Worried investors switch KiwiSaver funds
Worried investors switch KiwiSaver funds
KiwiSaver members spooked by market movements have been shifting to more conservative funds, but not at the levels seen when Covid hit in 2020, providers say.
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Revaluations push average above $2m
Revaluations push average above $2m
Property valuations are set to be posted to owners in the Queenstown Lakes and the average house value is now above $2 million.
Trump threatens further tariffs
Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate
US President Donald Trump is threatening to escalate a global trade war with further tariffs on EU goods, as major US trading partners said they would retaliate for trade barriers already erected by him.
Dairying dream still alive in Mid Canterbury
Dairying dream still alive in Mid Canterbury
As a teenager, Jeremy Duckmanton did not like the idea of milking cows or getting out of bed early.
People working together key to success: economist
People working together key to success: economist
"In the end, successful business is people working together."
Billionaire aiming for NZME's board rejects journalists' concerns
Billionaire aiming for NZME's board rejects journalists' concerns
The Canadian billionaire making a bid for NZME's board says editorial content is a "side issue" and journalists should be "optimistic" about the future.
NZ bank profits soar to record $7.2 billion
NZ bank profits soar to record $7.2 billion
Bank profits have come through the recession and edged to a record high despite rising costs, flat margins, and regulatory pressures.
Jobs lost as Palmerston sawmill closes
Jobs lost as Palmerston sawmill closes
A dozen jobs have been lost in an East Otago town as a sawmill closes after nearly 40 years.
Merino trail pants, wind jacket win ISPO global awards
Merino trail pants, wind jacket win ISPO global awards
Wānaka-based Mons Royale is celebrating two category wins in the International Sports Business Network (ISPO) global awards for innovation and design in the sports industry.
Worried about your KiwiSaver balance? Here's what to do
Worried about your KiwiSaver balance? Here's what to do
Five things to do if you're worried about market volatility affecting your Kiwisaver balance.
Falling insurance cover 'could hurt whole economy'
Falling insurance cover 'could hurt whole economy'
As insurers move towards individual risk ratings for properties, industry leaders have warned that a growing number of homes could be left without insurance.
Criminal charges filed against HelloFresh
Criminal charges filed against HelloFresh
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against meal delivery company HelloFresh New Zealand for alleged misleading behaviour.
ANZ defends $2.1b profit: 'A fair return for our shareholders'
ANZ defends $2.1b profit: 'A fair return for our shareholders'
The country's biggest bank is again defending its massive profits in the face of parliamentary scrutiny, saying it reflects the size of the business.
‘Cuisine’ recognition ‘pretty, pretty special’ for French
‘Cuisine’ recognition ‘pretty, pretty special’ for French
When Kate French was younger, she was constantly asked if working in a cafe was her holiday job.
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Go-ahead given for Dunedin concrete plant
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Go-ahead given for Dunedin concrete plant
A leading New Zealand cement manufacturer is set to build a new concrete plant in Dunedin.
New partners relishing step up at city law firm
New partners relishing step up at city law firm
Since being made a partner of law firm Gallaway Cook Allan, Emma Hunter-Hills has fielded questions about whether there was an increase in her workload.
Machines knit up wool manufacturing
Machines knit up wool manufacturing
Christchurch's Acrux Wool Systems is bringing wool garment manufacturing back to the city with the help of robotic knitters.
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Govt needs to ‘pony up the infrastructure’ for growth
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Govt needs to ‘pony up the infrastructure’ for growth
Queenstown businesspeople sent a clear message to Wellington yesterday, via Act New Zealand leader and deputy prime minister-in-waiting David Seymour.
Trio set up much-needed after-hours veterinary clinic
Trio set up much-needed after-hours veterinary clinic
Sally Rae talks to three determined Dunedin women who tackled a major issue in their profession by going into business with each other.
Farmers await forecast profits amid tariffs
Farmers await forecast profits amid tariffs
Sheep and beef farmers are only half chuffed as they wait for an international trade war to play out on an expected turnaround in farmgate profits from higher export prices.