How much insurance do you really need? – Mary Holm

OPINION: Basic life insurance cover is vital, even for low-income families. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ sharemarket ends first week up over 1% – Market close

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 20.61 points or 0.15%. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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US President Donald Trump orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $346 billion in mortgage bonds

US President wants bond buy to make it easier for Americans to buy a home. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin on growth, the economy, election and Waiheke holiday

'A stronger economy unlocks the health and education system we all want.' Source: NZ Herald Business News

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ManageMyHealth data breach victim’s health records vanish from portal, as she awaits brain scan results

Situation distressing as woman awaits brain scan results. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Elon Musk’s X social media platform could be banned in Britain over Grok AI chatbot row

Ofcom can use new Online Safety Act powers to block X and its Grok chatbot from the UK. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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How Northern Hemisphere flu season and tariffs will influence Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s outlook

Northern Hemisphere flu hospitalisations can move FPH revenue by about 5%. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Media Insider: UK rugby writer and haka critic Stephen Jones retires – then enters into an online storm; TVNZ’s new Chase, Love Island deal; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap

Moderators remove UK rugby writer's barbed responses; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ must prepare for the end of the rules-based era – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: If international law no longer exists, NZ needs a new approach. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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FPH, Eroad and Vista stakes lifted as NZ sharemarket ends flat

Trading was thin, with just 18.67m shares worth $66.5m changing hands. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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