Business & Markets

Reserve Bank to consider housing impact

The Reserve Bank is now required to consider the impact on housing when making monetary and financial policy decisions, Grant Robertson announced today. Changes... Read More

Kiwibank proposes to close more branches

Kiwibank says seven more of its branches may close after Covid-19 accelerated the trend towards digital banking. The state-owned bank has reported a $55 million... Read More

First Mortgage Trust wins national award

New Zealand owned First Mortgage Trust is celebrating its 25 year anniversary with the announcement that it has been judged the best New Zealand Non-Bank of the... Read More

Kiwifruit harvest taster day: registrations open

An initiative giving people an insight into working in the kiwifruit industry over harvest is about to kick off. The initiative - led by New Zealand Kiwifruit... Read More

Mill shutdown proposal puts 220 jobs on the line

The announcement from Whakatane Board Mill's Swiss owner, SIG, about the proposed closure of its BOP facility is being labelled a significant blow to the local... Read More

Tauranga business helping locals pay it forward

Bay of Plenty businesses and their customers have helped a local charity give lavish beauty treatment experiences to three deserving ladies. The team at Features... Read More

Testing station to pay $503,000 after fatality

A Hamilton vehicle testing station has been ordered to pay half a million dollars in fines and reparations, including almost $280,000 to a bereaved family. Two... Read More

What‘s on - Oropi Sunday market, triathlon, art

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The MetService forecast is a fine day apart from morning and evening cloud,... Read More

Psa settlement prompts mixed emotion

The Crown and kiwifruit sector plaintiffs have reached an out-of-court settlement to bring the lengthy Psa saga to an end. The long-running litigation... Read More

Competition for the best hot cross buns in NZ

Have you had your first hot cross bun of the season yet? Do you know where the best hot cross buns in New Zealand are baked? Easter is not far away but even... Read More

What‘s on - jazz, cycling, colour splash, skating

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The MetService forecast is a fine day with light winds and afternoon sea breezes. It's... Read More

Trustpower responds to TECT announcement

Trustpower says the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust consultation plan is appropriate, and preserves customers' rights. Trustpower says its existing customers... Read More