Business & Markets

There’s no shame in asking for help

We're at the time of the year when things can become particularly financially tough. Holidays are is not cheap, accommodating family is not cheap, and paying... Read More

Five tips for Boxing Day sales

Consumer NZ shares five tips to help New Zealanders spend smarter and navigate the frantic marketing frenzy this Boxing Day. Check them out below before... Read More

Warning for Boxing Day sale bargain hunters

Bargain hunting shoppers are being warned to do their research before hitting the malls for Boxing Day sales. New research from price comparison website PriceSpy... Read More

Batches of Smith Meats ham recalled

Some ham has been recalled just days before Christmas amid concerns the meat may be undercooked. The ham - specific batches of Smith Meats Branded Cooked... Read More

What's on: Christmas markets, movies and music

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 a mostly cloudy day... Read More

Anglers warned about rogue fishing licence website

Fish & Game New Zealand is urging anglers to beware of an overseas-based website offering its services to help purchase a fishing licence. The Fish Assistant... Read More

Lighter stockings to save for essentials

Some stores are starting their Boxing Day sales early as they try to make up for a slow Christmas shopping season. Tighter budgets mean lighter stockings... Read More

Tourism summer poised to be a cracker

The tourism industry is feeling positive as all indications point to a solid summer season ahead, the second since New Zealand's borders fully opened. A... Read More

ASB Tauranga supports the community this Christmas

ASB Tauranga and Mount Maunganui have donated $10,000 to three local charities to support the community this Christmas. Seeing the need in the community in... Read More

Three arrests following aggravated robbery

Police are making enquries to locate a fourth person after arresting three others following a robbery in Hamilton last weekend. Police have arrested three... Read More

Can you spot a fake banknote?

Police are warning retailers to be extra wary of counterfeit cash over the busy holiday period. A number of counterfeit notes have been reported around New... Read More

An actress and a beauty queen jump out of a plane

Why did the beauty queen and the actress jump out of an aeroplane at 12,000 feet. Because they're good mates, because they're quiet thrill seekers and because... Read More