Business & Markets

The country's strongest growing region

The bottom of the South Island has had the strongest growing regions in the first part of the year, but prospects for the rest of the year look subdued, according... Read More

Helping businesses solve sustainability challenges

New Zealand companies who believe they can't afford to operate sustainably in today's tough economy are being offered help to tackle one of the biggest challenges... Read More

No timeframe set for Port share sell-down

The decision to enable a managed sell-down is not a final decision to sell any shares in Port of Tauranga Limited, which will require further council approval,... Read More

Celebrations for 100 years of Four Square

Four Square Mount Maunganui will be celebrating 100 years of Four Square on July 4. Four Square's roots stretch back a century ago when on July 4, 1924, a... Read More

Company insolvencies and liquidations up

High numbers of company insolvencies and liquidations point to extremely harsh trading conditions in construction, hospitality and retail, an expert says. Data... Read More

Regional Infrastructure Fund opens to applications

Councils, iwi, businesses and community organisations with infrastructure projects that support regional priorities are invited to apply for funding from the... Read More

July 1 changes that may affect your bank account

The start of July brings a raft of changes that will affect households across the country. From prescription changes to mortgage tweaks, the rules, fees and... Read More

Bayfair jewellery smash-and-grab robber sentenced

A judge reluctantly sending a young offender to prison following a smash and grab of a jewellery store, has told him, 'we're not giving up on you”. Cypris... Read More

Fuel tax to end as July 1 changes kick in

From Monday, the cost of living will be eased for many New Zealanders as July 1 changes kick in, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. 'Abolishing the Auckland... Read More

Wealthy Kiwis sell their treasure to stay afloat

The cost of living crisis is squeezing Kiwis at the top end of town, one of Auckland's leading luxury real estate agents claimed. Michael Boulgaris tells... Read More

Where are Newhubs biggest stars going?

Warner Bros Discovery confirmed in April that Newshub is shutting down on July 5. The closure will affect some of New Zealand's highest-profile and award-winning... Read More

Directory for those supporting neurodiversity

SociaLink and Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga have launched a map and directory for those in the social, health or education sector managing neurodiverse clients. SociaLink... Read More