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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Six in 10 (61 percent) of those surveyed said fuel was critical or very important to their ability to operate. Quin Tauetau Small and medium-sized businesses (SME) are on high alert as global tensions put pressure on fuel prices and supply. A pulse survey by MYOB of more than 230 SME ... <a title="Small, medium businesses on high alert amid fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/small-medium-businesses-on-high-alert-amid-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Small, medium businesses on high alert amid fuel crisis">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bigger investors are looking for businesses that would be managed by someone else and return an annual profit of a least a million dollars. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Demand for businesses to buy remains high, with ABC Business Sales seeing a 28 percent increase in sales over the past year to a record ... <a title="Strong demand for businesses to buy, but some sellers holding back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/strong-demand-for-businesses-to-buy-but-some-sellers-holding-back/" aria-label="Read more about Strong demand for businesses to buy, but some sellers holding back">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rising cost of living is forcing many to withdrawal from KiwiSaver early. LDR / Alka Prasad Some KiwiSaver members are waiting months for their hardship withdrawal applications to be processed, as providers struggle with the volume. Withdrawals from the scheme for financial hardship reasons have increased significantly in recent years. In ... <a title="Money: How long are KiwiSaver members waiting for withdrawals?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/money-how-long-are-kiwisaver-members-waiting-for-withdrawals/" aria-label="Read more about Money: How long are KiwiSaver members waiting for withdrawals?">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a new podcast, No Stupid Questions, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop ... <a title="Why does a war in Iran affect NZ house prices and home loans? – Ask Susan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/why-does-a-war-in-iran-affect-nz-house-prices-and-home-loans-ask-susan/" aria-label="Read more about Why does a war in Iran affect NZ house prices and home loans? – Ask Susan">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand KMD has delayed the release of its financial results. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Over the course of this week, one of the country’s most well-known retailers has delayed the release of its financial results, not once, but twice. The moves by KMD Brands – owner of well-known outdoor goods brands Kathmandu ... <a title="What’s going on at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/whats-going-on-at-kathmandu-owner-kmd-brands/" aria-label="Read more about What’s going on at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands?">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jim Grenon’s stake now sits 0.1 percent below the threshold that would trigger a compulsory takeover offer. Supplied/RNZ: Brad White New Zealand-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon has increased his shareholding in listed media company NZME, owner of the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB. A notice to the NZX shows Grenon ... <a title="NZ-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon becomes NZME’s largest shareholder" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/nz-based-canadian-billionaire-jim-grenon-becomes-nzmes-largest-shareholder/" aria-label="Read more about NZ-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon becomes NZME’s largest shareholder">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Consumer Confidence falls to 91.3 points from 100.1 in February A net negative 14 percent of households think it is a good time to make a major purchase A net 10 percent expect to be better off this time next year, down from last month’s net 20 percent A net ... <a title="Households closing their wallets as consumer confidence falls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/households-closing-their-wallets-as-consumer-confidence-falls/" aria-label="Read more about Households closing their wallets as consumer confidence falls">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Synlait milk truck. Synlait/supplied Paying dairy farmers a premium for their white gold could come at a cost to Synlait Milk, according to an agribusiness expert. The Dunsandel-based processor and exporter increased its farmgate milk price this week to up to $9.90 per kilogram of milk solids for the financial ... <a title="Synlait juggles high milk price risk with retaining farmer-suppliers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/synlait-juggles-high-milk-price-risk-with-retaining-farmer-suppliers/" aria-label="Read more about Synlait juggles high milk price risk with retaining farmer-suppliers">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has fleshed out its National Fuel Plan, outlining rationing measures that would be taken if supplies start running dry. Resembling the Covid alert levels, the plan has four ‘phases’. New Zealand is at phase one. Phase 2 would see homes, businesses and the public sector encouraged to conserve fuel. ... <a title="Government reveals details of fuel crisis rationing plan – and who will be prioritised" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/government-reveals-details-of-fuel-crisis-rationing-plan-and-who-will-be-prioritised/" aria-label="Read more about Government reveals details of fuel crisis rationing plan – and who will be prioritised">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caroline Kirk of Mahana Farm at Raukawa south of Hastings, that’s home to hundreds of bulls and up to 10,000 lambs at peak. SUPPLIED/CAROLINE KIRK Farms that rely on fuel are running dry as rural distributors face new limits due to spiking demand. In Central Hawke’s Bay, the Kirk family’s large ... <a title="Farms running dry of fuel as rural distributors struggle with allocation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/farms-running-dry-of-fuel-as-rural-distributors-struggle-with-allocation/" aria-label="Read more about Farms running dry of fuel as rural distributors struggle with allocation">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Xero will integrate Anthropic’s Claude AI system directly into its platform. Accounting software company Xero and artificial intelligence firm Anthropic have announced a multi-year deal to add AI tools to the accounting softward giant’s tools. Under the deal, Xero will integrate Anthropic’s Claude AI system directly into its platform – and ... <a title="Xero signs deal with AI giant Anthropic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/xero-signs-deal-with-ai-giant-anthropic/" aria-label="Read more about Xero signs deal with AI giant Anthropic">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Warehouse says its net profit for the six months ended 1 February rose by third on the year earlier, though revenue was little changed. SUPPLIED Retailer The Warehouse has reported an improved first half net profit despite tough trading conditions. The retailer, which operated Red Sheds, Noel Leeming and Stationery, ... <a title="Warehouse Group half-year net profit up a third to $15.7 million" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/warehouse-group-half-year-net-profit-up-a-third-to-15-7-million/" aria-label="Read more about Warehouse Group half-year net profit up a third to $15.7 million">Read more</a>
