Business & Markets

Bank profits fall to lowest level in 18 months

Bank profits have fallen to their lowest level in 18 months as they put more aside for possible bad debts and lending growth stalled, denting margins. KPMG's... Read More

Mussels aiding muscles

No pain, no gain - sore muscles are a common side effect of exercise. Researchers have now found that New Zealand Greenshell mussel powder can help men recover... Read More

Tourism boost as overseas anglers return to NZ

More than 13,500 international anglers took to the water in pursuit of New Zealand's renowned wild trout during the recent fishing season, according to data from... Read More

Final days before toll road price increase

Motorists will notice an increase in toll road pricing this weekend. From Saturday, July 1, the price of using toll roads will rise by 20-40 cents. A Waka Koathi... Read More

Petrol price expected to increase by 29c

Anyone considering stockpiling fuel before petrol prices jump up on Saturday might want to think twice. You could be breaking the law, and be putting your home... Read More

Ruapehu ski season to go ahead this winter

The Government will provide up to $5 million to the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) to ensure the mountain's 2023 ski season can go ahead, Regional Development... Read More

Creative gate wins People’s Choice Award

It's a stitch-up! A hand-crafted collaborative work has won the People's Choice Award in this year's Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award. It was decided by... Read More

Grocery sector focusing on lower household costs

Big supermarkets are being stopped from locking competitors out of prime locations, with restrictions having been removed from more than 140 pieces of land following... Read More

Make way for an avo-lanche

Make way for an avo-lanche, as avocado season makes a smashing comeback. After severe weather and a challenging gap between seasons, Foodstuffs, the 100 per cent... Read More

Many of us are throwing away valuable nutrition

More than a third of us are throwing away valuable nutrition. The humble broccoli, a Kiwi family favourite, is currently being thrown away in staggering amounts. Each... Read More

Prepay users paying more for power - ConsumerNZ

Prepay customers could be paying as much as 17 per cent more for electricity, Consumer NZ research has found. The watchdog compared the cost of prepay and pay-monthly... Read More

Modest kiwifruit harvest leaves growers under par

A modest kiwifruit harvest is leaving growers disappointed with the "under par" volume of kiwifruit produced in 2023. It's been another year of financial... Read More