Business & Markets

Researchers awarded $6.1m to predict grape growth

Forecasting grape yield is tough and errors can be costly, so University of Canterbury researchers have been awarded $6.1 million to blend viticulture with robotics,... Read More

Economists predict drop in retail spending

Third quarter retail trade figures are expected to reflect a difficult period for consumers, retailers and the economy. Stats NZ is expected to release the... Read More

Credits roll for customer loyalty

A customer of more than a decade is finding elsewhere to get their cinema fix due to the paid parking charges in Downtown Tauranga. Two weeks ago Mount Maunganui... Read More

Back doing what he loves most!

A serious case of déjà vu in the CBD's Piccadilly Arcade this week. Allen the card man - Allen Hickson - closed his shop and disappeared from... Read More

What's on: Waihi A&P Show, sailing, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. MetService is forecasting a mostly cloudy day with periods of rain. Northerlies will be developing in the morning.. It's... Read More

DOC prepares for sell-out summer

The Department of Conservation is gearing up to host about 60,000 campers over the upcoming summer at more than 300 campsites spread across New Zealand. Popular... Read More

Calls to stop the "surcharge swindle"

Consumer NZ is calling on New Zealanders to stand up to excessive surcharges on credit and debit card payments. The non-profit is on a mission to arm shoppers... Read More

New programmes deliver tailored support for arts

New programmes are being announced by Creative New Zealand for 2024. The eight new funding and support opportunities are tailored to three distinct groups:... Read More

The success of pairing avocados and mushrooms

Adding mushrooms to avocados has proved a recipe for success for a Northland couple. Greg Rathbun and Tann Duangprasit originally purchased an existing avocado... Read More

Here's how long economic tough times might last

Tighter economic times are likely to persist for another year or so - but the effect won't necessarily be felt evenly across New Zealand, Infometrics says. It's... Read More

Car insurance premiums sky rocket

Car insurance premiums have sky rocketed up 38 per cent in two years, according to a Consumer NZ survey. The independent non-profit organisation is urging... Read More

Tauranga ferry plans shelved over “scary” cost

Plans to set up a ferry service in the Western Bay of Plenty have been canned because of the 'eye watering” cost. Bay of Plenty Regional Council commissioned... Read More