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NZ's 'ambitious' FTA with the EU comes into force

Horticulture shipments likely to take immediate advantage of NZ's FTA with the EU.

Unemployment rises to highest level in three years

More people are out of work, but the rate's still low compared to many previous years.

A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?

Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?

Will NZ's school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity

Where nearly everyone has a smartphone, probably nearly everyone will have an opinion.

Food and drinks giants flag price pressure on low-income consumers

Financial Times: The 'K-shaped economy' kicks off as consumer habits diverge.

‘Reputational issue for Auckland’: Deputy Mayor fires up over broken bridge

Water taxis are being considered as a trial as Wynyard bridge repairs take months.

TV star Ryan Bridge linked to big Newstalk ZB role

The former AM host had been preparing for a new evening show before Newshub's closure.

Richard Prebble: Rolling ministers is the way to get rolled

OPINION: Show me an incompetent minister and I'll show you an incompetent department head.

Tech Insider: Some leaders want to ban TikTok, some love it - and some do both at the same time

Will the US follow through with its TikTok ban? What's the situation in NZ?

Banks select provider for confirmation-of-payee, a key anti-scam measure; Consumer says efforts ‘too slow, too light’

But the Government and banks have differing takes on one of the next steps.

Drums beating for Mark Cairns as chair of Fletcher Building

The former Port of Tauranga boss is seen as a desirable candidate.

Autumn chill as business confidence falls sharply

ANZ's April Business Outlook survey show firms are feeling more downbeat.

Why being honest is the key to better wellbeing at work

Communication and feedback are central to feeling valued and happy in the workplace.

No staff equals cheaper petrol? ComCom says yes

Watchdog weighs in on pressures it says are needed to get petrol prices down.

Auckland rents up 5.6%, NZ rents up 8.3%

Rising immigration and more students cited as driving factors.

Progress on Te Kaha arena in Christchurch

The near-$700m stadium will be opened by April 2026. Video / Christchurch City Council

Western banks in Russia paid $1.4 billion in taxes to Kremlin last year

Financial Times: A fourfold increase on prewar levels for lenders still in Russia.

Tesla reaches deals in China on self-driving cars, shares surge 17pc

New York Times: No word on what Tesla had to exchange for approval.