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Financial advice problems being addressed, says Govt
Changes the Government is making will improve the standard of the financial advice industry, Commerce Minister Simon Power says.
Super Fund and ACC to the rescue
Investment returns from the Cullen Fund and ACC have rescued the Crown's bottom line in the first three months of the fiscal year.
Westpac halves its NZ earnings
Westpac today reported net profit for its New Zealand division has been cut in half during the current recession.
'Scurrilous tactics' used to market water filters
Door-to-door salespeople have allegedly been selling water filtration systems by telling people their tap water comes from a sewage treatment plant.
Finance firms likely to know more about us
NZ wants to follow Australia's decision which give financiers greater access to people's credit histories.
Thousands hit as cheap gas supplies near end
Almost 40,000 Mercury Energy customers will pay much more for gas from next month.
Bank fees reduced or even dropped as competition bites
Some banks have reduced fees, while others have wiped some completely.
Meat prices edge higher as cost of veges drops
The cost of meat and other groceries continues to rise but vegetable prices have recorded their biggest drops for a decade.
Buyers warned on hidden risks in fake cosmetics
Some designer make-up bought online is fake and could be dangerous to buyers' health, say the New Zealand Customs Service.
Govt plans to phase out controversial Telecom levy
The Govt has proposed phasing out the Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO) levy and setting up a new $300m rural broadband initiative.