Business & Markets

Local leaders share hopes for 2026

From easing cost-of-living pressures to building healthier, more resilient communities, Bay of Plenty leaders have high hopes for their region. Reporter Annabel... Read More

Fuel merger planned, pump price cut promised

Two low-cost fuel providers have announced plans to merge their New Zealand networks into one, promising 'to drive lower pump prices” for motorists... Read More

Midday Christmas spending peak drops again in NZ

Christmas Eve has retained its title as the busiest shopping day of the year, but the peak hour was well down on previous years. Payments network Worldline... Read More

How a family-run bar survived 21 years of change

Two locations, three expansions, and 21 years later, Cornerstone Bar has stood the test of time. The family-owned Tauranga institution celebrates its 21st... Read More

Holiday money tips from the Banking Ombudsman

The Banking Ombudsman is reminding Kiwis to take a few simple steps to protect their finances and get help if they need it during the holidays. Banking Ombudsman... Read More

11,000 homes cut off monthly, data shows

More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows. The Electricity Authority has published a new disconnections for non-payment... Read More

Govt fast-tracks Waihī North gold mine expansion

The Government has approved OceanaGold's Waihī North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihī area until 2043. The decision is... Read More

Innovation festival brings futurist to Tauranga

DayBreak - Festival of Innovation is returning to light up Tauranga city centre on Wednesday, February 25. The full line-up of speakers and sessions has been... Read More

Shoppers visit Ikea in ‘unprecedented’ numbers

Shoppers from as far away as Canterbury and Otago headed to Ikea in its first week of operation. Dot Loves Data has used insights from ANZ transaction data... Read More

Food prices fall for third month

Food prices increased by 4.4% in the 12 months to November, but once again have decreased on a monthly basis for the third time in a row, according to Stats... Read More

Old-school scams hit busy SMEs

Half of New Zealand's small and medium sized businesses have responded to a scam attempt in the last year while nearly 50% admit they struggle to prioritise... Read More

Ōtūmoetai Rotary’s last car boot sale of year

The Rotary Club of Ōtūmoetai is hosting its last car boot sale of 2025 this Sunday, from 8am-11am, at Ōtūmoetai College. Items for sale will include bric-a-brac,... Read More