations are on average 6 cents per litre cheaper than those with staff. Audio
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Seven hours on the phone: Air NZ apologises to customer left in limbo
30 Apr 2024Air New Zealand has apologised to a customer who was left without a flight plan after the Chicago to Auckland service was cancelled. Audio
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Unstaffed petrol stations driving down prices
30 Apr 2024But the competition watchdog said self-serve stations run by supermarkets did not have the same effect.
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Households struggling with increased insurance costs
30 Apr 2024Households may find home insurance "increasingly unaffordable" due to higher premiums, while rising risks could lead to insurers refusing to cover some properties altogether.
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Call centre staff encouraged to pull plug on extensive working from home
30 Apr 2024One bonus of being office based is more support for workers facing an increase in abusive calls, a manager says.
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What moved the housing market this week
19 Apr 2024Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio
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Gluten-free batter mix recalled over packaging mishap
A gluten-free batter mix has been recalled due to a mix-up with another batter mix which contains gluten.
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Why staff are 'rage-applying' for new jobs
30 Apr 2024Two out of three professional job applicants admit to applying for numerous roles out of frustration.
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'Transparency is the key' - warning over undisclosed tax debts
30 Apr 2024Businesses and consumers are being warned to beware when lending or advancing payments to businesses, with many thousands of businesses carrying undisclosed tax debts.
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West Coast mine proposal gets council go ahead
29 Apr 2024It follows an earlier rejection of an Australian mining company's proposal to mine mineral sands from Barrytown Flats north of Greymouth.
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Unemployment pegged to rise in sluggish economy
29 Apr 2024It is set to rise to a three-year high as wage growth eases in a slowing economy.
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How much living costs are rising
The cost of living is still rising, but new data shows it is rising at a slower rate.
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Global sustainability standards impact NZ exports
29 Apr 2024Exporters are under pressure to meet international standards on climate change adopted in major markets.
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Interest rate cuts might have to wait until 2025
29 Apr 2024Inflation is not falling as quickly as economists expected, so don't hold your breath, a leading economist says.
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Time running out for copper phone network
29 Apr 2024As most switch to mobile phones, the nation's copper network is slowly being phased out, with one big telco is planning to pull the plug year. Audio
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Musk visits China in bid for self-driving car deal
29 Apr 2024The news came after a US report tied Tesla's autonomous driving modes to at least 13 crashes, involving one death.
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Under-fire juice business owner slammed for 'unethical' fruit sourcing
27 Apr 2024Jade Tatana, whose products have been recalled over sickness fears, took, juiced and sold 20kg of lemons left out for the community to enjoy.
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Supermarket-free suburb getting new grocer after eight months without
28 Apr 2024The owner says he's worried about robberies in the area, but the locals need a store to "provide their daily needs". Audio
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Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
Consumer confidence has turned more pessimistic, and the capital is the most downbeat region of all.
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The rise in New Zealanders working past retirement
26 Apr 2024Superannuation kicks in at 65, but people are staying in work longer, with the average age rising.
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Fresh allegations amid investigations into migrant exploitation at Auckland bowling alley
28 Apr 2024The Labour Inspectorate says its investigations into alleged worker exploitation at Metrolanes remain ongoing as further complaints surface.
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What is happening with the housing market?
27 Apr 2024Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
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Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
26 Apr 2024The Google parent announced a dividend of 20 cents per share, cheering investors.
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Bitcoin price remains stable after halving
26 Apr 2024The much-awaited halving had little impact on the price of the world's biggest cryptocurrency.
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