Business & Markets

A small cheery slice of life

It was always kind of comforting. Down The Strand's higher-end eating strip - with its offerings of $24 duck risotto, $23 seasonal gnocchi and $24 Lebanese fattoush... Read More

Coromandel scallop fishery to remain closed

The Coromandel scallop fishery has been fully closed to commercial and recreational fishing to allow it to recover. Most of the Coromandel scallop fishery -... Read More

Are ultra-processed foods the food baddies?

Consumer NZ has looked at the nutrition content of six foods, from whole to ultra-processed, and found the sodium content of ultra-processed foods can be staggering. 'New... Read More

One arrested for commercial burglaries

A 39-year-old man has been arrested following a series of commercial burglaries in Thames. The incidents occurred between February 25 and March 14 at four locations... Read More

Autumn fruit comes to market against all odds

Cooling weather this month brings a change to our eating as well as our wardrobes with seasonal autumn fruit providing good value and nutritional benefits for... Read More

Median house price falls 13.9 per cent

Houses are taking two months to sell amid the residential market slow down, but stock levels are returning to normal. The Real Estate Institute's (REINZ)... Read More

NZ renters more concerned about food than rent

Consumer NZ's nationally representative research has found that most renters are now more concerned about putting food on the table than paying for a roof over... Read More

New plan to increase high wage manufacturing jobs

A plan to accelerate the growth and transformation of New Zealand's advanced manufacturing sector was launched at Temperzone in Auckland on Monday by Economic... Read More

Food prices rise at fastest rate in 30 years

Food prices have risen their fastest annual rate in more than 30 years driven by sharp increases in groceries, fruits and vegetables. Stats NZ says food prices... Read More

The tradies building a support system

They're self-proclaimed typical 'she'll be right” hard-nosed tradies, working together to fix an industry wide problem. Tauranga business Marra Construction... Read More

Life sciences crucial for future on NZ‘s economy

Biotech and life sciences sector are contributing to solving the New Zealand's and the world's problems, in such a fast changing world. The benefits... Read More

Emirates pays Tauranga man $13,555

Emirates has paid a Tauranga man $13,555 after he challenged the airline in the Disputes Tribunal over misleading adverts promoting comfortable business class... Read More