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Banking inquiry must address regulatory governance
Economy

Banking inquiry must address regulatory governance

Regulatory governance to blame for uncompetitive bank sector, experts say.

John Anthony 18 Feb 2025
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The hydro alternative to Govt's mining cleanup bill
Environment

The hydro alternative to Govt's mining cleanup bill

Hydro Developments has existing consents for a hydro scheme on the Stockton Plateau.

Greg Hurrell 18 Feb 2025
Freightways up despite depressed economy
Economy

Freightways up despite depressed economy

The logistics company is closely monitoring the situation with Airwork.

Oliver Lewis 17 Feb 2025
New stats reveal age of NZers leaving the country
Economy

New stats reveal age of NZers leaving the country

New Zealand’s net migration continues to fall as fewer people arrive and NZers continue to leave in high numbers – with those in their 20s leading the exodus.There was a net loss of 47,100 NZers in the year to December, according to new Stats NZ data.This was the largest net loss...

Staff reporters 17 Feb 2025


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