Business & Markets

Fonterra predicts year-end profits “at top end”

Fonterra's full-year earnings are expected to reflect the upbeat outlook for the dairy sector it set out in a recent update to the market. The dairy co-operative... Read More

Kmart eyes big growth in New Zealand

New Zealand can expect to see four new Kmarts open their doors this year and the new Hamilton hub form 'a great platform for the future”. That's according... Read More

Carbon emissions research in Tauranga

A new research project underway in Tauranga has the potential for changing how farmers and landowners reduce carbon emissions on a ‘million-tonne scale'. Grinding... Read More

Govt enhances protection for most productive land

The Government has released a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), which will enhance protection for New Zealand's most productive... Read More

What‘s on - running, rugby, art and markets

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 partly cloudy day with... Read More

Marine project to launch $58m aquaculture industry

Coromandel has the potential to become the home to New Zealand's largest fishing industry with a $13 million water project underway. The Kōpū Marine Precinct... Read More

NZ grown cannabis medicines get approval

'This is great news for many patients who have long sought legal access to both New Zealand-grown and made medicinal cannabis products,” says Carmen Doran,... Read More

GDP rises 1.7 percent, new figures show

The economy has posted strong growth supported by consumer spending and tourism. New Zealand's gross domestic product rose 1.7 per cent in the three months... Read More

Kawerau loo paper lockout to end

The nearly six week lockout at Purex manufacturer Essity's Kawerau mill will come to an end on Monday. This news comes after members of the Pulp and Paper Workers... Read More

Rotorua family‘s newborn surprise

Rotorua newborn Addison Hawke's first day ever came with an extra cause to celebrate, thanks to her mother scoring a "cash bonus" from an initiative set up by... Read More

Kawerau mill workers to consider pay offer

Kawerau mill workers will be voting on a pay offer this morning. "The Pulp and Paper Workers Union Kawerau has received notice via the media that Essity has accepted... Read More

Toi Ohomai executive recognised for excellence

After more than 25 years as a Chartered Accountant, Anthony Robertson has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the profession. Anthony is the Toi... Read More