Freightways reports slight drop in profit
The company owns brands including New Zealand Couriers, Post Haste and Big Chill Distribution.
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Details of ComCom probe of retail banking sector awaited
The Commerce Commission is set to reveal its eagerly awaited final report on Tuesday.
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Poor results expected this earnings season
Retailers and construction companies are expected to suffer this earnings season, reflecting the domestic economic slowdown.
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Cost of workplace accidents rises to $4.4b a year – report
Half of all New Zealanders have now been affected by a workplace accident, economist finds: “Something is not working in NZ.”
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Economy: Light at the end of the tunnel as inflation and interest rates ease
The economy has been showing “increasing signs of brittleness” – but there are brighter days ahead.
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NZ’s food system in ‘disarray’, scientist says
There are calls for a national food strategy as reliance on imports and growing food inflation mean many families are doing it tough.
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Ask Susan: Isn’t more unemployment what the Reserve Bank wanted?
Is the Reserve Bank contributing to a broken system? RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
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Supermarkets on notice: Overcharge and customer gets item for free – commissioner
It is also concerned shoppers are being asked to spot price discrepancies, when it is the retailers’ responsibility.
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‘Supermarkets have got to lift their game’ – Customers respond to price errors
The grocery commissioner has put supermarkets on notice – and shoppers say it’s not a moment too soon.
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Manufacturing figures ‘a little bit less dreadful’ but sector still in contraction
The manufacturing sector remains deep in contraction, with last month’s reading only slightly better than June’s dreadful result.
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