Business & Markets

Zespri's "biggest yet" Northern Hemisphere harvest

Zespri's kiwifruit harvest from the Northern Hemisphere is set to exceed previous sales volumes with the strong harvest supporting its efforts to deliver 12-month... Read More

Farm planning essential to manage months ahead

DairyNZ is encouraging farmers to plan for the months ahead, amid increasing costs and an expected El Niño weather pattern potentially bringing a variety... Read More

Avocado pickers urged to ‘look up’

Orchardists are being urged to look up before they work to ensure they are well clear of power lines as the avocado picking season gets underway in the Bay of... Read More

Data shows NZ physician shortage

Workforce data shows concerning shortages of physicians across New Zealand. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is calling for leaders across the... Read More

What's on: Art awards, Sikh parade, markets

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 showers, some heavy,... Read More

Rise in business confidence - ANZ

Business confidence has turned up for the first time in more than two years, but a fall in inflation expectations may not be enough to avert another Reserve... Read More

Potential lending limits may dampen housing market

The introduction of debt-to-income caps on mortgage lending could make short order of a recent pick-up in the housing market. Property research firm CoreLogic... Read More

Pay gap "crippling" community health care

A dozen of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading primary, community, and telehealth care organisations are coming together, calling on political parties to commit to... Read More

Supermarkets appeal alcohol restrictions

Foodstuffs North Island, the company that owns Four Square, New World, Pak'n Save and Liquorland brands, has lodged an appeal against the Eastern Bay's Provisional... Read More

Calls for greater power bill transparency

Requiring electricity retailers to tell consumers if they could save money by switching to a different plan could save people millions, the Consumer Advocacy... Read More

Ōpōtiki’s new $100m harbour entrance opens

Ōpōtiki's new $100 million harbour entrance has been tested out by visitors and the community, thanks to the local coastguard. Representatives from central... Read More

Summer: Tauranga gears up for economic boost

Tauranga's summer event calendar is set to impress with a series of exciting events that promise not only entertainment but also a significant economic boost... Read More