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NZ’s finance industry is required by law to treat customers fairly – but how do we define ‘fair’?

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30 January 2026

Treating consumers of financial products and services fairly seems uncontroversial. But translating it into a legal obligation can have unintended consequences.

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The Finance Minister's dispelling concern the official cash rate will be hiked this year
	30 Jan: The Finance Minister's dispelling concern the official cash rate will be hiked this year... more

The US wants to control Venezuela's finances. These armed groups could make it difficult
	30 Jan: The US plan to "recover" Venezuela could spark a domestic backlash in a country that is already heavily divided among various armed groups that have political interests.... more

Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks
	30 Jan: Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks... more

A potential lesson for all retailers - from the Lululemon leggings saga
	30 Jan: A potential lesson for all retailers - from the Lululemon leggings saga... more

Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure
	30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure... more

The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools
	29 Jan: The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools... more

New Zealand export values have been surging
	29 Jan: New Zealand export values have been surging... more

The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe
	29 Jan: The US may be stepping back from some engagements on the world stage. That’s not necessarily bad news for the rest of the world, an analyst argues.... more

Plans to future-proof Queenstown's power supply - include a new transmission line from Cromwell
	29 Jan: Plans to future-proof Queenstown's power supply - include a new transmission line from Cromwell... more

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08 Feb: Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly +++++++++++++++++

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

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13 Feb: Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion +++++++++++++

06 Feb: A property manager says the numbers of students looking for flats is lower than previous years +++++++++++++

10 Feb: People are being urged to buy local tinned fruit, as imports from overseas flood the market ++++++++++++

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25 Feb: 'buy an island': cnmi leader makes pitch to investors at us-pacific summit in hawaii (RadioNZ)

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Today's News

Wellington:
A fruitful fan-funding exercise for injured Wellington Phoenix women's footballer Sabitra Bhandari 11:57

Entertainment:
Sinners' Wunmi Mosaku has won her first EE BAFTA Film Award 11:51

Business:
Regional airlines are waiting with bated breath - as the Government dishes out the first loan to support at-risk routes 11:27

Entertainment:
Sean Penn was dec lared Best Supporting Actor at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards 11:21

International:
Iran signs 'secret' $700m deal for Russian air defence systems, reports say 11:17

National:
Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks – and the US military knows it 11:17

Environment:
Three Banks Peninsula properties have been red-stickered - in the wake of last week's severe flooding and landslips 11:07

Entertainment:
Jacob Elordi has likened filming his and Margot Robbie's steamy Wuthering Heights sex scenes to "choreographing a fight scene or a dance sequence" 10:51

Hockey:
US Winter Olympic ice hockey hero Jack Hughes excited to meet Donald Trump as mum defends Kash Patel video 10:47

Law and Order:
A 24-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in relation to a fatal crash on State Highway One south of Taupo 10:47

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