Articles by Cameron Smith
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Business
'Feels like extortion': Kitchen Things customers asked to stump up thousands more for purchased items
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 12:05pmA Kitchen Things customer has been told they must pay almost $2000 extra to receive a stove they had already bought, while...
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Business
House prices forecast to rise 5.4% in 2026 as 'comatose' market awakens – economist
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 1:12pmHouse prices are forecast to grow 5.4% next year as New Zealand’s housing market awakens from its slumber, according to Westpac...
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Business
Butter blowout: The $12 block hitting your wallet
Friday, 2 May 2025, 2:12pmPrices for 500g blocks of butter have risen by as much as $3 since January. Westpac economist says we could see retail prices...
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World
‘Liberation Day’ - Trump announces 10% tariff on NZ goods, China and EU hit even harder
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:48amUS President Donald Trump has imposed 10% tariffs on New Zealand goods. Trump announced reciprocal tariffs of half, saying...
