Business & Markets

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

Burglars thwarted by a pair of sharp eyes

A collaborative effort between a sharp-eyed Hamilton resident and the local law enforcement is serving as a powerful reminder of the effectiveness of community... Read More

Buenos dias and Kia ora!

Have you been called by a Sun Media guy with a thick South American accent lately? Hwahn - that's his name. That's how it's pronounced. But Hwahn is actually... Read More

What's on: ultimate frisbee, art, market

Good morning and welcome to Labour Day. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. Labour Day is a New Zealand public holiday... Read More

Concerns over snapper's milky white flesh

Milky white flesh in snapper can be eaten but is raising concerns that fish are starving. Labour Weekend is the unofficial start to summer and many people... Read More

Gin extravaganza coming to Tauranga!

Love a good G&T? Or maybe you're a gin connoisseur? Whatever way you like your gin, come and explore as 24 distillers showcase more than 80 gins from New... Read More

Cycle shop owner intervention leads to assault

WARNING: Some people may find an image below distressing. View at your own discretion. A local Mount Maunganui cycle shop owner's heroic intervention has... Read More

Pair to appear in court following assault

Two youth are due to appear in court on Tuesday following an assault and shoplifting at Mount Maunganui. Police received a report relating to a shoplifting... Read More

What's on - cultural event, concert, celebration

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. Weather today for the Bay of Plenty is expected... Read More

Genesis considers cutting staff

Genesis Energy has told its staff that it is considering cutting 200 jobs from the retail arm of its business. The company employed 1291 staff as of June... Read More

Recession likely to be avoided, forecaster says

Slowing inflation and booming immigration are expected to help prevent New Zealand going into a recession over the next 18 months. Economics consultancy Infometrics... Read More