Business & Markets

70 jobs lost as Body Shop goes into liquidation

Body Shop NZ has gone into liquidation with around 70 jobs lost. The cosmetic and beauty products retailer had been in voluntary administration since January,... Read More

Power bills set to surge

Most Kiwis are paying too much for power and they could offset the latest price rises if they switched providers or plans, an expert says. Consumers are likely... Read More

Young chef’s octopus dish wowed judges

It's two in a row for chef mentor Shane Yardley, who had the privilege of watching his protégé Rikayla Bridge-Zwezerynen collect the Judge's Choice... Read More

Retiree loses $1m in investment scam

A financial watchdog is under fire after taking nearly eight weeks to issue an investment scam warning — during which time a Northland retiree lost $1... Read More

Simon Bridges drifts into open banking

Self-confessed petrol head and Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges has teamed up with champion professional drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett in a high-octane... Read More

Katikati locals unite to locate stolen tiny home

A quick response from the Katikati community saw a stolen tiny home found three hours after an appeal was posted to Facebook. On Saturday, March 29, at 4am,... Read More

Going for Growth: all supermarket options on table

All options are on the table to deliver a better deal for supermarket shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis said on Sunday. 'Today [Sunday] I am... Read More

New tax year, new tax thresholds

The first day of April marks the start of a new tax year - and the first full year of the new tax thresholds. But there is a warning that the way tax changes... Read More

Organisers ‘rapt’ with dairy expo

Organisers were well-pleased with the second annual New Zealand Dairy Expo in Matamata. Event manager Amanda Hodgson was 'rapt” over support from farmers... Read More

Why OceanaGold wants to invest $1b in Waihī

The chief executive of a Canada-listed company that owns the Waihī gold and silver mine says it is prepared to invest $1 billion to extend it, despite high... Read More

'Game changer': Minecraft showcase for Rotorua

New Zealand has been featured as the first country Minecraft players can explore on a free downloadable map - and Rotorua plays a big part. It comes in... Read More

Parents put back-to-school costs on Afterpay

Mother of two Jane says the start of the school year is always tough financially. "The holiday period stretches us to the limit and there is just no let-up... Read More