Business & Markets

Lovebirds on the YWAM Koha

When driving over the Tauranga harbour bridge I often look down at the YWAM Koha ship berthed at the end of the dock. It was due to sail to the Pacific Islands... Read More

Bringing in the books

It's time to turn over a new leaf - and donate your old ones to the Lions. For those who read every book in the house over the lock-down, now is the chance... Read More

Knitting fever spreads

Knitting is making a comeback however the resurgence isn't just due to people finding time on their hands like they did during the nationwide lockdown. 'They... Read More

BOP economy faring better than most after Covid-19

Despite the significant early impacts of Covid-19, the Bay of Plenty's economy is faring better than the country as a whole according to recent economic data.... Read More

NZX crashes fourth day in a row from cyberattacks

New Zealand's stock exchange crashed for a fourth day in a row due to connectivity issues which resemble earlier cyberattacks, the NZX says. The NZX website was... Read More

Port of Tauranga profit $90million despite Covid

The Port of Tauranga is reporting a group net profit of $90million and increased container volumes despites disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic. New Zealand... Read More

Data suggests Kiwis becoming smarter online

The latest data report from CERT NZ suggests that New Zealanders may be becoming more vigilant online following a significant increase in reports of cyber security... Read More

LIVE: Collins unveils plan to help small business

The leader of the National Party speaks to media about the party's plan for small businesses. National is pledging to repeal the government's changes... Read More

Air NZ posts an after tax loss of $454 million

Air New Zealand has posted one of the biggest corporate losses in recent memory as Covid-19 has all but grounded the airline in recent months. The carrier has... Read More

ANZ winds up Bonus Bonds scheme

ANZ Investment Services says it will stop accepting new investment into the Bonus Bonds scheme as low interest rates continue to reduce the prize pool. 'We're... Read More

Laws not passing no help for commercial tenants

New government proposed rent laws have not been passed so there has been no help for commercial tenants since they were hit by the Covid pandemic, ExerciseNZ chief... Read More

Incomes fall for the first time since 1998

Covid-19 has contributed to median incomes falling for the first time since records began in 1998, says Stats NZ. Median weekly incomes were lower in the June... Read More