Consumer debt dips to $14.5b but 470,000 Kiwis are behind on payments

Arrears are higher for those who live in the North Island. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Tower to charge more for insurance on properties at higher risk from slips and sea surges

Around 10% of the insurer's customers will face a median rise of $230 a year. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Mercury Energy impresses as NZX 50 dips 0.3% – Market close

Mercury Energy shares rose 1.64% to $6.50 after it released its full-year earnings. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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SkyCity NZX halt: Casino operator plans capital raise announcement

Dual-listed Casino operator expects to make a “material announcement” on Thursday. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Scam warning: FMA cautions Kiwis against investing in StrykerFusion schemes, owner David Sevelle banned from financial services

The man behind the business has been banned from offering financial services. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Popular Palmerston North eatery Cafe Cuba in liquidation

The popular Palmerston North cafe has been running since 1996. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Five things to look for in Sky TV’s full-year result

A game of two halves. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Nation of Debt: Higher taxes, deeper spending cuts inevitable as economy suffers from long Covid

Some tough political choices will need to be made. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Artificial intelligence: New Zealand firms embrace AI, yet struggle with full integration and skills gap

The most common AI use is automating repetitive tasks, reported by 68%. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Contact Energy CEO says building more renewables key to solving NZ’s energy issues

Retail power prices rose 11% in the year to July, gas prices up 14%. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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