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Market close: Seeka, PGG Wrightson give market a leg-up with earnings upgrades

Strong primary production helped the NZX stage a rebound in the afternoon to finish flat.

Reserve Bank Governor finally talks market down; ANZ latest to hike mortgage rates

Anna Breman says market conditions have tightened 'beyond' what the bank intended.

Christchurch investment company being investigated by the FMA

Interim liquidators have been appointed to six Chance Voight entities.

How Dilmah built a global brand by refusing to compromise

CEO Dilhan Fernando says Dilmah walked away from profit to protect its purpose.

Victopia owners near end of $72m, six-year repair saga as scaffolding comes off

Doughnut-shaped top scaffolding is scheduled to be removed by January 8 as works finish.

History repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val

Wholesale property investment schemes need to be regulated, podcast hears.

Cautious optimism: Job market recovery gathers pace but remains uneven

Job adverts were up 1% in October and 9% on a year ago.

Jenny-May, then Tova – TVNZ announces new Breakfast host

Tova O'Brien joins in 2026 although her official start date may be subject to a restraint.

Mark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026

OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.

Agreement reached: Air NZ cabin crew scrap pre-Christmas strike action

The deal covers short-haul cabin crew on domestic, Tasman and Pacific routes.

Deborah Chambers: The wowsers are winning - the case for keeping backyard fireworks

OPINION: Why fireworks bans go too far.

The Ex-Files: Is my Dad's will valid?

OPINION: It was only witnessed by one person and we're not sure it's the latest version.

Netflix does an about-face, in a big way

NYT: Netflix has changed strategy many times. The latest decision is the most startling.

Diana Clement: What charities really need at Christmas

OPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.

Liam Dann: Surviving in '25: Was the year really as bad as it felt?

OPINION: It ain't over yet ... Liam Dann tempts fate with his year in review.

Cecilia Robinson: Australian teens are now safer than their Kiwi cousins

OPINION: Social media age limit for teens is an overdue public health protection.