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Smorgasbord of summertime scams could take Kiwis to the cleaners

It semes there's no limit to summertime scams, but some sensible advice can help.

'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs rise

Some farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.

Premium stories of 2022: New supermarket announced for Pāpāmoa as part of billion-dollar town centre

The supermarket is expected to create 180 new jobs in the growing area of Pāpāmoa East.

Zespri forecasts big jump in kiwifruit production over next five years

The future looks bright but risks lurk, including increasing competition.

Mitre 10 v Bunnings turf war off to court

The commission alleges anti-competitive land covenant use.

New home inquiries plummet, dream homes downsize

Stand-alone house consents across New Zealand have dropped by nearly 3000.

Kiwifruit e-Bin innovation to help ‘exacerbated’ labour shortage

“The industry is suffering serious labour shortages... we’ve come up with this solution."

Mark Lister: The pros and cons of a resurgent NZ dollar

If the positive tone continues, we’ll probably drift higher.

After the Gib crisis: Govt unveils new building materials taskforce

'We know we are facing a period of global turmoil,' says Woods.

Te Puke tornado

A Te Puke farm lost fruit and veggie houses, chickens, rabbits, in a ‘tornado'.

Black Friday sales expected to blitz Boxing Day again

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Mark Lister: In defence of the Reserve Bank

Mark Lister thinks some of the criticism of the Reserve Bank is unfair

'Last resort': Why more people are withdrawing their KiwiSaver

'Household income isn't sufficient to live on' some middle- to high-wage earners discover.

'Not impossible': What first home buyers are paying in Tauranga revealed

Winter first home purchases hit a 10-year low

Mark Lister: How might you end up in negative equity?

COMMENT: Finding yourself in, or close to, negative equity isn't the end of the world.

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