Business & Markets

Use of 'basic AI' for jobseeker benefit renewels

Opponents of a law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of artificial intelligence to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries. But... Read More

Chathams and Air NZ mull interline deal

Air Chathams is looking to build on its services to regional New Zealand. As part of NZME's On The Up campaign, chief operating officer Duane Emeny reveals... Read More

Ballance vows to learn from conveyor death

A leading fertiliser business fined $420,000 after safety failures resulted in a factory worker's death says it is committed to learning from the tragedy. Wesley... Read More

KiwiRail truck struck by train near Kaimai Tunnel

A head-on collision between a freight train and a KiwiRail maintenance truck near the Kaimai Tunnel in Bay of Plenty has sparked investigations. Staff were... Read More

Squeeze the most out of citrus fruit this season

Nature is serving up a vitamin-packed feast of citrus, just in time to help boost immunity for the colder months ahead. Juicy, tangy and bursting with vitamin... Read More

Bee-autiful honey harvest in the BoP

A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season, with the weather on their side and a particularly favourable spring. The local economy... Read More

Tauriko Business Estate still growing after 20 yrs

Over almost 20 years, the Tauriko Business Estate has transformed the landscape on Tauranga's southwestern fringe. Where kiwifruit vines once grew, there is... Read More

Revitalising Katikati’s economy with clusters

A new initiative in Katikati is focused on boosting businesses and expanding the job market. The Focus Katikati Trust aims to grow businesses and job numbers... Read More

Metal fragments found in Pams oat bars

A batch of Pams brand Afghan Oat Baked Bars has been urgently recalled due to possible metal contamination, New Zealand Food Safety announced Friday. New... Read More

McClay gets clarification on Tariffs

Trade Minister Todd McClay says his United States counterparts have clarified some details around how the new tariffs regime will work. He said he had asked... Read More

Conveyor belt death: Ballance fined $420k

A 'ticking time bomb”. That's how the conveyor belt system that killed factory worker Wesley Tomich has been described by his sister. 'Traumatised”... Read More

More than half of workers regret career choice

More than half of New Zealand workers wish they had chosen a different career according to a new survey. The Evolving Working Life Report, conducted by the... Read More