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Meanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.
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Newstalk ZB has been the country’s No 1 commercial radio station for 17 years.
My Food Bag shares up 8% as sales momentum shifts
Chief executive Mark Winter says demand is picking up.
Economic pressures take a bite out of Savor’s earnings
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FMA issues warning about crypto company's investment scheme
It says the unlicensed scheme may have caused "significant detriment" to investors.
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The hunt for equity: Kiwi expats wanted
Christopher Luxon met key investment fund leaders in London recently.
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Behind Port of Auckland: Ford utes, tractors and a 1525% fee hike
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The Kiwi family trading millions in gold and silver
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Budget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmes
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Google NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts away
An academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.
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The port revealed a special dividend after upgrading its forecast.
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Despite a rescue attempt, Auckland's flagship store has faced a 'perfect storm'.
Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story
Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.
New Reserve Bank survey shows business inflation expectations rising
The Reserve Bank has launched a new survey of business expectations.
'Rapid rate': US demand grows for Kiwi beverage product
Wai Mānuka launched in Citarella Gourmet Market's seven New York locations.
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