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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics chief economist Brad Olsen says it’s “ironic” that the government has no proposal to cap taxes. 123RF A leading economist says it’s “galling” to see government planning a rates cap for councils when it is imposing no restraints on the taxes it levies. The government announced earlier this month that ... <a title="Economist asks: Why not cap taxes if we’re capping rates?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/economist-asks-why-not-cap-taxes-if-were-capping-rates/" aria-label="Read more about Economist asks: Why not cap taxes if we’re capping rates?">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The first shoppers enter IKEA’s new Auckland store. Marika Khabazi / RNZ People shopping from IKEA are having to wait for their orders – but one marketing expert says it probably won’t stop them going back for more. The home furnishings giant opened its first New Zealand shop in Auckland last ... <a title="IKEA delays won’t stop customers from coming back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/ikea-delays-wont-stop-customers-from-coming-back/" aria-label="Read more about IKEA delays won’t stop customers from coming back">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Cole Eastham-Farrelly One of New Zealand’s major apple growers won’t be sending any shipments to the US as tariffs bite into its profits. Tariffs on a range of New Zealand exports including apples were first introduced in April at 10 percent, and increased to 15 percent in August. Whike tariffs were ... <a title="Major New Zealand apple grower shuts off shipments to US as tariffs bite into profits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/major-new-zealand-apple-grower-shuts-off-shipments-to-us-as-tariffs-bite-into-profits/" aria-label="Read more about Major New Zealand apple grower shuts off shipments to US as tariffs bite into profits">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Social Development says the offers of cash for Christmas are not real. 123RF Superannuitants are being warned not to fall for a scam that claims they’re in for a pre-Christmas bonus. A hoax circulating online claims that people who are on NZ Super are to receive a “one-off ... <a title="No, pensioners aren’t getting a Christmas bonus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/no-pensioners-arent-getting-a-christmas-bonus/" aria-label="Read more about No, pensioners aren’t getting a Christmas bonus">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Half of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have been targeted by scams over the past year, costing victims an average of $5000 each time. BNZ said its latest survey indicates a concerning gap in scam defences deployed in SMEs, as nearly half struggled to prioritise scam education and cyber ... <a title="BNZ concern over SMEs’ attitude to cyber security as scams net thousands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/bnz-concern-over-smes-attitude-to-cyber-security-as-scams-net-thousands/" aria-label="Read more about BNZ concern over SMEs’ attitude to cyber security as scams net thousands">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Wellington has the cheapest homes in the country, property data firm Cotality says. RNZ / REECE BAKER Central Wellington has the cheapest homes in the country, property data firm Cotality says, but Newmarket has had the biggest fall in values over the past five years. It has released its end-of-year ... <a title="Central Wellington has NZ’s cheapest homes, Herne Bay still the most expensive suburb" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/central-wellington-has-nzs-cheapest-homes-herne-bay-still-the-most-expensive-suburb/" aria-label="Read more about Central Wellington has NZ’s cheapest homes, Herne Bay still the most expensive suburb">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand [xh ]Inland Revenue accused of ‘behind closed doors’ push for tax Accountants expressed concerns in May about IR plans to make some societies’ and associations’ membership fees subject to tax. RNZ Inland Revenue is pushing ahead with consultation on a plan that would see organisations that charge membership fees having to ... <a title="Inland Revenue accused of ‘behind closed doors’ push for tax on groups" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/inland-revenue-accused-of-behind-closed-doors-push-for-tax-on-groups/" aria-label="Read more about Inland Revenue accused of ‘behind closed doors’ push for tax on groups">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Wellington has the cheapest homes in the country, property data firm Cotality says. RNZ / REECE BAKER Central Wellington has the cheapest homes in the country, property data firm Cotality says, but Newmarket has had the biggest fall in values over the past five years. It has released its end-of-year ... <a title="Wellington has NZ’s cheapest homes, Herne Bay still the most expensive suburb" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/wellington-has-nzs-cheapest-homes-herne-bay-still-the-most-expensive-suburb/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington has NZ’s cheapest homes, Herne Bay still the most expensive suburb">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Westpac says it is increasing its home loans over two- to five-year terms by 30 basis points. 123rf Wholesale rates are getting the blame for the fact that two weeks after the official cash rate was cut, one major bank has increased some of its fixed-term home loan rates. Westpac said ... <a title="The OCR is down, so why are home loans rising?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/the-ocr-is-down-so-why-are-home-loans-rising/" aria-label="Read more about The OCR is down, so why are home loans rising?">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Many businesses were falling behind, with 40 percent never having analysed their gender pay gaps. 123rf A new survey shows overwhelming support from New Zealanders for mandatory pay gap reporting. The survey from STILLMindingTheGap.nz, an organisation campaigning for gender pay equality, spoke to more than 1,000 people, and found 74 percent ... <a title="Overwhelming support for employers to publish pay gaps, survey shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/overwhelming-support-for-employers-to-publish-pay-gaps-survey-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Overwhelming support for employers to publish pay gaps, survey shows">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Tower Insurance says the high sea surge risk rating reflected the likelihood of flooding through nearby water systems. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year – or by $1000 – based on ... <a title="Man dumps home insurance over Tower’s sea surge assessment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/man-dumps-home-insurance-over-towers-sea-surge-assessment/" aria-label="Read more about Man dumps home insurance over Tower’s sea surge assessment">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Netflix’s $125-billion (US$72b) plan to buy Warner Bros was anounced on Friday. Fernando Gutierrez-Juarez / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP Netflix’s $125-billion (US$72b) plan to buy Warner Bros could have adverse implications for New Zealand’s Sky Television as well as the price of Netflix subscriptions. Brokerage firm Forsyth Barr analyst Ben Crozier ... <a title="Netflix’s billion dollar plan to buy Warner Bros could be bad news for Sky TV" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/netflixs-billion-dollar-plan-to-buy-warner-bros-could-be-bad-news-for-sky-tv/" aria-label="Read more about Netflix’s billion dollar plan to buy Warner Bros could be bad news for Sky TV">Read more</a>
