Business & Markets

July 1 changes that may affect your bank account

The start of July brings a raft of changes that will affect households across the country. From prescription changes to mortgage tweaks, the rules, fees and... Read More

Bayfair jewellery smash-and-grab robber sentenced

A judge reluctantly sending a young offender to prison following a smash and grab of a jewellery store, has told him, 'we're not giving up on you”. Cypris... Read More

Fuel tax to end as July 1 changes kick in

From Monday, the cost of living will be eased for many New Zealanders as July 1 changes kick in, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. 'Abolishing the Auckland... Read More

Wealthy Kiwis sell their treasure to stay afloat

The cost of living crisis is squeezing Kiwis at the top end of town, one of Auckland's leading luxury real estate agents claimed. Michael Boulgaris tells... Read More

Where are Newhubs biggest stars going?

Warner Bros Discovery confirmed in April that Newshub is shutting down on July 5. The closure will affect some of New Zealand's highest-profile and award-winning... Read More

Directory for those supporting neurodiversity

SociaLink and Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga have launched a map and directory for those in the social, health or education sector managing neurodiverse clients. SociaLink... Read More

Growers vote for supporting Horticulture NZ

Fruit and vegetable growers have had their say and voted to continue supporting Horticulture New Zealand. Of growers by value, 97 per cent voted to continue... Read More

Shopping locally in the Mount with Sam Uffindell

The cruise ship season is over, and the flock of tourists have vanished. Now's the time that our Mount Maunganui businesses tend to struggle. 'I would... Read More

Cadbury stops making chocolate fish

Cadbury made the call to stop making chocolate fish last year, and stock of the 20g treat is nearly finished. One of the most favourite chocolate treats in... Read More

Dairy farm owners take a hit in operating profit

A trifecta of economic pressures gouged the cream out of operating profit for the country's dairy farm owners in the 2022-2023 season, a new industry survey... Read More

Public holidays: Knowing your rights

This Friday, June 28, celebrates the rising of Matariki and MBIE's Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities... Read More

$15 million commercial wharf opens in Thames

A $15 million commercial wharf and floating pontoon in Thames, designed to boost the region's aquaculture industry, is open for business. Deputy Prime Minister... Read More