Business & Markets

Post-harvest operation slashes packing prices

One of the world's largest and most sophisticated post-harvest operation, located in Tauranga, is dropping its green kiwifruit packing prices in a bid to boost... Read More

Repairability: Budget vs premium kettles

Consumer NZ stripped down two kettles with a whopping $374 price difference and found that, while they're remarkably similar, one is much more likely to go the... Read More

Port of Tauranga reports lower cargo volumes

Port of Tauranga Limited is rerporting a drop in cargovolumes in the first quarter of the 2024 financial year. In the three months to September 30, total... Read More

Economist shares productivity boosting ideas

The country needs to do a better job of taking care of its people, infrastructure and environment in order to boost productivity, an economist says. 'I yearn... Read More

The supermarket owner fishing for trolleys

When complaints rolled in about shopping trolleys being dumped in a local waterway, the Whakatāne supermarket owner waded in to help. Bruce Jenkins, a former... Read More

Considering retirement during separation

Nine out of 10 people do not consider their retirement income when going through a relationship separation later in life, new research shows. Yet more than... Read More

TVNZ results show steep drop in profit

TVNZ has reported a steep drop in profit as tougher economic conditions bite into advertising revenue. The state-owned broadcaster's profit for the year... Read More

Tauranga break-in leaves shop owner with hope

"Is simply soulful to find someone keen to run that extra mile to look after others. That is something we might not lose as a society.” These are the... Read More

Update on Cameron Road construction

The Tauranga City Council road works team is in the process of resurfacing several sections of Cameron Road. "Because resurfacing is one of the activities... Read More

Cash stuffing: Caution warned over TikTok trend

"Cash stuffing" is the latest budgeting trend to sweep TikTok, but it comes with a warning from insurers. The trend - also known as the cash envelope system... Read More

Kiwi workers ditching eight-hour day

When New Zealand marked its first Labour Day, the 40-hour week was something to be celebrated. Labour Day became a public holiday in New Zealand in 1899,... Read More

Chew over your career options at McDonald’s

McDonald's restaurants across the country will be opening their doors for Macca's Careers Day next Friday, October 27. The fast food giant's National... Read More