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NZ small businesses lag productivity of Australia and UK, new Xero study shows

Productivity per employee fell to $9168.90, down from $9389.30 in the prior quarter.

Far-right leader says Australia 'cannot be a multicultural society’ in fiery address

Pauline Hanson has blasted the mainstream media in an address to the National Press Club.

'Unprecedented' El Niño on the cards – could exceed previous events

Canterbury is already in a meteorological drought as conditions worsen.

Cleary to play in Origin MCG game thanks to painkilling injection

Scans showed a tear to his abdominal core and heavy bruising.

How a brief TV role gave Amy Adams the skills to save a life

The actor met the man again a year later and learned he had survived.

Shania Twain embraces body confidence at 60 after years of self-doubt

She said cutting sugar and fats and exercising more helped her rebuild confidence.

Haaland adds another double as Norway hold off Senegal comeback

Norway secured a spot in the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal.

Mbappe double powers France to victory over Iraq after two-hour storm delay

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in his 100th match for France.

Ukrainian academic reveals what life is like inside war-torn Ukraine | Ryan Bridge TODAY

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What changed after almost four months of war? Analysts say not much

New York Times: Why the new Iran deal may change less than Washington hoped.

Who is Andy Burnham, the man who could be Britain’s next prime minister?

New York Times: Allies hope Burnham could mend Labour's relationship with voters.

‘I didn’t want to hurt him’: Kiwi influencer loses bid to keep job after supermarket scuffle

Tamati Hohaia said he acted in self-defence and to protect a female customer in distress.

Trump faces new hurdles after deal: Iran's leverage, Israel's attacks, Maga's backlash

Washington Post: US intel agencies believe Israel is likely to try to undermine the deal.

Cybercriminals are cashing in on World Cup fever - why businesses should be wary

Fans are eager to engage, and a fear of missing out is making people easy targets.

Banking built for how business works

A relationship-first approach is winning deals from Aussie rivals.

Why your mortgage rate isn’t the most important number

How to save hundreds of thousands on your home loan.

The Auckland schoolboy who dreams of owning a supermarket

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