Business & Markets

Interim cyclone business support to be locally led

The Government is providing $25 million in grants to help businesses in cyclone-affected regions clean up and get back on their feet. This is part of the initial... Read More

Repairing the rail in Northland & Hawke‘s Bay

Much of the North Island rail network is open with freight and commuter services operating, but significant flood damage has resulted in the line to Northland... Read More

What‘s on - Museums, markets and music

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day, with... Read More

Finding James a new place

After nearly half a century of operating in the heart of Greerton, the James Place Opportunity Shop will close its doors this coming Tuesday, February 28. It... Read More

Fashion free-selling week on Trade Me

New insights from Trade Me's annual Circular Economy Report, due to be released in its entirety next week, have revealed the treasure trove of sellable fashion... Read More

Warning of vehicle price rises after floods

Thousands of cars have been written off due to the extreme weather, prompting a warning from the Reserve Bank that prices for used cars could rise. "We assume... Read More

Port of Tauranga reports strong financial results

Port of Tauranga Limited is reporting strong financial results for the first six months of the 2023 financial year, despite decreases in some cargo volumes. Group... Read More

Affected by Cyclone Gabrielle? Know your rights

Consumer NZ has produced advice for people impacted by the recent cyclone. 'Like everyone else, we were shocked and saddened to see the devastation caused by... Read More

Natural Hazards Insurance Bill passes 3rd reading

Making a claim following a natural disaster will become easier after the Natural Hazards Insurance Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament this week. 'This... Read More

Foodstuffs reaches milestone in cyclone recovery

Foodstuffs North Island, the 100% New Zealand owned and operated co-operative behind PAK'nSAVE, New World and Four Square in the North Island is pleased to announce... Read More

Reserve Bank raises official cash rate to 4.75%

The Reserve Bank has raised the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points despite the recent floods and cyclone, saying it needs to press on with getting inflation... Read More

Raising dough for cyclone hit regions

Six Dominos stores across Tauranga are hoping to help raise more than $50,000 today to help support communities devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle. Domino's Tauranga,... Read More