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Prominent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration grows

Tony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.

Mary Holm: I’ve come into some money - how can I use it to help my grandkids?

OPINION: It can be sad the way unequal treatment in a family can cause upset.

Regional Feds support call for rural banking probe

Gisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking

Bruce Cotterill: We need a long-term plan for New Zealand

OPINION: Our two main parties are now further apart than they have historically been.

‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics

Some patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.

Market close: Damp end to the week for NZ stocks

The New Zealand sharemarket had a late dive as investors took some profit.

CBL civil proceeding adjourned until 2026

Ex CEO Peter Harris made a joint application to the High Court to adjourn IPO proceeding.

Is a house really an investment?

It might be a big part of your financial life, but should it be?

Mercury to expand Southland wind farm after smelter deal

The stage-two expansion will add 36 turbines and generate 155 megawatts (MW).

Kiwi tech firm bucks return-to-office trend and gives up its premises

Boss doesn't get his way in a popular vote.

The rise, fall and rise of a2 Milk

The stock has been the market’s strongest performer to date.

Matthew Hooton: Care needed as Te Pāti Māori inquiries follow proper process

OPINION: Danger lies ahead if process appears politicised in any way.

Cecilia Robinson: Gen Z's mental health crisis – how smartphones are to blame

OPINION: Data out of Australia should cause concern here in New Zealand.

Newstalk ZB wins station of the year, More FM host named broadcaster of the year

The full list of radio award winners as NZME sweeps seven of the 10 premier prizes.

Market close: SkyCity plunges to 24-year low; Canada cuts its rates

The New Zealand sharemarket remained reasonably resilient with a slight fall.

Paeroa Gateway proposal faces big challenges

Consultants have revealed multiple concerns.

Can a2 Milk capitalise on predicted catch up in Chinese birth rate?

China's marriage rate plummeted in grim Covid restrictions.

NZME plans to dis-establish some regional roles, beef up other news roles

Up to 12 roles to be removed and resources bolstered in other areas.