Business & Markets

Hopes dashed for some tourism operators

What was meant to be a grand return to business has become another nightmare for the tourism sector after a wet start to the year. On the back of two tough years,... Read More

Cost of living pressure expected to continue

An economist doesn't think there will be any cost of living respite for New Zealanders this year. A report from economic consultants Infometrics and Foodstuffs... Read More

Lost bags? Help is at hand

Travel insurers say travellers should know their rights when it comes to their bags not turning up after a flight. "In the first instance, the airline is responsible... Read More

Man scammed out of $40,000

Bank customers beware is a frequent message this summer as a number of organisations urge New Zealanders to watch out for financial scams. However, one BNZ customer... Read More

Beach rage: Mount surf boss abused

Controversy over who can teach surfing on Mt Maunganui's main beach has heated up with one surf school owner saying her personal safety is at risk after being... Read More

Miraka sponsor Smear your Mea campaign

Taupō based, Māori owned low-carbon dairy processing company, Miraka, has been named as the key sponsor of the 2023 ‘Smear your Mea' campaign which raises... Read More

Internet outage for broadband users

Slingshot customers in Tauranga are reporting they are experiencing an internet outage. "Our internet has been out for three hours," says a SunLive reader. "Something... Read More

Gardeners asked to keep a look out for stink bugs

Kiwi gardeners and online shoppers are the target of a public awareness campaign to encourage people to report possible sightings of brown marmorated stink bug... Read More

Worst period in aviation history since 1940s ends

The New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association - NZALPA - is celebrating the return of Air New Zealand's flights into Shanghai and China, the last destination to... Read More

Air NZ announces major freebie for frequent flyers

Air New Zealand is gifting tens of thousands of frequent flyers a massive freebie: a significant number of Status Points towards their Airpoints membership. Status... Read More

What‘s on - festival, speedway, museums

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. Showers will be clearing, but remaining cloudy until... Read More

Townhouses and multi-units increase consents

A rise in the number of townhouses and other multi-residential dwellings is driving the increase in consents for new homes, according to Stats NZ. Figures just... Read More