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Dead expensive: As cemetery fees surge there's cheaper ways to rest in peace

OPINION: From DIY caskets to donating your body to science for a free cremation.

'Wreak havoc': Job losses feared as new build inquiries plunge by up to 80 per cent

'There is going to be some real hurt coming in the construction industry.'

Tauranga harbour health fund flush as port protest plan firms

Funds in harbour wellbeing trust well short of addressing degradation, iwi says.

Business digest: Purpose capital wins Best Impact Investment Fund award

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Mark Lister: Will earnings live up to expectations?

Mark Lister says it could be a little tougher this time around.

New home loans fall by more than a third despite bank cashback wars

Interest hikes a 'hit from both ends' for first-time buyers struggling to afford a house.

Iwi threatens to blockade harbour over 'juggernaut' port's plans

The port says the Environment Court process is the correct place to debate the issues.

Police 'powerless': Her ex uses 1c deposits for vile abuse via bank account

Victim says banks and police seem disinterested or powerless to stop the messages.

Mark Lister: Is debt helpful, or a handbrake?

Mark Lister is Head of Private Wealth Research at Craigs Investment Partners.

'Crisis of confidence': NZ in 'recession-like' situation, Bay less vulnerable

"It is not a deep recession by any means..." - economist

Zespri welcomes signing of free trade agreement with European Union

The deal announced today includes the removal of tariffs on NZ kiwifruit exports.

933 Wellington customers without power, hours after Transpower warning

Last week, there was a risk of insufficient power generation to meet the country's demand.

Multiple factors drive lower-than-forecast kiwifruit harvest

This season was expected to have a record-breaking crop of at least 190 million trays.

Meet the hidden workers who keep Tauranga's exports trucking along

The "dangerous business" you've never heard of that keeps Tauranga's exports running

Business digest: 2022 New Zealand Plumbing Awards winners announced

The latest business news from the Bay of Plenty

Mark Lister: Are we headed for recession?

Let's just say it's going to be difficult to avoid, says Lister.