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Kiwibank plans to close seven branches

Kiwibank made the announcement while releasing an improved half year result.

'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure looms

Whakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.

210 jobs on the line: 80-year-old mill may shut down

The mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.

Business digest: Digital boost for small businesses

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Mark Lister: Reporting season allows us to take pulse of corporate NZ

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

'Fed up': More Bella Vista costs revealed as ratepayers' bill continues to climb

The Bella Vista fallout continues to cost ratepayers with more costs expected.

Investors buy record share of homes as first-home buyers squeezed

The biggest housing boom in two decades is taking its toll on first-home buyers: analysts.

Business digest: New partnership to develop platform for agritech research

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Todd Muller: Time to lift the anchor on free trade

Boris Johnson's talk on free trade seems more air than substance but change is possible.

Family home of 65 years up for sale

The $3m-plus bungalow is open to offers.

'Rollercoaster': Uncertainty for hundreds of workers as Trustpower considers sale of retail business

'It would be a massive loss to the city if the company ever left the community.'

Trustpower could sell its retail business

The Tauranga-based energy company has more than 230,000 customers.

John Banks axed from Magic Talk over Māori 'stone-age' comments, Black Caps express 'disgust'

Ex-Auckland mayor apologises for statements "that could have been misconstrued as racist".

Mark Lister: Forget the forecasting

Mark Lister says forecasts usually end up being wrong

Business digest: Shoppers spend $3m in Bay of Plenty during 2020

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You want a kitchen with that? Bay homeowners splurge on renos

One company expected this year could be its biggest ever.