Business & Markets

Multiple arrests after millions lost online

The Auckland City Financial Crime Unit are making arrests as investigations continue into reports of a scam type involving term deposits, duping victims out of... Read More

Reigning fencing champ wins for fifth year

Tony Bouskill is again the winner of the top fencing title at Fieldays for the fifth consecutive year. The winners of the annual New Zealand Fencing Competition... Read More

Thieves raid Michael Hill jewellery outlet

Police are making enquiries to locate those involved in the burglary of a jewellery store at Mount Maunganui. The Michael Hill jeweller outlet at the Bayfair... Read More

Two arrested following food theft at Tauranga café

Two people are in custody following a theft incident in Tauranga on Sunday morning. 'Police were called to a store on Cameron Road, Tauranga at about 5.45am after... Read More

Heavy rain for parts of northern and central NZ

MetService says a low pressure system over the upper North Island is drifting westwards during today and Monday and will be slowly weakening. "This weather system... Read More

Mixed views on whether recession will stick

Businesses are being plagued by uncertainty at the news of a recession. The economy has contracted for two consecutive quarters, with gross domestic product falling... Read More

What‘s on - Matariki, roller disco, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. A heavy rain watch has been issued by MetService... Read More

Boost for game development sector

The Government and game development sector are gearing up to roll out the support announced in Budget 2023, says Minister for the Digital Economy & Communications... Read More

Economy “showing resilience” - Robertson

The economy is 'showing its resilience” according to Finance Minister Grant Robertson, who says the country's GDP fell a 'fraction” of 0.1 per cent... Read More

Te Pūkenga proposal would cut more than 400 jobs

RNZ understands Te Pūkenga has proposed cutting 960 roles, with about half redeployed to new roles. The national vocational education organisation has been briefing... Read More

First mana whenua hot spring opens in Rotorua

The luxury Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa on the shores of Lake Rotorua is officially open, after Prime Minister Chris Hipkins officially cut the tape this week. Regional... Read More

Greerton huffing and puffing over vape shops

Five vape shops in Greerton is a cause for concern for some in the township as it is seen as 'not a good look” for the community. Greerton's Mainstreet... Read More