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Kiwis forked out $18m more in fuel last month
Spending on fuel in June was 2.9 per cent higher compared with the previous month.

Wages are rising - but how to ask for that pay increase?
Discussing pay can be a tricky subject for many.

Millennials v Gen Z: Who's feeling the financial pinch more?
But both generations are feeling worse off than their global counterparts.

Flexibility or four-day week? What Kiwi workers want
Research reveals how Kiwis prefer to work, and their concerns over a four-day work week.

Food price surge: Fruit and vege costs spike by whopping 10 per cent
Big rise in food prices means higher inflation and more interest rate hikes are likely.

'Crazy': The Great Resignation 'tidal wave' hits NZ - what it means for workers
Increased staff turnover is driving workplace change.

Cost of living: Kiwis forced to delay health appointments
Kiwis forced to put off health appointments because they can't afford them.

Consumer spending sluggish as Kiwis' confidence falters
Spending at core retail merchants in May barely topped the same period last year.

Petrol prices marching up: Unleaded 91 back over $3 per litre
Unleaded 91 petrol has been spotted at $3.09 per litre in Auckland and Wellington.

Kiwi ad agency's NZ first as it opens new office
Independent creative agency Special Group is continuing its global expansion.

Ovato's partial closure a 'perfect storm' to hit magazine industry
Supply chain challenges and reduction in the consumption of print have hit the industry.

Bank of Mum and Dad: One million Kiwi parents subsidising adult children
The 'Bank of Mum and Dad' is covering everything from basic living costs to holidays.

Inflation Nation: Why some power bills are set to increase
Two electricity companies say they are passing on costs to consumers.

Lawyer: Bosses can 'require' staff to return to work after mandate change
Employers will also need to be reasonable to allow a period of time to adjust.

Chief execs need to reimagine businesses in face of Covid
How the pandemic has affected the way CEOs operate, and what it means going forward.

Pacific Edge raises over $100m in oversubscribed offering
Pacific Edge will use the new capital to accelerate its growth strategy.

New data reveals state of small business sector
Index provides sales and jobs figures for country's small and medium-sized firms.

Budget 2021: Businesses' wish list as outlook gets gloomier
Poll reveals business concerns ahead of Budget.

Lender offering home loans on 5% deposit, but there's a catch
Squirrel is launching a new product aimed at helping Kiwis get on the property ladder.

Restaurant Association hits out at wage subsidy criteria
Government out of touch with the sector, says Restaurant Association boss.

New gig economy platform Airtasker launches in NZ
Online marketplace hopes to grab a share of the New Zealand gig economy pie.

He paid $3500 for a Smart TV. But this still wasn't enough to stream the RWC
Simon McFadden wants Spark to refund the TV he bought believing he could watch the RWC.

Kiwi workers with flexible hours more satisfied in work-life balance
Survey reveals Kiwis' flexible working arrangements.

Netflix warning: Check statements says double-charged customer
Auckland Netflix customer warns of rogue payments.

Business Hall of Fame: John and David Bayley
John and David Bayley have spent 46 years in the real estate business.

The rise of Kiwi gig economy startup Joblist
Joblist co-founders reflect on their first year in business.

NZ's most complained about ads in 2018
The Advertising Standards Authority received 1338 complaints about ads in 2018.

Revealed: NZ's most respected brands
Homegrown brands shined in this year's Corporate Reputation Index.

Paper mill feels squeeze of trebling power bill, fears worse to come
Already feeling the squeeze, Norske Skog questions the timing of a Transpower outage.

Report calls for socially conscious shift in investing
New report on impact investment says NZ can attract global interest to solve local issues.

Labour woes concern directors
A survey of NZ directors found labour was the biggest barrier to economic performance.

Plans unveiled for 150-room Viaduct hotel
QT Auckland will be the chain's third property in New Zealand.

Kiwi exporters largely upbeat but challenges ahead
Kiwi exporters are optimistic about the year ahead despite international uncertainty.

Auckland public sees red over Lime e-scooters
Herald readers have shared their near misses with Lime e-scooters.

Cyber-bullies get insurance cover, eligible for $5000 payout
Cyber-bullying victims and those affected around them could claim up to $5000 a year.

Air NZ boss apologises for 'challenging year'
Christopher Luxon has apologised in an email to customers for a disruptive past year.

Toyota buyer stung with $2228 bill for two new keys
Auckland woman stuck with $2228 bill after car dealer doesn't give her master key.

Want to own a horror theme park? Spookers is up for sale
Spookers Haunted Attraction Theme Park is selling up after 13 years.

The five most common credit-card frauds
As long as credit cards have been around, an opportunity for fraud has followed.

Vodafone faces 10 charges over billing errors
The company says it is disappointed at the action after it had tried to refund customers

Businesses rally to support strike-hit parents
Some businesses are accommodating for parents affected by today's teachers strike.

NZ workers will 'expect' salary hikes
High-profile pay deals in the public sector could trigger demands across labour market.

NZ gaming studio industry booming
The video game developing industry experienced revenue and employment growth.

Honouring the success stories in Kiwi business
New Zealand's finest enter the Business Hall of Fame.

Kiwis lose $7.9m to romance scams in three months
Netsafe has released its first-quarter report on online scams.

'Gen Z will change the way we do business' - PWC Herald Talks
The latest edition of the PWC Herald Talks looks at the impact of Gen Z on the workforce.

Trade union president slams Spark's restructure process
A trade union expert has labelled Spark's restructure process 'very tough'.

Alcohol helps with great ideas ... but don't get drunk
Study argues people are better at creative problem-solving after alcohol.

Salon at cutting edge in war on waste
Amanda Baker Hair & Makeup has joined the Sustainable Salons program.

Online swindle: Four Kiwis fall victim to scams every day
Scam attempts are on the rise and catching out at least four Kiwis every day.

Drivers who skip airbag recall risk failing WOF
The airbags can deploy unexpectedly, spraying passengers with shrapnel.

Toyota revs up on car sharing software
Toyota Finance New Zealand has announced an investment in a car sharing software company.

Phone scam: Kiwi conned out of almost $30,000
An Auckland man was conned out of $30,000 in a sophisticated international scam.

Revealed: The best workplace in New Zealand
173 organisations participated in the Best Workplace survey.