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Kiwi exporters briefed on US tariff refunds

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Exporters are being urged to work closely with their import counterparts over possible Trump tariff refunds, following a decision by the US Supreme Court which...

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Consumer NZ upset at possible end of surcharge ban

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson introduced legislation last year to ban in-store card surcharges. 123RF Consumer NZ says it is disappointed by news the...

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Speech to the Infrastructure NZ One Day Conference

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone.  It’s great to be here today.  I’d like to thank Katie Bradford for the warm welcome and Nick Leggett and his team at...

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Online surveys to reduce burden on businesses

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A Stats NZ programme to move more business surveys online is helping reduce the burden on businesses, Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti and Small Business and...

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Union calls for banks to let staff work from home

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The cost of fuel has risen sharply in the past month. 123RF Workers First Union has asked banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions to do...

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Testing for asbestos in kids’ play sand no game

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Asbestos removal is carried out. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Tucked above an unassuming safety store in Auckland, a small team is making big inroads into...

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Briscoes Group trialling facial recognition tech

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Briscoes Group is halfway through a year-long trial which began in September 2025. RNZ Facial recognition technology (FRT) trials are underway in 18 Briscoes and Rebel...

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What’s happened to the price of gold?

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Gold prices have slipped in recent days. 123RF Gold prices have slipped in recent days, but there are predictions that it might not last. Precious metals...