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'I lost half-a-million trading online – it's no different to gambling' video

Consumer NZ says information shared via loyalty programmes can be shared with third parties, increasing the risk of ...

One former online trader says many people convince themselves they are 'investing' but they're risking it all.

How much would you pay for a cruisy Christmas meal? video

Meal kit companies pitch their Christmas products as time- and money-savers. But does the convenience really come at a ...

Meal kit companies pitch their Christmas products as time- and money-savers, but does the convenience really come at a reasonable price?

Households grapple with soaring insurance costs video

Jonathan Buck says he can’t afford to continue with insurance.

Wellington retiree Jonathan Buck has decided that the possibility of his house burning down, taking all his possessions with it, is a chance he’ll have to take.

Court increases fine to $195,000 in puzzle toy prosecution video

A child who swallowed two magnets from buckyballs supplied by NZME required emergency surgery to remove them. (File photo)

The Commerce Commission argued the original penalty was 'manifestly inadequate' and the High Court agreed.

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A plane fuelled by fat and sugar has crossed the Atlantic Ocean video

Virgin Atlantic said the test flight Tuesday (local time) from London to New York was powered only by sustainable ...

The Virgin Atlantic flight used only sustainable aviation fuel in a flight from London to New York.

'One Year 9 girl got a tattoo': Parents fume at prestigious Auckland school

Epsom Girls Grammar School’s boarding house, Epsom House, is at the centre of a growing rift with parents.

Parents are threatening legal action against Epsom Girls after a simmering dispute about conditions, fees and a secret report.

The mystery of the K road restaurant video

The popular Karangahape Rd establishment has long been a fan favourite for Aucklanders.

Two weeks ago, a mysterious letter appeared on the doors, followed by an email and a phone call, leading patrons to ask: what the heck is going on?

Construction starts at Marlborough Inland Port video

The Marlborough Inland Port is expected to be finished by the end of 2024.

An extra 5000m² of warehouse space for storage and packing should make it easier for wine to be exported via Nelson.

Championing local ownership in NZ banking

SBS's commitment to community and cooperation was recognized when SBS was recently named ‘Mutual of the Year’ at the ...

SPONSORED: SBS Bank, named 'Mutual of the Year,' recognising its commitment to its customers and the community.

Waiheke family selling multi-million-dollar winery after tough times video

30NOV2023 News Photos Chris McKeen/Stuff

Bruce Aitken is the owner of Tantalus Wines which is for sale,  and is a ...

“In winemaking, if you want to make a small fortune, you had better start with a large fortune."

Elon Musk tells boycotting advertisers to 'go f... yourself'

(File photo) Elon Musk, who owns Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX, speaks at the Vivatech fair, June 16, 2023, in Paris.

In a profanity-laced outburst, Elon Musk has slammed advertisers that have left X, warning they will kill the social media platform.

Buying a gift card this Christmas? Here's why you should read the fine print video

Consumer NZ says gift cards can be more of a gift to retailers than anyone else. (File photo)

Not all retailers have made Consumer NZ's gift card nice list.

Here's how your suburb's housing market might be faring video

House prices are not moving uniformly.

The downturn and recovery have hit different parts of New Zealand in different ways.

How to survive the silly season without destroying your bank account video

Thrift Club: How I do Christmas without spending a cent

Harriet Biddulph has budgeted to spend significantly less on Christmas presents this year.

money

Championing local ownership in NZ banking

SBS's commitment to community and cooperation was recognized when SBS was recently named ‘Mutual of the Year’ at the ...

SPONSORED: SBS Bank, named 'Mutual of the Year,' recognising its commitment to its customers and the community.

NZ interest rates need to stay high, tax cuts may drive inflation - OECD

The group suggests New Zealand can expect only "modest" growth in the next couple of years.

Here's why no change to the OCR was bad news for borrowers video

High OCR to stay until 2025 - RBNZ video

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How embracing the vlog could boost your business

.Vlogs are the go-to format for influencers and influencer-style business owners, but anyone can use them. (File photo)

OPINION: Think video blogging is just for influencers? Think again.

Astin Parore, 20, with six-figure art business: 'Don't underestimate young people'

Astin Parore and mother Sally Ridge

Started during the first Covid lockdown, he has now brought on his mum Sally Ridge as creative director to help find more artists.

Five couples 'accidentally' bought a classic country pub video

Five Taranaki couples have bought the Urenui Hotel, north of New Plymouth. They’ve taken annual leave from their day ...

Five Taranaki couples have put their beer money where their mouth is and bought the tiny rural pub they often joked about taking over.

Bold journey of bouquets

07102023. News. Kavinda Herath /The Southland Times /Stuff- Blooming Boulders owner Nathalie Pahl of Tuatapere has ...

Tuatapere's Nathalie Pahl has gone from gardening one patch to supplying flowers in Southland through her business, Blooming Boulders.

better business

Medical Assurance Society to pay $2.1 million penalty for misleading customers video

The Financial Markets Authority said more than 16,000 customers were overcharged or underpaid due to 'fundamental flaws' ...

The Financial Markets Authority said more than 16,000 customers were overcharged or underpaid due to 'fundamental flaws' in business systems.

