Business & Markets

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

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