Business & Markets

Economy grew strongly in three months ended June

The economy has posted stronger than expected growth in the second quarter as service industries and manufacturing lifted activity. Stats NZ says gross domestic... Read More

Fonterra reports net profits nearly triple

Dairy co-operative Fonterra's full year net profit has nearly tripled, with revenue growth of 12 per cent. The dairy exporter says the strong result reflected... Read More

$60m interchange delivers regional benefit

The latest step in the Rangiuru Business Park motorway interchange is now complete. On August 28, 29 and 30, the Tauranga Eastern Link was closed on both... Read More

New Chair for economic development agency

Priority One, Western Bay of Plenty's economic development agency, has announced a change in its board's independent chair prior to its annual general meeting. Independent... Read More

Soaring fuel prices likely to hit summer holidays

Fuel company Waitomo says higher fuel prices will "definitely" have an impact on Kiwis' summer road trips. There are predictions that petrol prices could... Read More

Banking scams accelerating at "worrying rate"

The number of banking scams is accelerating at a worrying rate, according to the banking ombudsman. Ombudsman Nicola Sladden says new and more sophisticated... Read More

National deficit drops, but NZ living beyond means

The nation's current account deficit has narrowed markedly as stronger tourism and exports boosted income, but the country continues to live well beyond... Read More

Website scam: Bank pays nearly $30k

A bank has paid almost $30,000 to a customer who fell for a scam, because she genuinely believed she was giving her details to the bank. The case is one that... Read More

Vibrant festival in Greerton Village

Corvettes and cake stalls, toffee apples and mustangs. Once again village life in Greerton is humming with spring in the air, following what some are saying... Read More

Wine leftovers to turn to treasure

Waste from New Zealand's wine industry is set to be transformed into high-value products in a $9.8 million project led by the University of Auckland. Called... Read More

Whakamārama Kids Market entrepreneurs

A kids' market - with second-hand items through to baking to arts and crafts being supplied by youngsters - is on at Whakamārama today, Saturday, September... Read More

Blooming fun at Greerton Village School gala

Greerton Village School hope the blossoms will be in full bloom in time for today's Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival 2023. In conjunction... Read More