How long is food safe after ‘best before’ dates?
New Zealand households are wasting an average $1300 each per year on unused food, and misunderstanding of best before dates may be part of the reason.
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Is the South Island really ‘crying out’ for young workers?
Some South Island employers say few jobs opportunities exist in the south and they are concentrated in certain sectors.
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Where have all the children gone?
The number of children living in central Auckland and Wellington has dropped sharply – is the housing market to blame?
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Inflation expected to hit 15-month high after September rise
Strong food prices, rates, and power and transport costs continue to squeeze household budgets.
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North Island tourism taking combined approach to foreign visitors
The industry signed a memorandum of understanding at a conference in May.
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South Waikato regroups after horror year of business closures
Those with businesses in the district say it is still ripe for growth and employment.
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Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
Of more than 10,000 special votes received, 5,838 special votes have now been validated. Nearly half the special votes were deemed invalid due to incorrect or missing declaration details, … Continue reading
Do I need health insurance – Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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TradeMe statistics show recent surge in job listings
The South Island is leading the rise in job vacancies, with Southland up 25 percent for the quarter.
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Australian mining company buys part of famed Central Otago station
Santana Minerals has signed an agreement to buy parcels of land just under nine square kilometres at Bendigo Station – the former home of Shrek the sheep.
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