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Another insurer eyes the adviser market
Momentum Life, which focused on the retail market is under new ownership and poised to enter the adviser market.

Gloomy home ownership results
New research shows 72% of Kiwis without a home believe buying a property is beyond their reach.

Data aligns for OCR cut and inflation easing
Kiwibank says the stars, or data, have aligned for an OCR cut next week to 3% and an eventual move to 2.5%.

Mexican ranchers struggle to adapt as a tiny parasite ravages their cattle exports to the US
The New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, is proving a serious pest to one of Mexico’s key sectors.

Weak labour data reinforces need for more OCR cuts
Economists are pushing for two OCR cuts before the end of the year in light of the weak labour market data.

Media Insider podcast: Bowen Pan - the high-flying Kiwi tech entrepreneur and Facebook Marketplace founder with a powerful message for NZ business
'Tech companies are trained from birth to never be complacent because ... you die.'

Here's what unemployment data means for your home loan
More official cash rate cuts could be on the cards after unemployment was reported at the highest level since 2020 on Wednesday.

Financial Markets Authority warns Kiwibank for overcharging customers more than $900k
'We take this matter seriously and regret the error,' Kiwibank said.

Stock markets rise as Fed rate cut hopes grow despite US tariffs
Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai markets all closed in the green.

Downer appoints Murray Robertson as New Zealand managing director
Robertson will lead Downer's NZ strategy and stakeholder relationships.

$112 million in extra duties: NZ wine industry dealt Trump tariff blow
NZ Winegrowers Advocacy general manager says the tariffs are 'very concerning'.

Sausages recalled after reports of a glass injury
PNP Farms' Butchery has recalled batches of its pure Angus beef sausage.

Momentum Life gets new owners
DCG Invest acquires Momentum Life from Blue Inc Group.

Survey heads in right direction for OCR cut
The RBNZ’s most watched barometer of inflation expectations has dropped after increasing sharply in February.

What to know about Trump's newest and most sweeping tariffs - which include NZ
US President Donald Trump has imposed once unthinkably high US taxes on imports from dozens of countries, including a 15% one on NZ exports.

Going out for breakfast shouldn’t break the bank, say pop-up eatery pair
The aim is to offer breakfast and coffee for the “unfeasibly low” price of under $20, says Jo Bro’s Burgers and MARGY’s co-owner.

The secret to being a good company director from Wayne Boyd, the man who’s been on 167 boards – Money Talks
Prolific company director Wayne Boyd shares his thoughts on money with Liam Dann.

Longer mortgage terms favoured as OCR drops
One-year fixed term mortgages became the overwhelming choice for home buyers in June.

Hastings start-up promising the ‘future of protein’ draws investors
Turning dairy waste into a revenue stream.

Labour market data: Unemployment hits 5.2%, 16,000 more jobless in past year
New labour market data shows tough times for jobseekers.

Unemployment rate hits 5.2%, the highest level since late 2020
Auckland recorded one of the sharpest increases, as the economic slowdown bites.

Global Dairy Trade: Prices rise again, led by whole milk powder
There was a 0.7% increase across the board in the latest event.

Infrastructure Report: Downer gears up for $111.6b in funded projects
Confidence is building in the industry. Downer wants this to expand to major projects.