Business & Markets

Talking superannuation risks with Don Brash

Economist and former politician Don Brash returns to this week's ‘Future Buzz' podcast to discuss the risks and failures of New Zealand Superannuation. This... Read More

New Govt projects could create 891 homes, 912 jobs

Three new residential housing projects have been approved for consideration under the fast-track consenting process. 'These projects are in places where houses... Read More

Inflation nation: The minds behind the money

Both Labour and National are quickly jumping to comment on the newly reported inflation statistics reported today. Statistics New Zealand reported today inflation... Read More

Annual inflation remains almost unchanged

Annual inflation in New Zealand remains relatively unchanged, according to Stats NZ. The latest figures released today, show the consumer price index increased... Read More

Hospitality workers protest immigration policies

More than 30 bars and restaurants shut their doors to customers in the tourism Mecca of Rotorua in protest at Government immigration policies and staffing concerns... Read More

Inflation rate tipped to fall from 32-year high

New Zealand's inflation rate has likely peaked as fuel prices ease, but interest rates are expected to continue rising until at least the end of the year. The... Read More

Housing: Meet the developers leading the charge

Sometimes it's the small things. Whenever she feels like it, Hannah Lang's daughter Mila, 4, can run down the hallway into her bedroom, shut the door and do whatever... Read More

Seaweed planting “historic moment” for aquaculture

New Zealand's first planting of hatchery grown seaweed in Coromandel waters could be the beginning of a new sector for the aquaculture industry. Over the last... Read More

People’s petition to change CBD car parking

Ethan Watene has taken matters into his own hands in light of council's recent decision to remove Tauranga CBD's free parking, by creating a petition to support... Read More

What‘s on - music, art, museums

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a fine day apart from morning... Read More

Virtual reality job seeking in the Western Bay

Western Bay of Plenty jobseekers who are interested in exploring different kinds of jobs can strap on a headset and do so through virtual reality next week. Ministry... Read More

Majestic Princess to grace Tauranga

Tomorrow is an exciting moment for Tauranga Moana and local business, as the first cruise ship will dock up at our port after two-and-a-half years. At 5.30am... Read More