Business & Markets

Trade Minister to hold trans-Tasman discussion

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will travel to Australia today for meetings with Australian Trade Minister, Senator Don Farrell, and the Australia... Read More

Fashion through the years

When it comes to fully immersing yourself in an occasion, nothing beats dressing the part. If you're heading to the Katikati A&P Show at Uretara Domain on... Read More

A shedload of community opportunities

It's been just over a year since the men of Katikati moved to their own 'shed” they can now, hopefully, call their forever home. After a few years in... Read More

NZ's economy took 'developed world's biggest hit

New Zealand's economy suffered the biggest hit in the world in 2024, HSBC says, but there are signs that conditions are starting to improve. HSBC chief... Read More

Invest New Zealand launched to boost economy

The government has launched Invest New Zealand, a bold initiative to attract foreign investment, create high-paying jobs, and grow the economy. Invest New... Read More

Government hints at major mining announcement

The Government has hinted at a 'major” mining announcement next week. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised mining's role in boosting the economy... Read More

Mansion firm charged worker, fired a week later

An Auckland construction company used a Singapore agency to charge a migrant thousands of dollars in fees to get a job, and sacked him after a week. The Employment... Read More

Dracula’s show returns with added performances

Big, loud, sexy, silly and fun are the words used by Dracula's chief executive to describe the show coming to Rotorua in July. Dracula's has added two... Read More

How your tax rate could reach 80%

If you have ever felt as though you end up worse off when you work more, a new Treasury paper indicates you might be right. The analytical note, released... Read More

Economic growth the key to better days ahead

Turbocharging New Zealand's economic growth is the key to brighter days ahead for all Kiwis, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said. In the Prime Minister's... Read More

Four decades of hot meals and warm smiles

Not many people can claim they've continuously volunteered during 40 years of their life - let alone to the same organisation. But Maungatapu's Pam Smith can. The... Read More

Enrolled nurses unable to find jobs

Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training that they hoped would open up more career opportunities... Read More