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David Hargreaves worked for interest.co.nz as senior journalist and news editor from 2012 through to April 2026.
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FIRST Union says research of bank workers shows 'startling' results regarding sales targets
Bank bosses get millions of dollars while front line staff face sales targets that cause high levels of stress and anxiety, union says
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Bank bosses get millions of dollars while front line staff face sales targets that cause high levels of stress and anxiety, union says
The quality of advice provided by Treasury in the past 10 years will be independently assessed by a long-time IMF official
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The quality of advice provided by Treasury in the past 10 years will be independently assessed by a long-time IMF official
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
Chinese banking giant ICBC gets official registration as an NZ bank - former RBNZ Governor and National Party leader is a director
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Chinese banking giant ICBC gets official registration as an NZ bank - former RBNZ Governor and National Party leader is a director
BNZ boss Andrew Thorburn saw his performance-based pay drop by 25% in the latest financial year
BNZ boss Andrew Thorburn saw his performance-based pay drop by 25% in the latest financial year
Business-led think tank suggests radical reform to local government and infrastructure in order to produce affordable housing
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Business-led think tank suggests radical reform to local government and infrastructure in order to produce affordable housing
Barfoot & Thompson says house rents rose only 2% in Auckland in past six months
Median prices of Auckland urban fringe properties drop 8% in just a month
Median prices of Auckland urban fringe properties drop 8% in just a month
David Hisco's total remuneration package in the latest year was NZ$4,168,765
Govt chooses Ernst & Young Australia to 'investigate Chorus’ capability to deliver on its contractual commitments'
Govt chooses Ernst & Young Australia to 'investigate Chorus’ capability to deliver on its contractual commitments'
Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million gets 10 years and 10 months imprisonment
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Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million gets 10 years and 10 months imprisonment
Goverment says ultra-fast broadband has now reached over 320,000 potential customers - but only 14,000 of them have signed up
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Goverment says ultra-fast broadband has now reached over 320,000 potential customers - but only 14,000 of them have signed up
Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet
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Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet
Statistics New Zealand says retail spending was flat in the September quarter
BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows a rapid mood swing meaning it is now a buyer's market
Local Govt Minister says new financial prudence regulations will tighten financial reporting, lift transparency and encourage excellence in local government
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Local Govt Minister says new financial prudence regulations will tighten financial reporting, lift transparency and encourage excellence in local government
Government releases paper looking at options for preparation of companies' financial statements
Fair Play on Fees names Kiwibank as second bank in exception fees 'class action'
Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's affirms NZ Post and Kiwibank's A+/A-1 rating but keeps the outlook at 'negative'
Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's affirms NZ Post and Kiwibank's A+/A-1 rating but keeps the outlook at 'negative'
New rules to be introduced on tax allowances that will smooth the path for the Christchurch rebuild particularly
New rules to be introduced on tax allowances that will smooth the path for the Christchurch rebuild particularly
Latest REINZ figures show new record price of $407k; but sales up just 2.1%; National price inflation 9.9%; Auckland price inflation 12.6%
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Latest REINZ figures show new record price of $407k; but sales up just 2.1%; National price inflation 9.9%; Auckland price inflation 12.6%
Goodman Property Trust looks at raising further funds, with the bonds to be listed on the NZX
Goodman Property Trust looks at raising further funds, with the bonds to be listed on the NZX
Harbour Asset Management believes that affordability will be a key factor ultimately reining in NZ house prices
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Harbour Asset Management believes that affordability will be a key factor ultimately reining in NZ house prices
TSB Bank officially 'goes live' with new service for customers to prove their identity