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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Another bank has increased its fixed home loan rates, as pressure continues on wholesale rates. Although the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate at its most recent review, it was firmer than the market expected in its view that further reductions were unlikely. That has prompted attention to turn ... <a title="Another bank lifts home loan rates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/another-bank-lifts-home-loan-rates/" aria-label="Read more about Another bank lifts home loan rates">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump’s tariffs were suspended on beef and fruit in November. (File photo) AFP / RNZ Composite New Zealand exporters appear to have coped with the first six months of the US government’s tariffs, according to a new report. Westpac and the International Business Forum have looked at the ... <a title="New Zealand exporters ‘coping’ six months into US tariffs – report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/new-zealand-exporters-coping-six-months-into-us-tariffs-report/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand exporters ‘coping’ six months into US tariffs – report">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The increase was to keep up with the cost of living, the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister said. (File photo) 123RF Minimum wage workers will get a pay increase from April 1, but its less than the current rate of inflation. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said the ... <a title="Minimum wage workers to get pay increase next year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/minimum-wage-workers-to-get-pay-increase-next-year/" aria-label="Read more about Minimum wage workers to get pay increase next year">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand You might be on track to save more than expected in your KiwiSaver. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King You might be on track to save a lot more in your KiwiSaver than you think. When you receive an annual statement from your KiwiSaver provider, it will show you what lump sum you ... <a title="Why you might be on track to have more in KiwiSaver than you think" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/why-you-might-be-on-track-to-have-more-in-kiwisaver-than-you-think/" aria-label="Read more about Why you might be on track to have more in KiwiSaver than you think">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Inland Revenue has rectified an error that affected more than 150,000 student loan borrowers. RNZ An Inland Revenue system fix last weekend has rectified an error that affected more than 150,000 student loan borrowers. Inland Revenue said in 2020, as part of its business transformation project, student loan accounts were moved ... <a title="Borrowers get refunds in $15m student loan error" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/borrowers-get-refunds-in-15m-student-loan-error/" aria-label="Read more about Borrowers get refunds in $15m student loan error">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Public listed companies can expect to see a rise in shareholder activism as the economy continues to recover. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King New Zealand’s public listed companies can expect to see a rise in shareholder activism as well as major legal reforms ahead as the economy continues to recover. Legal firm ... <a title="Public listed companies can expect rise in shareholder activism, major legal reform – report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/public-listed-companies-can-expect-rise-in-shareholder-activism-major-legal-reform-report/" aria-label="Read more about Public listed companies can expect rise in shareholder activism, major legal reform – report">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Barriers surround the front of Avi’s Pies and Patisserie which the owner says has severely impacted business. RNZ / Evie Richardson Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos, businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying out for help. Shop owners in Grey Lynn say they have been ... <a title="Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/businesses-on-busy-road-suffering-as-shops-barricaded-by-roadworks-for-a-year/" aria-label="Read more about Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Top picks for the year included Sanford, A2 Milk, dairy co-operative Fonterra and apple and pet food exporter Scales. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The New Zealand Exchange Top 50 Index is ending the year slightly stronger than where it started, with a few out-performers more than offsetting weakness in others. Harbour ... <a title="NZX ends year ahead of where it began" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/nzx-ends-year-ahead-of-where-it-began/" aria-label="Read more about NZX ends year ahead of where it began">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123rf.com The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has directed Jetstar to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements under the Weights and Measures Act 1987. Following a public complaint in September, Trading Standards, a business unit of ... <a title="Jetstar ordered to stop using faulty baggage scales at Wellington Airport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/jetstar-ordered-to-stop-using-faulty-baggage-scales-at-wellington-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Jetstar ordered to stop using faulty baggage scales at Wellington Airport">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathaniel Lua was one of the first to complete the programme and had taken a job as a machine operator at APL Manufacturing. Supplied The manufacturing industry and government have come up with a plan to address the chronic and increasing shortage of skilled staff with a programme described as recruitment ... <a title="‘Speed dating’ recruitment programme sees students get jobs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/speed-dating-recruitment-programme-sees-students-get-jobs/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Speed dating’ recruitment programme sees students get jobs">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The dispute was around a simple phrase printed on packaging of Zuru’s own-brand MAX Build More plastic brick building kits: “LEGO® BRICK COMPATIBLE.” Pixabay Zuru has scored a major win in its long-running legal fight with Lego, the Court of Appeal overturning a High Court ruling that had found Zuru breached ... <a title="Zuru wins trademark battle against Lego" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/zuru-wins-trademark-battle-against-lego/" aria-label="Read more about Zuru wins trademark battle against Lego">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand An IR error has affected thousands of pensioners. Supplied Almost 7000 pensioners have been affected by another Inland Revenue error. Last week, RNZ reported that 4500 people had overpaid tax after their imputation credits had been incorrectly recorded in their prep-populated tax returns. Others got in touch and said they had ... <a title="7000 pensioners overcharged in another Inland Revenue error" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/7000-pensioners-overcharged-in-another-inland-revenue-error/" aria-label="Read more about 7000 pensioners overcharged in another Inland Revenue error">Read more</a>
