Business & Markets

Westpac workers to go on nationwide strike

After five months bargaining with their employers over pay concerns, 800 First Union members at Westpac banks have voted to take nationwide strike action this... Read More

Huggy hope bears knitted for I Am Hope

Knit World customers from across the country have joined forces to knit more than 2500 huggy hope bears to support children's mental health. The project aims... Read More

Dunk it for Plunket this August

Plunket and Arnott's are uniting in fundraising fun to support childhood wellness this August. This week Whānau Āwhina Plunket, in partnership with... Read More

Have your say on the sale and supply of alcohol

The Justice Committee is calling for public submissions on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill. The bill would make changes... Read More

Childhood dream led to Kiwi dairy farm

Imagine a love for cows that pulled you 10,000 kilometres down to the bottom of the world. For Chihiro Hanyuda, that is her reality. The 27-year-old travelled... Read More

What's on - light sculpture, art and a concert

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 southeasterlies... Read More

Police ask for help following aggravated robbery

Police are asking for the public's help after an aggravated robbery on Friday afternoon at a store on The Strand, Whakatane. About 4.40pm, a man entered the... Read More

Zespri files civil case in China

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is taking legal action to try to stop the unauthorised production and sale of its gold kiwifruit in China. Zespri owns the rights... Read More

Powerswitch users save over $5 million

Over the past year, New Zealanders who switched power provider using Powerswitch collectively saved over $5 million. 'That's $5 million that will stay in... Read More

First goods trains welcomed

Ruakura Inland Port - a newly minted, 9ha customs-controlled cargo facility on Hamilton's eastern boundary - today welcomed its first two goods trains, one each... Read More

Getting a taste of your future career

People are being invited to empower their future by navigating the many career options at the region's biggest careers expo. Tauranga's Canvas Careers Expo... Read More

Land covenant: Mitre 10 owner fined $500k

The Commerce Commission says the use of anti-competitive land covenants may be more widespread than is known, after the owner of a Mitre 10 was slapped with... Read More