Business & Markets

Things 'about to get scary' for coffee industry

Things are about to get "very scary" for New Zealand's coffee and café industry, one roaster and café owner is warning. Richard Corney,... Read More

How much falling interest rates might save you

Home loan borrowers stand to save hundreds of dollars a month this year when their loans roll off higher fixed terms on to new, lower rates. In the next six... Read More

St John seeks Govt backing for growing needs

Hato Hone St John continues to play a vital role in Aotearoa New Zealand's health system, responding to sustained high demand for its ambulance services. Frontline... Read More

The new builds changing the face of Tauranga

Commercial builds in Tauranga remain strong despite the economic downturn, with nearly $444 million in building consents issued in 2024. Tauranga City... Read More

Fonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas

Fonterra has announced it is converting two of its North Island gas boilers to electricity, lowering its total fossil gas use by around 38 percent. Until... Read More

Kiwifruit growers welcome $24.1m payout

Kiwifruit growers are welcoming the $24.1 million payout Zespri has received for the mice infestation on last season's first shipment of SunGold to Europe... Read More

Student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold

When thinking of Waihī, its history as a mining town is top of people's minds, but a 17-year-old college student decided to dig deeper. Bella Paulsen, of... Read More

Te Arawa Lakes Trust appoints new chairman

Te Arawa Lakes Trust has announced the appointment of former police commissioner Wallace Haumaha as its chairman and former MP Te Ururoa Flavell as deputy chairman. It... Read More

Hub’s future secure for now

Encouragement and financial help have combined to secure the immediate future of The Hub Te Puke. The Hub runs food support services, including Te Puke's... Read More

Desert Road closure: Ohakune businesses thrives

Businesses in the small town of Ohakune are thriving after the closure of Desert Road. SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru - including the Desert Road - will... Read More

Operation Trolley: Multiple arrests in Rotorua

As part of ongoing work to ensure Rotorua's community feels safer within the CBD, 13 people were arrested and 45 shopping trolleys have been returned to their... Read More

We Can Keep Safe programme expands in BOP

An 'invaluable” personal safety programme for preschoolers will expand in Bay of Plenty and Waikato after a nearly $1 million funding injection from a... Read More