Category: economy
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New Zealand's Overseas Trade Shows Increased Exports and Imports in July 2025
New Zealand's overseas merchandise trade for July 2025 reveals a rise in both exports and imports compared to July 2024. Goods exports increased by $626 million (10 percent), reaching $6.7 billion, while goods imports rose by $183 million (2.6 percent)…
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Auckland Police Make Arrests in $4 Million Cryptocurrency Burglary Case
A couple has been apprehended following an extensive investigation into a multi-million dollar burglary that occurred nearly four years ago in Auckland. The investigation, which began in Westmere in late 2021, culminated in a search warrant being executed at a…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Tsunami Alert Issues, Teacher Strikes, and More
RNZ is reporting that a combination of device settings, cell tower coverage and alert areas caused people to get multiple alerts, or no alerts at all, during last month's tsunami scare. It said the National Emergency Management Agency revealed that…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian Reports on Immigration Turmoil, Ukraine, Vaping, and New Zealand Education
The Guardian is reporting that immigration labor plans are in turmoil after an Epping hotel was blocked from housing asylum seekers. It said other local leaders are expected to mount challenges after a council in Essex won an injunction following…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSportEuropeAsiaUSGeneral PoliticsImmigrationClimate ChangeTradeSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingEconomyLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceComputers and Internet UkraineVapingDonald TrumpEppingMāoriThe Guardian
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Missing Children, Teacher Pay, COVID Spending
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including the ongoing search for missing children. It said the mother of Tom Phillips, who has been missing with his three children since December 2021, has released a letter expressing her sadness…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthWeatherSportEducationUkraineEuropeWhite HouseEconomyFinancial MarketsMedical Science Tom PhillipsJudith CollinsGrant RobertsonWellington HospitalParemoremo PrisonStuff strikeMissing personsRNZ News
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New Zealand Business Price Indexes Rise in June 2025 Quarter
Statistics New Zealand reported that in the June 2025 quarter, the output Producers Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.6 percent, while the input PPI also rose by 0.6 percent. The Farm Expenses Price Index (FEPI) saw a rise of 0.5…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Toddler Death, Soldier's Espionage
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting that a toddler died of sepsis after being discharged from a Gisborne hospital. It said the Health and Disability Commissioner found breaches of the patient's rights by a locum GP and Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti.…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ on Supermarket Pricing, Kmart Claims
Consumer NZ is reporting that Minister of Economic Growth Nicola Willis has agreed to present a petition in Parliament regarding supermarket pricing accuracy, which was supported by over 25,000 people. It said Consumer NZ warned Kmart after the retailer couldn’t…
BusinessHealthScience & TechnologyEconomyMedical ScienceComputers and Internet Consumer NZNicola WillisKmartThe WarehouseElectric CarsCotton
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on KiwiRail contract costs, AI chatbot death
RNZ is reporting that the final settlement costs for breaking the contract between KiwiRail and South Korean shipbuilders is $144 million, bringing the total project costs for the scrapped iReX ferry project to $671m. In other news, a retiree died…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportEconomyTradeLegalMilitary KiwiRailSouth Korean shipbuildersiReX ferry projectAI ChatbotMasterton District CouncilEnvironmental Protection AuthorityAgricultureRNZ News
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New Zealand Food Prices Increase 5.0 Percent Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have risen 5.0 percent in the year to July 2025, according to Stats NZ. This follows a 4.6 percent increase in the year to June 2025. All five food groups saw price increases compared to…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Forbes Allegations, Luxon on Gaza
Radio New Zealand is reporting that police escalated allegations about Michael Forbes, the Prime Minister's former deputy chief press secretary, to the police executive. It said Forbes was told to inform his employer himself after allegations emerged that he recorded…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthSportMiddle EastAsiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationSocial IssuesMedical Science Michael ForbesChristopher LuxonGazaChloe SwarbrickCovid-19 InquiryMāori languageRNZ News
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ACT Leader David Seymour Warns of Left-Leaning Takeover in New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour has warned supporters about the rising influence of left-leaning parties in New Zealand, cautioning that they could gain control of the government as early as next September if their ideas are not challenged. Citing recent poll…
Politics and GovernmentMediaEconomy David SeymourACT PartyPoliticsRawiri WaititiChloe SwarbrickMarama DavidsonACT NZ
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NZ Retail Spending Edges Up in July 2025
Spending in New Zealand's retail industries saw a slight increase of 0.2 percent ($13 million) in July 2025, according to the latest electronic card transactions (ECT) data. The core retail industries experienced relatively flat growth, up $1.5 million. The ECT…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports NZ Woman Detained by US Immigration
RNZ is reporting that a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son have been detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Washington state. Newsweek reported Sarah Shaw and her son Isaac were detained on the Canadian border three weeks ago after…
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Ready-Mixed Concrete Volume Drops 10% in June 2025 Quarter
