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Ryman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accounts

Retirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay.

Electricity Authority to get tougher fines as power company penalties soar

From next year, big breaches could cost power firms up to $10m or more.

Job confidence edges up as unemployment peaks at 5.3%

Westpac's confidence index rose 3.9 points to 93.8 in the December quarter.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Police find bodies in Waikato River and renewed concerns grow over graduate jobs | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier slams 'inaccurate' IPCA report

Angela Brazier says police leaders have 'targeted' her and ruined her reputation.

Business confidence rises to highest level since 2014

What it means for interest rates.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Morning Headlines | Water Safety NZ alarmed by deaths and Government Agency concerned over Māori unemployment | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

How old is too old for a home loan?

Advisers say many banks now expect home loans to be cleared by age 70.

Redundancy 'charade': Influencer wins $48,000 after unfair dismissal finding

The ERA found the firm's redundancy process was rushed and largely predetermined.