Business & Markets

Trust in banks “diving sharply” – Consumer NZ

Trust in New Zealand's banks are dipping according to Consumer NZ, with 39 per cent of kiwis saying they 'do not trust banks”. 'This is the highest level... Read More

Vege prices drop as some growers start to recover

The price of a variety of vegetables has dropped this week, a welcome relief for Kiwi consumers and the growers ahead of the Food Price Index being released this... Read More

New Ruapehu ski field owners in bidding war race

The Ruapehu mayor says a deal is close to being settled on who will be taking over Ruapehu ski fields. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, which ran the Whakapapa and Turoa... Read More

Worker or volunteer: $0 for 72 hours a week work

A newly arrived immigrant worked 12-hour days, six days a week and was paid nothing, while the company argued she was a ‘volunteer'. Haesol Yuk came to... Read More

Fruit and vegetable costs up 22 per cent

Food price inflation is at its highest level in 36 years. Stats NZ's food price index rose 12.5 per cent in the year ended April, the highest annual rate... Read More

Job ads down, more people applying for work - Seek

The number of jobs being advertised online has fallen for this first time this year, led by a significant drop in hospitality and tourism roles, and applications... Read More

Govt to extend trading hours during RWC

The Government plans to allow licensed premises to stay open during Rugby World Cup marches later this year. Announced by Justice Minister Kiri Allan, the move... Read More

The recipe behind an iconic Kiwi brand

Take a teaspoon of baking powder, fold in an art deco building and legacy gardens, add an iconic Kiwi brand, a dash of philanthropy, and you've got a rich slice... Read More

Simon Bridges announced as chair of CC Group

Simon Bridges has been appointed CC Group Chair, a 32-year-old commercial and residential services company with franchise operations Crewcut lawnmowing and Crewcare... Read More

Struggling families caught in poverty trap

Struggling families are getting caught in a poverty trap by racking up hundreds of dollars of debt using buy now pay later schemes for meat, nappies and other... Read More

One Week Until Techweek23

New Zealand's tech industry is gearing up for Techweek23, the country's largest technology and innovation festival. The 11th annual Techweek will celebrate... Read More

Transpower fined over 2021 power cuts

State-owned electricity market operator Transpower has been fined $150,000 by the Electricity Authority for its role in the August 2021 power cuts. About 34,350... Read More