Business & Markets

New fines for fisheries offences come into force

Fisheries offences will be subject to a broader range of penalties to ensure the punishment fits the crime under regulatory changes that come into effect on... Read More

Targeted support when relocating for work

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston said there will be targeted help if people need to relocate for a job. The Relocate for Work... Read More

Island Vibes in the Bay

It's the closest you'll get to having a Cook Islands holiday without getting on a plane. For the first time, the annual Flavour of Plenty is giving locals the... Read More

Work from home, or work from work? Why not both?

Our lives changed significantly five years ago, when the Covid pandemic swept the world and New Zealand - like many countries - locked down. We discovered... Read More

RubyRed Kiwifruit lands in supermarkets

Fruit lovers can now enjoy the much-anticipated Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit, which has arrived in supermarkets and fresh fruit retailers nationally. The unique... Read More

24 eateries vie for top spot in Plates of Plenty

Food lovers are encouraged to sample unique creations at 24 eateries taking part in this year's Plates of Plenty Challenge in the Coastal Bay of Plenty. The... Read More

RMA delays could drive up building costs

The quarry industry is warning of shortages and rising costs for foundation materials due to at least two more years of delays in obtaining consent. While... Read More

The new threat to the undersea internet cables

A new Chinese tool capable of cutting the most fortified undersea data cable has stoked fears for the spider web of fibre-optic cables that are the lifeblood... Read More

Call for ticketing changes after festival failure

There's a call for laws to be introduced requiring ticket sellers for big events to hold punters' cash in trust, so we don't see a repeat of fans'... Read More

Kiwifruit industry set for record breaking year

The stars are aligning for the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry. 'If we execute well, there is a solid, reliable, decade ahead,” said Andrew Dunstan,... Read More

Cost of living support coming for Kiwis

More than 900 thousand superannuitants and almost five thousand veterans are among the New Zealanders set to receive a significant financial boost from next... Read More

Chris Penk slams councils for pausing consents

The building and construction minister is criticising councils for "stopping the clock" on building consent applications, after data showed 64 percent were paused... Read More