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Cost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence survey

Lower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.

Du Val accountant censured and fined

Nicola Adam acted on instruction from Kenyon Clarke and minority shareholders.

Global oil and gas fields face faster decline, IEA warns

Decline largely because of higher reliance on shale and deep offshore resources.

'Sad to say goodbye': Award-winning craft brewer set to close

Motueka-based Hop Federation's closure is another blow for the NZ brewing industry.

Tumu’s 50‑year milestone: From Dannevirke timber yard to a Hawke’s Bay powerhouse

Hugh and Pam O'Sullivan opened the first timber yard in Dannevirke in 1975.

Failed BNPL service Laybuy sinks into liquidation – who's been paid so far?

Laybuy owed creditors more than $15 million when it went into receivership last year.

'Payout has definitely helped': Rural spending picks up in Taranaki

Shops in Stratford report locals buying higher-end appliances once more.

From Ruatōria to runways: The pilot urging Kiwis to embrace te reo

After 40 years in the game, would this airline founder recommend a career in the skies?

'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closure

Mayor says it had been a tough year for the district.

'The market is not broken': Contact pushes back on reform calls

Contact chairman Rob McDonald says lower prices depend on building new power capacity.

PwC victory: Property sales cut Du Val debts from $306m to $267m

Repayments have been made from the proceeds of selling properties – a victory for PwC.

Why farmer confidence has reached 'lofty heights'

Farmer confidence in agricultural economy rises to second-highest level in a decade.

Wellington house-price slump weighs on national average, median house now $761,000

But Auckland’s median house price increased by 1.3% to $964,000 year on year.

Business giants worth $215b push for modern slavery law

National and Labour each have Bills but government support remains stalled.

'The cheapest unit of gas is the one you do not use': EECA chief's warning

EECA says simple fixes like sealing steam leaks can slash energy use by 30%.

New CAA boss vows to drive change at regulator under pressure

He rejected an 'attitude adjustment' jibe but said he's sincere about changing the CAA.