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NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines cut by government

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines are cut by the government. Experts warn of space terrorism as fire crews prepare to strike.

Sign of bank competition? BNZ grows, but its profitability stays the same

BNZ CEO says businesses have been paying down debt, rather than investing.

'Significant public benefit': Watchdog backs Huntly power station plan

The 10-year deal secures Huntly's back-up power supply until 2035.

FMA files market manipulation case for trading of Steel and Tube shares

Market watchdog alleges orders lacked a genuine commercial purpose.

‘We fell short of our standards’ – Microsoft offers 365 refund

Technical foul-up sees some unable to access the offer.

Inside ACC’s bold bet on the market’s overlooked stocks

Bargain hunting at the bottom of the NZX.

Prabani Wood: The data blind spot weakening New Zealand's health system

OPINION: New Zealand's IDI links health and housing data but excludes general practice.

Govt move to proportionate liability could leave homeowners exposed, Master Builders CEO warns

Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma tells Herald NOW that safeguards for homeowners need to be a priority as the building sector is prepares for change. Video / Herald Now

‘Lost a bit of faith’: Analyst rethink hits Spark, boosts One NZ owner

Forsyth Barr says Spark's share price is well above that of overseas telco peers.

Liam Dann: ‘The worst is behind’ – Why economists see signs of turning point despite ugly job stats

ANALYSIS: Economists say the latest labour market data won't worry the Reserve Bank.

‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeeze

Managing director Jonathan Ballantyne says the retail sector faces tough times.

MBIE launches crackdown on nail salons, massage businesses

The beauty sector has seen a rise in complaints and referrals.

Unemployment rises

Labour market stats show 160,000 are now out of work. Video / Michael Craig

Richard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priority

OPINION: Graduates of drug treatment courts are 86% less likely to reoffend.

'Forever art': NZ company's $500,000 honey

'We’re not just selling honey; we’re creating something timeless.'

'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef prices

The Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.