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Fear, panic and a sour mood in the boardroom
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Dileepa Fonseka: Fear, panic and a sour mood in the boardroom

Strong on the world stage, the PM’s weaknesses at home are hurting him.

Dileepa Fonseka 24 Sep 2025
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Open banking regulations due October after frustrating process

It would allow fintechs to provide innovative and personalised financial services.

Andy Macdonald 24 Sep 2025
Kiwi sinks to 15-year low against euro
Economy

Kiwi sinks to 15-year low against euro

Kiwi may soften further against euro as traders price in cash rate expectations.

Andy Macdonald 23 Sep 2025
NZ wing of GrowthOps owed $4.3m in intercompany loans
Economy

NZ wing of GrowthOps owed $4.3m in intercompany loans

The parent company floated on the ASX in 2017.

Gregor Thompson 23 Sep 2025


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