What causes construction sector suicides? First report out on reasons for 300 deaths in a decade

Job insecurity, business pressures, demands to deliver on deadlines and dealing with illness and injury were factors involved in 300 suicides in New Zealand's multi-billion dollar construction sector in a decade, according to a new... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Skipper blames cost-cutting for Waiheke ferry woes, Fullers blames weather

A senior Fullers skipper believes continuing troubles with the company's Waiheke service are due to cost-cutting initiatives.The skipper, who has more than 10 years working experience with the company, says troubles started for... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ dollar stagnates amid US and British holidays

The New Zealand dollar was little changed with the major United States and British markets closed for holidays and after US President Donald Trump made positive noises about reaching a trade agreement with Japan.The kiwi was trading... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Air NZ CEO denies possible move to politics

Air New Zealand's chief executive has today dismissed claims he was considering standing for National in the Botany seat.Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper said he believed Christopher Luxon could be an option for National... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Event management company owned by Max Key's friend and group member Joshua Troskie placed into liquidation

An event management company owned by Max Key's friend and business partner Joshua Troskie has been placed into liquidation owing $33,000.Troskie voluntarily placed his company Troskie Limited into liquidation following filed court... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Papakura Salvation Army store's sign banning pyjamas causes controversy

A store manager has revealed why she put a pyjama ban sign up in a South Auckland store after a social media post caused controversy.A photo of the sign, which is placed in the window of the Papakura Salvation Army, was shared on... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Shares fall as F&P Healthcare gives up gains

New Zealand shares fell, with investors locking in recent gains from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare after the medical humidifier and breathing mask maker reported another record profit. The S&P/NZX 50 Index declined 74.65 points, or... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ dollar treads water through Northern Hemisphere holidays

The New Zealand dollar was little changed as 10-year wholesale money remained below 2 percent and, with much of the Northern Hemisphere on holiday on Monday night, New Zealand time, markets will probably continue treading water.The... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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ComCom investigates BNZ over CCCFA compliance

The Commerce Commission has told Bank of New Zealand it has commenced an investigation into BNZ's compliance with particular disclosure requirements under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003.BNZ reveals the investigation... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Uber NZ culling staff

Uber NZ is cutting a "significant" number of staff as it retrenches roles to Sydney, the Herald understands.Over the past few months, departing senior staff have not been replaced.And now staff still with the company are going... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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