Business & Markets

Toilet paper workers still locked out of factory

There is a warning that union action at a toilet paper manufacturer could lead to a shortage of supply. Pulp and Paper Union Kawerau union secretary Tane Phillip... Read More

Hamilton police appeal for witnesses in robbery

Police investigating an aggravated robbery at a Hamilton bank on Monday are following strong lines of enquiry, says Hamilton CIB Detective Sergeant Nicholas Stark. ... Read More

Inflation: Farmers hit hardest as costs surge

Cost inflation in the rural sector hit boiling point over the past year, but is expected to reduce to a simmer, an agricultural economist says. Westpac senior... Read More

NZ‘s productivity gap costing billions

New Zealand workers are working more but are less productive than many major economies, costing billions in lost economic gains and increasing burden on employees,... Read More

2022 KiwiNet Awards Finalists

Zespri's RubyRed plant and food research is amongst 18 remarkable finalists which are in the spotlight for the 10th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation... Read More

What‘s on - mustangs, blues and artful wahines

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 with a few clouds... Read More

BOP apprentice of the year winners announced

The top three apprentices from the Bay of Plenty have been announced for the 2022 Registered Master Builders' CARTERS Apprentice of the Year competition. Building... Read More

What‘s on - Mount Maunganui parade, art, disco

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a day with cloud at times,... Read More

New World Wine Awards show ‘tastes are changing’

While Sauv and Pinot still have our heart, it appears Kiwi wine lovers are starting to explore new styles and become more adventurous in their tastes, according... Read More

Electricity Authority to bar low-price power deals

The Electricity Authority has put a temporary block on big low-price power deals to stop consumers unfairly paying the cost. It has made an urgent and surprise... Read More

Kiwifruit returns hit by poor fruit quality

Kiwifruit growers have been told to expect lower returns this year due to poorer fruit quality and rising input costs. In an update sent to growers, Zespri chief... Read More

Getting Bay of Plenty kids to the crease

With household budgets feeling the squeeze, ANZ Cricket Grants will help keep the Bay of Plenty's younger players in the game this season by subsidising Kiwi... Read More