Business & Markets

To be or to do, that is the question

Deborah loves her profession, which she balances with resting, rejuvenating and slowing life down a little. 'Although I teach I'm learning a lot at the same... Read More

Solution for COVID threat in NZ ports

The union representing seafarers and port workers says the latest case of COVID-19 in a New Zealand port is a concern, but the problem has a solution. A crew... Read More

Recall of salads due to listeria risk

New Zealand Food Safety - NZFS - is advising the public to return or dispose of specific batches of various ready-to-eat salads as they may contain listeria... Read More

What‘s on - markets, festivals, barbecues and fun

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The MetService is forecasting a fine day ahead with southeasterly breezes. It's... Read More

Why Trustpower doesn’t want its retail customers

Once upon a time, Trustpower's retail electricity customer base was the envy of the ‘big four' power companies. While it shared the same basic business... Read More

Trustpower considers selling retail business

Trustpower has announced that it is considering selling its retail business. The announcement comes as the Tauranga-based company, which has more than 231,000... Read More

NZ and China upgrade free trade agreement

The New Zealand and Chinese governments have signed an upgrade to the free trade agreement between the two countries. Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien... Read More

Pic’s aims to create full kiwi made peanut butter

Pic's Peanut Butter founder is hoping to produce a 100 per cent New Zealand made-product if a trial in Northland proves successful. 'It has always felt a little... Read More

Zespri‘s China project slapped down

Zespri's bid to buy counterfeit Chinese golden kiwifruit and stem illegal growing in the country has been slapped down by the Government-appointed regulator. The... Read More

Cyber attack on net safety firm prompts warning

An international internet safety company says it's been attacked, potentially putting New Zealand customers at risk. SonicWall is an American-based firm selling... Read More

Sweet ride for community patrollers

A new fit-for-purpose community patrol car with all the bells and whistles has been coasting through the alleys and roads around Tauranga South this last month... Read More

Study examines keys to success for contact tracing

Research examining the effectiveness of contact tracing systems in the hospitality sector has identified factors that influence buy-in from the public. Associate... Read More