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12 January 2026

I've kept low-cost, high-fun habits alive for years, even after returning home to a city where socialising often seems to mean shelling out.

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It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago
	12 Jan: It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago... more

Air New Zealand has been making improvements in its aircraft on-time performance
	12 Jan: Air New Zealand has been making improvements in its aircraft on-time performance... more

NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small. That could be a strength in 2026
	12 Jan: Globally, specialised small firms are demonstrating the power of being better, not bigger. NZ could capitalise on the trend if it adjusts some long-held assumptions.... more

Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans
	12 Jan: Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans... more

The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency
	12 Jan: The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency... more

The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power
	12 Jan: The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power... more

Grocery costs remained largely unchanged over the Christmas period
	12 Jan: Grocery costs remained largely unchanged over the Christmas period... more

If you think you're paying too much for a cup of coffee, there's good news and bad
	11 Jan: If you think you're paying too much for a cup of coffee, there's good news and bad... more

New Zealand households and small businesses will soon have a simpler way to slash their electricity bills
	11 Jan: New Zealand households and small businesses will soon have a simpler way to slash their electricity bills... more

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Most Popular Recent Business News

10 Jan: It's full steam ahead for a local Wellington gaming company, as the sector continues to boom ++++++++++++++++

10 Jan: An industry professional believes you can only be optimistic about New Zealand's gaming industry heading into the new year ++++++++++++++

19 Jan: A word of caution as calls grow to fund weight-management drugs ++++++++++++++

13 Jan: Retail New Zealand is warning dismal Boxing Day sales reinforces there's a way to go for consumers to be ready to spend again ++++++++++++++

19 Jan: Drug researchers say the collapsing price of methamphetamine has concerning implications +++++++++++++

28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui ++++++++++++

19 Jan: Northlanders may have to wait until Wednesday until access to all roads is restored following flooding in its North Eastern area +++++++++++

Business NewsLinks

8 Feb: This hp mini pc delivers big power for $350 (PC World)

7 Feb: Epstein emails: so-called 'shady financier' was andrew's 'trusted money man' (BBCWorld)

7 Feb: Head of firm founded by mandelson to quit (BBCWorld)

6 Feb: How a punt on the nfl made this former swan the best in the business (Sydney Morning Herald)

6 Feb: Us justice dept. wants google to hurt more after monopoly trial (PC World)

6 Feb: Fanduel sports network’s collapse is great for baseball fans (PC World)

5 Feb: This ms office 2024 deal gets you lifetime access for 60% off (PC World)

5 Feb: 'it's a ghost town': customers staying away after moa point sewage spill in wellington (RadioNZ)

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Today's News

Education:
Fire crews have contained a huge blaze at a Taupo high school to the building it started in 21:57

Rugby:
Sprinter Zoe Hobbs has seared her competition with a scorching win at the Sir Graham Douglas Invitational athletics meet in Auckland 21:17

Soccer:
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed the idea this season's Premier League title chase is over if his side lose to Liverpool in Anfield tomorrow morning 18:57

Soccer:
Liverpool manager Arne Slot understands tomorrow morning's opponents Manchester City remain a force despite not being in their best form 18:37

Rugby:
The Black Ferns Sevens will square off against Australia once again in a world series tournament decider later tonight 18:27

Rugby League:
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will reunite with coach Wayne Bennett at South Sydney after signing a three-year contract, a development that has the NRL world in shock 18:07

Environment:
Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure 17:27

Rugby League:
A monumental signing in the NRL, with arguably the game's best prop to shift clubs after the upcoming season 16:57

Christchurch:
New Zealanders hoped never to see the Christchurch terrorist again. Now he wants to appeal his sentence 16:27

Rugby:
The Highlanders are keeping their fingers crossed for Fabian Holland as they prepare to find out more about the All Blacks lock's injury 16:17

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