NZ’s sustainability heroes

Pathfinder Asset Management, winner of the Supreme Transforming Aotearoa New Zealand award

The 2023 Sustainable Business Awards showcase NZ’s top sustainability achievements.

New company offers unlimited leave and sick leave video

Liam O'Neill of Hobbylords.

Liam O'Neill loves games, and also loves to see his employees happy. That is why they are offering unlimited leave and sick leave.

Connecting with tomorrow’s workforce

With 30 years of experience, seven physical venues across the country, and thousands of attendees, the NZ Careers Expo ...

SPONSORED: With businesses across Aotearoa contemplating a tight labour market, many are looking ahead for ways to future-proof their business.

property

Here's how your suburb's housing market might be faring video

House prices are not moving uniformly.

The downturn and recovery have hit different parts of New Zealand in different ways.

Almost 20,000 borrowers behind on home loans – with number still growing video

The number of households falling behind on their home loans is increasing.

And more pain is to come, the Reserve Bank is warning.

Remote village in battle with absentee owner video

Waipori Village, about 60km from Dunedin.

Waipori Falls Village - a settlement of 33 homes - is now caught in a legal stoush over unpaid levies, interest and fees by one owner.

Public sector job cuts weighing on Wellington house prices, ANZ says video

Public sector cuts are a drag on Wellington’s economy.

But inflation's 'dirty little secret' has helped avoid blood on the floor.

opinion & analysis

Sluggish Black Friday continues retail's struggles video

Shoppers in Albany on Black Friday.

OPINION: It's becoming clear that people are now buying less than they were in 2022 as prices continue to rise.

Top 10 songs that tell the story of 2023 in music

Lorde performs at Neudorf Winery in Upper Moutere as part of her Solar Power tour.

OPINION: I don’t know about you, but I found 2023 even harder than last year.

What my marathon effort can teach you about personal finance video

Hannah McQueen took part in the New York marathon.

OPINION: I realised I wasn’t going to hit my target using a DIY approach so I either needed to do something about it or withdraw.

Ask Susan: What happens to KiwiSaver if I leave New Zealand? video

Passengers look at the departures board at Heathrow Airport, in London, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Britain’s air traffic ...

If I leave New Zealand what happens with my KiwiSaver? I have an opportunity to consider in Europe.

nz farmer

How to adapt your vegetable garden to El Nino and the coming heat video

A tūi drinking the nectar from a banana flower on ‘Musa basjoo’.

Saving water in containers, continual mulching and creating shade are going to become the norm for gardeners in the future.

How do I grow mushrooms at home? video

Pink oyster.

Growing your own unique, native mushrooms is easier than you think - and a great project for kids during the summer holidays.

Day off the farm helps with cyclone recovery

Dennis Henricksen with a load of fence posts about to go to the farm.

Dozens of farmers got free fencing material, a feed and conversation at a Cyclone Gabrielle recovery event held in Dannevirke.

Probe tech data to help farmers marble meat better video

Alliance Group's Pure South Handpicked 55 Day Aged Beef has been voted the best grass-fed ribeye steak in the world.

Alliance Group is to deploy probes to measure the marbling in beef and intramuscular fat in lamb to improve consistency of meat quality.

green business

A plane fuelled by fat and sugar has crossed the Atlantic Ocean video

Virgin Atlantic said the test flight Tuesday (local time) from London to New York was powered only by sustainable ...

The Virgin Atlantic flight used only sustainable aviation fuel in a flight from London to New York.

Iconic brands fail Auckland Zoo app test for sustainable palm oil video

7th November  2023 Peter Meecham/The Press
Major food brands that contain orangutan-unfriendly palm oil.

Auckland Zoo's new shopping app gives some iconic Kiwi brands the thumbs down. But companies say it's being too harsh.

Fonterra pledges to make milk production 30% greener by 2030 video

Stock Photo - Splash of milk from the glass on a blue background Image ID : 9074243 background, blue, closeup, crown, ...

New Zealand's biggest emitter wants farmers to use less fertiliser, plant trees and introduce new tech. But there’s no commitment to reward those that do, yet.

Milk sheds are quietly leaking a greenhouse gas you probably haven’t heard of video

After raw milk is collected, it is often chilled by planet-heating gases that can leak from older machines.

Many farms' most powerful greenhouse gas comes from a milk-chilling machine, not a cow. But new cost-saving tech could fix that.

world

Elon Musk tells boycotting advertisers to 'go f... yourself'

(File photo) Elon Musk, who owns Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX, speaks at the Vivatech fair, June 16, 2023, in Paris.

In a profanity-laced outburst, Elon Musk has slammed advertisers that have left X, warning they will kill the social media platform.

What happened at OpenAI? The Sam Altman saga, explained

Sam Altman was ousted from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, the company he co-founded and then brought back in.

Over the course of a dramatic five days for the booming artificial intelligence industry, the prominent AI leader Sam Altman was ousted from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.

Why this short 37-minute A380 flight is a big milestone video

Emirates has hailed the short 30-minute demonstration flight from Dubai as being a significant milestone in the race to ...

For the first time ever, an A380 has taken off using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

It's boom times for startups trying to electrify aviation video

A Joby Aviation electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft during an event at Edwards Air Force Base in ...

Just as electric cars have started to revolutionise driving, a growing group of startups are now looking to electrify air transport.

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