Business & Markets

What's on - pool party, model powerboats and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day... Read More

Zespri names two Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust chicks

Zespri is proud to welcome two Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust chicks to the Zespri whānau. Last month Zespri asked the public to help choose a name for a new chick... Read More

Warning of pitfalls of supermarket loyalty schemes

A consumer watchdog is warning deals offered by supermarket loyalty schemes are not as cost-saving as they appear. Woolworths has announced a new loyalty... Read More

Support calls for recently released prisoners

The lack of empathy from Work and Income case managers is sending people back to jail, an Auckland criminologist says. RNZ has revealed former prisoner Sajay... Read More

Minimum wage set for cautious increase

The adult minimum wage rate will increase by two per cent to $23.15 an hour from April 1. 'This Government is committed to striking the right balance between... Read More

Frustrations grow over Cathedral Cove track

As the anniversary of the Cathedral Cove walking track closure draws near, Coromandel locals say their frustrations are reaching new heights. Those feelings... Read More

Corruption perception: NZ must be more open

The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says New Zealand must be even more open and direct if it is to improve its ranking as one of the least corrupt countries in... Read More

High inflation expected to be "the new normal"

Global inflation has peaked, but it is expected to take more time before domestic inflation falls to within the Reserve Bank's one to three per cent target... Read More

Job cuts: Postal workers start talks

The postal workers union will begin talks with NZ Post this week to try to save the jobs of hundreds of posties. Last year, the postal service announced it... Read More

Teens buying vapes online with tick box

A mother is concerned it's too easy for teenagers to get their hands on vapes after her 14-year-old was able to buy $140 worth online. While it's illegal... Read More

Jeweller's safeguards thwarting robbers attempts

Following two daylight smash-and-grabs at the Bayfair Michael Hill's store on Saturday and the Silverdale Michael Hill's store on Sunday, CEO Daniel... Read More

Police making enquiries about six Bayfair robbers

5.45pm update: Police are making enquiries to locate the robbers involved in a smash and grab at Bayfair Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon. The Michael... Read More