Business & Markets

NZ dollar drops against UK, US currencies

The New Zealand dollar has dropped to a seven-year low against the British pound and six-month low against the US currency, amid a global economic downturn. BNZ... Read More

More than half of Kiwis struggling financially

New research shows that more than half of New Zealanders are struggling financially. The annual survey by the Retirement Commission found the number of people... Read More

V Energy wins right to fix trademark error

V Energy Drink's manufacturer has won the right to fix an error that meant the wrong shade of green was uploaded as its trademark. Frucor Suntory New Zealand,... Read More

Govt "seems hell-bent" on punishing landlords

Rent increases are picking up again, and property investors say official stats may be underestimating the extent of the increase. In July, Stats NZ says,... Read More

Bay Oval test big boost for city coffers - report

It may have involved an army but there was nothing balmy about the economic benefits from the Black Caps-England cricket test at Bay Oval in February. A report... Read More

One NZ cops biggest Fair Trading Act breach fine

One NZ, formerly known as Vodafone, has been handed a record $3.675 million fine for misleading consumers in the marketing of its FibreX broadband service. The... Read More

Data shows food price inflation easing

Foodstuff NZ's managing director Chris Quin says Foodstuffs data shows Food Price Inflation and consumer pessimism is easing 'Although we're still operating... Read More

Holiday park wins top industry recognition

A holiday park in Mt Maunganui, which began its sustainability journey decades ago, has won one of its industry's top awards. Cosy Corner Holiday Park was... Read More

Road Science opens new Tauranga facility

Road Science, an innovator in road pavement construction and surfacing, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new, state-of-the-art testing and research and... Read More

Government acts to close gender pay gap

Government action on pay transparency announced today is being hailed a 'significant step in closing the pay gap for Kiwi women”. Around 900 entities... Read More

Why food prices are dropping - but not in NZ

New Zealand food prices are still sitting at all-time highs. But as we cringe at paying $7 for a lettuce we're often reminded that many countries are doing... Read More

Holidays Act overhaul delayed

The government has missed yet another deadline for replacing the tangled Holidays Act. A payroll specialist says that leaves businesses second-guessing how... Read More