Statistics New Zealand reported that in the June 2025 quarter, the actual volume of ready-mixed concrete produced reached 891,909 cubic metres, a 10 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. The total for the year ending June 2025…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Cold Snap, Ponzi Scheme, Sea Lion Deaths
RNZ is reporting that much of New Zealand remains gripped by icy cold weather as winter nears its end. It said a cold snap is expected to continue this week. RNZ also reported that a couple in Christchurch allegedly ran…
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ACT Party Aims to Overhaul Regulations and Boost Local Governance in New Zealand
ACT is spearheading significant changes across New Zealand, addressing issues from building regulations to education and local governance. The party is focused on removing bureaucratic obstacles and improving essential services. ACT is advocating for common-sense solutions to enhance efficiency and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTradeLegal ACT PartyNCEABuilding RegulationsLocal GovernmentCharter SchoolsDavid SeymourACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ offers advice on supermarket pricing errors
Consumer NZ is reporting that customers who are charged the wrong price at the supermarket should check their receipts and alert staff. It said that supermarkets in New Zealand have displayed incorrect pricing in the past. Consumer NZ also recommends…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Unemployment Rise Leads to Longer Commutes
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen to 5.2 percent, a near-five year high, as businesses reduce staff or halt hiring. RNZ said that 156,000 people are out of work. According to RNZ, a Hawke's…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Hobson's Pledge to Remove Image From Anti-Māori Ward Campaign
RNZ is reporting that Hobson's Pledge will remove an image of a Rotorua woman used in its anti-Māori wards campaign. The woman, Ellen Tamati, told Aukaha news she was devastated to see her face on billboards without her knowledge. In…
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessWorldSocial IssuesAustralasiaEconomyLaw Enforcement
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New Zealand Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.2% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reached 5.2 percent in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. This is up from 5.1 percent in the March 2025 quarter and 4.7 percent in the June 2024 quarter. The number of…
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FMA Offers Insights to Improve Climate-Related Disclosures
The FMA has released a report offering feedback to climate reporting entities (CREs) to help them improve disclosures in their climate statements. The report is based on the FMA's reviews to assess compliance with the climate-related disclosures (CRD) regime. The…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsClimate ChangeEconomy
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Petition Calls for End to Misleading Supermarket Pricing
Consumer NZ is reporting that a petition calling for an end to misleading supermarket pricing is close to reaching its goal. It said New Zealanders will be able to use their cards or phones without incurring surcharges from May 2026.…
BusinessScience & TechnologyWeatherPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEconomyComputers and InternetEnergyTradeGeneral WeatherFederal Government
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Media Monitor: Passport Fraud, Sham Marriage, and Political Conference
RNZ is reporting on several stories, including the longest jail term in New Zealand history for passport fraud and a sham marriage. An Auckland judge handed down the sentence. RNZ's money correspondent is answering questions about whether a partner can…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementLegalWeatherEconomyState Governments Passport FraudSham MarriageJail TermChristopher LuxonNational Party ConferenceLocal Government NominationsAucklandRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports pharmacist suspended after baby death
Radio New Zealand is reporting that an intern pharmacist has been suspended by the Pharmacy Council after a two-month-old baby, Bellamere Arwyn Duncan, died after allegedly receiving an adult dosage of phosphate at a Manawatū pharmacy. RNZ said the pharmacist…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldEmployment and LaborLegalEconomySocial Issues Radio New ZealandPharmacy CouncilBellamere Arwyn DuncanNikhil RavishankarAir New ZealandJami-Lee RossWētā FXRNZ News
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New Zealand Home Consents Rise, Led by Stand-Alone Houses
New home consents in Aotearoa New Zealand saw a 1.0 percent increase in the year ending June 2025, totaling 33,979 new homes, according to Stats NZ. This marks the first annual growth in the number of new homes consented in…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentReal EstateEconomyAustralasia
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Baby's Death After Alleged Pharmacy Error
RNZ is reporting that a two-month-old baby died from an overdose after allegedly receiving an adult dosage of medication from a pharmacy. It said the parents are advocating for mandatory double-checks on medication dispensing. The Ministry of Health and Health…
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NZ Employment Indicators Show Slight Increase in June 2025
New data indicates a slight increase in filled jobs across all industries in June 2025, rising by 0.1 percent (3,487 jobs) to reach 2.34 million. According to Stats NZ, primary industries saw the most significant growth, with a 0.9 percent…
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New Zealand Farm Confidence Soars After Policy Changes and Market Gains
Farmer confidence has surged following improvements in interest rates, commodity prices, and governmental policy, according to Federated Farmers' latest Farm Confidence Survey. The survey indicates a significant rebound from record lows experienced 12 months prior. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEconomyState Governments Farm Confidence SurveyFederated FarmersWayne LangfordEconomic ConditionsDairy PricesGovernment Regulation
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Reports on Supermarket Pricing Errors, Noel Leeming Lawsuit
Consumer NZ is reporting that a petition is circulating to address widespread supermarket pricing errors that are impacting consumers' budgets. It said over 10,000 people have signed the petition, with a target of 20,000. Consumer NZ said Noel Leeming is…
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