Business & Markets

‘Record year’ expected at campgrounds

The traditional Kiwi summer holiday of pitching a tent or towing a caravan to a sunny holiday park is as popular as ever as families search for affordable... Read More

'No signs' of avian influenza outside of Otago

Further tests are being carried out this week to confirm if highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been contained to one Otago egg farm. The H7N6 strain... Read More

Rights and responsibilities over the holidays

With the end of 2024 swiftly approaching, MBIE's Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities during the upcoming... Read More

Minimum wage set to get modest bump to $23.50

The minimum wage for adults will increase by 1.5 percent to $23.50 an hour from April, the government has confirmed. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister... Read More

Consumer NZ’s 2024 sunscreen database launches

In partnership with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, Consumer NZ has updated its popular free online sunscreen database, offering New Zealanders a comprehensive... Read More

Iconic Mount Nutcracker band up for auction

The iconic life-size Christmas Nutcracker Band display is spending its last Christmas in Mount Maunganui before being auctioned off. The money raised from... Read More

Port of Tauranga’s berth extension approved

Port of Tauranga Limited has received a second interim decision of the Environment Court confirming that resource consent will be granted for stage one of its... Read More

Kiwifruit contributes to BOP economic ranking

The Bay of Plenty's economic performance ranking is rising thanks to a boost from a 'bumper” kiwifruit season — but challenges remain, a new... Read More

How to avoid a financial hangover this Christmas

As the holiday season approaches, many consumers may consider "interest-free" loans to manage festive expenses. However, Financial Services Complaints warns that... Read More

BNZ admits wrong decision on 'Girls Get Off'

The Bank of New Zealand's chief executive has admitted the decision to deny a business account to a women-owned sexual wellness brand was the wrong one and strayed... Read More

What's on: fun, bands, garage sales and Santa

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

Fonterra converting two coal boilers

Fonterra to convert two coal boilers at South Canterbury plant to wood pellets. The dairy giant said it is the co-op's biggest decarbonisation investment... Read More