Business & Markets

What's on - art, kid's market, walks and museums

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 mainly fine day,... Read More

Raw Sisters call for Pink Ribbon Breakfast hosts

Two Raw Sisters have teamed up with Breast Cancer Foundation NZ to urge Bay of Plenty locals to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. The best-selling cookbook... Read More

Govt opening door for more foreigner buyers

The Labour Party says the government is opening the door to more foreigners buying land here - with changes made to the way applications are handled. Normally... Read More

Sepsis caused by cut on head by barber's clippers

Warning: Graphic content A small cut to the back of the head from a barber's clippers developed into a dangerous sepsis infection and a near-leg amputation... Read More

Business as usual for cash rate and housing market

Reserve Bank of New Zealand decision to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent was no surprise, given the incoming flow of economic data released... Read More

What to do in the event of an outage

Powerco has crews across its electricity network ready to respond to any outages, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast from mid-morning Thursday and into... Read More

Initiative a boost for farmers’ mental health

A pilot programme encouraging farmers to get off their farms and mentor local kids has been deemed a success for mental health. The Big Brothers Big Sisters... Read More

What's happening in Tauranga these school holidays

School holidays are just around the corner, and Tauranga has it all going on to keep the kids entertained and make some great memories this April. In the... Read More

TVNZ to cut Fair Go, midday and late night news

RNZ understands TVNZ has confirmed consumer affairs programme Fair Go, along with the midday and late night news bulletins have been cut. The broadcaster... Read More

10 years of Good Neighbour

Helping out with community needs is what the not-for-profit organisation ‘Good Neighbour' is all about, from food rescue, teaching life skills to young... Read More

Seven Health NZ roles in BOP made redundant

Almost $400,000 has been paid out to seven Te Whatu Ora Health NZ employees whose roles were made redundant due to the health reform. It comes as the Ministry... Read More

Government woolshed roadshow kicks off

The Government Agriculture Ministers have started their national woolshed roadshow, kicking off in the Wairarapa today, Monday, April 8. Agriculture Minister... Read More