12 August 2025
Stats NZ figures show ready-mixed concrete volume produced in the year to June, was down six-percent on the previous quarter.

In the June quarter, it was down 10-percent annually.

There is optimism, though.

A survey by Kennards Hire reveals more than 90-percent of industry leaders, feel confident about the next five years.

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Deaths in Gaza from airdrops as countries try to deliver more aid 7:47

Business:
House prices are back on the rise, but Auckland and Wellington prices are taking longer to turn around 7:47

Entertainment:
Linda Hogan has paid tribute to her ex-husband Hulk Hogan on what would've been his 72nd birthday 7:42

Law and Order:
Police have shot two people in Christchurch overnight - killing one, and critically injuring a second 7:37

International:
China and US clash over South China Sea operation near disputed shoal 7:27

Christchurch:
A police incident has closed State Highway 1 between Burnham and Rolleston, south of Christchurch 7:27

Law and Order:
Central Otago's troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant is going to be checked on less regularly 7:17

Entertainment:
Bob Odenkirk "turned grey right away" after suffering a heart attack on the set of Better Call Saul 7:12

Business:
New Zealand exporters are remaining upbeat 7:07

Entertainment:
Danielle Spencer has died 6:42

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