Business & Markets

What‘s on - Matariki, roller disco, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. A heavy rain watch has been issued by MetService... Read More

Boost for game development sector

The Government and game development sector are gearing up to roll out the support announced in Budget 2023, says Minister for the Digital Economy & Communications... Read More

Economy “showing resilience” - Robertson

The economy is 'showing its resilience” according to Finance Minister Grant Robertson, who says the country's GDP fell a 'fraction” of 0.1 per cent... Read More

Te Pūkenga proposal would cut more than 400 jobs

RNZ understands Te Pūkenga has proposed cutting 960 roles, with about half redeployed to new roles. The national vocational education organisation has been briefing... Read More

First mana whenua hot spring opens in Rotorua

The luxury Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa on the shores of Lake Rotorua is officially open, after Prime Minister Chris Hipkins officially cut the tape this week. Regional... Read More

Greerton huffing and puffing over vape shops

Five vape shops in Greerton is a cause for concern for some in the township as it is seen as 'not a good look” for the community. Greerton's Mainstreet... Read More

Whakapapa Skifield to get new owner

Whakapapa Holdings Ltd have been confirmed as the preferred bidder for Whakapapa Ski Area. The company is headed by former Whakapapa and Tūroa ski areas' chief... Read More

Fruit and vegetable prices falling

For the first time this year, the Food Price Index shows a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as the country's growers recover from a tough spell of weather-related... Read More

New Zealand “living beyond its means” - IMF

The government needs to keep its spending in check and the Reserve Bank ready to raise interest rates if necessary as the economy goes through a necessary slowdown,... Read More

NZ in recession, GDP data confirms

New Zealand dipped into recession after the economy contracted by 0.1 per cent in the first three months of the year, according to Stats NZ. That represented... Read More

GDP data expected to show Aotearoa is in recession

Whether or not the economy slipped into recession at the start of the year is about to be revealed. Data on gross domestic product (GDP), the broad measure of... Read More

Over 600,000 visitors to arrive for Kiwi winter

The tourism sector is continuing to strengthen to close to pre-pandemic levels, according to latest data and estimates, says Tourism Minister Peeni Henare. Figures... Read More