Business & Markets

Failed music festivals owe $14m

Liquidators for the cancelled Juicy Festival and Timeless Summer Tour are battling to recoup money paid to music artists who did not perform as creditors... Read More

OCR: BNZ cuts mortgage rates to match rivals

BNZ has cut a number of its home loan rates to match rival banks ahead of tomorrow's Official Cash Rate (OCR) decision. The bank said it was trimming... Read More

$50K grant for new Mauao project

A new initiative to protect and enhance Mauao has received a major funding boost, with BayTrust awarding a $50,000 grant to Mauao Trust to launch a community-focused... Read More

Māori kiwifruit growers expand into UAE market

A new export initiative between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates places Māori kiwifruit growers on the 'world stage”, says a growers group. Māori... Read More

Flight from Christchurch to Tauranga cancelled

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to Christchurch Airport after a report a plane had engine problems. The service said Flight NZ5804 from Christchurch... Read More

Air Chathams restores Auckland flight

Air Chathams has announced that recent Government support will allow it to dedicate an aircraft to Whakatāne and resume its business-friendly flight schedule,... Read More

New liquor licences sought for Tauranga bars

There is hope for the reopening of closed bars in two Tauranga suburbs as new liquor licence applications are considered. The Welcome Bay Tavern and Maungatapu... Read More

NZ vintage delivers bumper but unprocessed crop

The value of wine exports has dropped slightly over the past year, though volumes remain strong with an exceptionally large 2025 harvest to drive growth. New... Read More

NZ vintage delivers bumper but unprocessed crop

By Nona Pelletier of RNZ The value of wine exports has dropped slightly over the past year, though volumes remain strong with an exceptionally large 2025... Read More

BOP avocado growers donate windfall fruit

The Bay of Plenty avocado industry has banded together after 'devastating” winds hit more than 400 orchards, with some losing 90% of their fruit. Growers... Read More

Sustainable BOP closes its doors

A Bay of Plenty based environmental awareness trust has formally closed, with its remaining funds distributed to three local charities that are continuing its... Read More

Overseas holiday leaves woman battling card fraud

A woman's financial loss is a stark reminder to always keep credit cards and PIN numbers secure, warns a financial ombudsman. An overseas holiday took a dark... Read More