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Developers say the increases could make some projects untenable.
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Everything you need to know about Lime scooters
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Supermarket ad banned for being 'too political'
The short animation highlights the impact deforestation for palm oil has on orangutans.
Lift-off: Rocket Lab's first fully commercial rocket mission a success
Rocket Lab this afternoon launched its Electron rocket.
Amazon has a rival in Japan and its stock is soaring
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MoneyGram fined $125 million for failing to crack down on fraudulent money transfers
The money exchange has agreed to pay the penalty.
Big read: The meat replacement no one knows what to call
Battle lines blur lab-grown substitutes as Big Meat invests in the startups making them.
Workers trapped in the 'gig economy'
Academic says full-time gig economy workers unlikely to secure future employment.
Fallen paradise: Can Waiwera be saved?
Property owners are hoping to revive once-bustling hot pools complex.
Kiwi brands' plans for China's biggest shopping day of the year
Retailers are increasingly jumping on China's 11.11 shopping bandwagon.
'Coastal beauty' scoops award
Stunning house overlooking Piha was judged to be the best in New Zealand.
Māori protester plans mass anti-Fletcher action
Pania Newton said housing would "desecrate" the land.
Former real estate boss to appear in court on tax charge
Ex-Harcourts agent faces tax charge.
Employment case backfires: Woman's legal fees 10 times more than pay-out
Woman unjustifiably dismissed paid more than 10 times what she received - in legal fees.
Controversial Auckland housing estate gets green light after appeal fails
Māori land protest appeal against Fletcher's Ihumātao housing estate fails.
'Bank of Wishes': Dubious company names that are banned
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Unsafe levels of lead found in tapware in New Zealand
Calls for Government to undertake an urgent review of all tapwear and plumbing products.
Real estate agents fined after $1.2m client funds goes missing
Two Auckland real estate agents were found guilty of misconduct this month.
Nova Energy enters broadband market
Energy retailer Nova is making the move into the telecommunications space.
Parallel import dispute heats up over Weber BBQs
BBQ brand Weber has found itself in centre of parallel import dispute.
Comedian Raybon Kan's legal win over car dealer insurance
Consumer NZ: "In our view, this insurance isn't worth the cost."
Most real estate agency creditors won't be paid, say liquidators
Harcourts is suing an ex-agency chief for $1.27m after business collapse.
Uber rival Ola launches in New Zealand
Indian ride-sharing giant Ola has today launched in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Where Jeff Bezos' jet flies most - and what it says about Amazon's second HQ
Flight records of Amazon founder's private plane reveal some interesting findings.
All-female ridesharing service ready to launch
Auckland's newest all-female ridesharing service is set to launch next month.
Rot, 'bogged weatherboards': Agent hit with $35k penalty
Real estate agent ordered to pay just over $35,000
Foodstuffs gobbles six months of Hawke's Bay organic ice cream in one sitting
Hastings ice-cream maker rushed off its feet as supermarkets buy in.
Spring fever: Auckland house prices surge to 2018 record
Spring pushes up house sale prices according to agent.
Small Business: Baby sitting businesses gears up to launch in NZ
Sittr co-founder Sam Mckinnon discusses how her minding business was born on her travels.
Work to start again on stalled Union Green apartments
Union Green construction planned to re-start this month.