Business & Markets

Hope grows for Whakatane Mill sale

Whakatane Mill staff have reached an agreement in principle with their potential new employer and are hopeful the sale of the mill will be finalised soon too. First... Read More

Zespri marks record 2020/21 season

Increased sales, the ongoing expansion of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit production and great quality fruit underpinned by strong international demand have delivered... Read More

Reserve Bank holds official cash rate steady

The Reserve Bank has shown no sign of taking its foot off the stimulus pedal as it holds the official cash rate at a record low 0.25 per cent, and reaffirms easy... Read More

Consumers more certain of their rights - survey

Results of the New Zealand Consumer Survey 2020, released today, found that nearly all consumers are aware that laws exist to protect their consumer rights, and... Read More

The Warehouse will stop selling fireworks

The Warehouse will no longer sell fireworks, saying they no longer reflect the company's values. The company says research showed more than half of customers... Read More

Unease in Kawerau as mill consults with staff

The mayor of Kawerau says the town is unsettled to hear that up to 160 jobs could be on the line as staff consultations begin at Norske Skog's operations at Tasman... Read More

What‘s on - motorcycle cavalcade, markets, art

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

Syos Aerospace develops heavy-lift drones

A New Zealand-built pilotless helicopter, capable of lifting up to 200 kilograms, could help emergency responders deliver critical supplies into disaster zones,... Read More

What‘s on - roadshow, Katikati Lions, art and more

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting high cloud increasing... Read More

Mobile BNZ motors into Bay of Plenty

Bank of New Zealand is announcing its mobile branch, Mobile BNZ, will be on the road in Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, and parts of Waikato over the coming months. ... Read More

Norske Skog in talks with staff over mill‘s future

Norske Skog, the owner of the Tasman newsprint mill in Kawerau, has begun talks with staff over the mill's future, following a lengthy review. Unionists have... Read More

More sick leave on the way for employees

Sick leave entitlement is set to increase from five days to 10. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced the passing of an amendment to... Read More