Business & Markets

Celebrating 65 years of the kiwifruit

The kiwifruit capital of New Zealand is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone. It's 65 years since the fruit that's become synonymous with New Zealand... Read More

Universities plead for more government subsidies

Universities are warning of catastrophic consequences if the government does not renew a one-off funding boost made by its predecessor. The sector is in the... Read More

Further sesame seed recalls due to Salmonella fear

Following Friday's recall of imported sesame seeds, New Zealand Food Safety is supporting further recalls of sesame seed products due to the possible presence... Read More

What's on: music, markets and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting rain, possibly heavy... Read More

Tough times for hospitality industry - survey

The Restaurant Association has released new survey results that paint a concerning picture of the current state of the hospitality industry. Businesses across... Read More

Benefit sanctions surge by more than 50%

Beneficiaries are feeling the impact of the government's tougher stance - with the number of sanctions issued in the June quarter this year up more than... Read More

Inflation stable in June quarter, annual rate down

Annual inflation fell to 3.3 per cent in the June quarter, below Reserve Bank expectations of 3.6 per cent ​​​​​​. For the June quarter, inflation... Read More

Thames residents fed up with fuel prices

Residents of the Coromandel town of Thames are fed up with the high price of petrol in their region, which they say is disproportionately high compared to nearby... Read More

Economic development inter-regional collaboration

Waikato and Western Bay of Plenty's regional economic development agencies have called for greater inter-regional collaboration. Priority One, the Western... Read More

Is the grass greener in the UK and Australia?

More and more Kiwis are heading overseas to see if the grass is really greener on the other side. Most are heading to Australia, with the latest figures... Read More

'Time running out' for tax dodgers

Inland Revenue is warning "time is running out" for people who are deliberately avoiding their tax obligations - as one tax expert warns more scrutiny is coming... Read More

‘Crushing’ prison sentence for Bayfair robber

A teen involved in a smash-and-grab robbery of a Michael Hill Jewellers store has been given a "crushing" sentence, with the judge saying this kind of offending... Read More