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Fuel cost shock: Fletcher warns plastics and insulation most exposed

The group consumes nearly 36 million litres of fuel annually Diesel makes up 94% of that.

Plumbers warn of cost squeeze after pipe prices to rise 25%

Plumbers have tried to buy pipes in bulk to stockpile and delay having to pay more.

US firm wins consent for $650m takeover of Wellington parts trader

Americans spotted growth in the Kiwi car parts trading business founded in 2004.

NZ CEO pay survey: The $17m boss who broke our spreadsheet

Are any CEOs really worth $17.3m? What the pay survey tells us.

Gas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer works

Gas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.

Sealord boss fears more factory closures as fuel and wages bite

Sealord CEO Doug Paulin warns ongoing fuel costs could erase $25m in profit for the firm.

'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at risk

Frozen vegetables, Gregg's coffee and several dip brands would be axed.

From data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second half

But expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.