Stop building in flood zones, IAG says
15 min ago IAG, which owns the State, AMI and NZI insurance brands, also called for insurers, government and councils to work together to identify and prioritise flood-prone areas.
Man with Parkinson's can't get a benefit - his partner earns $1000 too much
15 min ago Ricky can't find work after he was diagnosed with the disease, and the couple has to manage on $57,000 a year.
Students at risk of burnout as cost of living bites
15 min ago Victoria University Students Association president Ralph Zambrano says rising cost of living is forcing students to choose between medical bills or feeding themselves.
Zero carbon: A ‘transition’ not a ‘transaction’
15 min ago OPINION: Huge structural changes for businesses cannot happen in one ‘transaction’ overnight, they need to be managed progressively as a ‘transition’ over time.
OCR hikes: Is there a better way?
Homeowners have felt the squeeze of the central bank's attempts to control inflation. Susan Edmunds looks at some of the alternatives, including more tax for high-earners.
Māoritanga drives Taranaki business
Tikanga plays at important role in everything Tuarā Civil does, including its daily ritual of karakia before the work day begins.
'Roll out the rainbow carpet': The big queer market NZ tourism is missing
Pre-Covid, the global yearly spend of the rainbow tourism market was close to NZ$337 billion, not far behind the annual total spend by Chinese travellers overseas.
Ocean Flyer promises a revolution, but 'perception issues' remain
The NZ company is assuring the public it's safe to travel at high speeds just above the waves in something not in operation yet.
Part-time photographer's calendar coup
Guy Vickers has honed his patience the hard way – crouching for hours in uncomfortable positions in mud and wet bush, waiting to shoot the perfect bird photo.
Market 'distracted' as traders look to big moves in Australia
Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor shared an annual profit jump of 42%, but the market was looking elsewhere.
Orr shuts down talk of whether he wants second term, as Reserve Bank hikes OCR
New forecast sees the key interest rate hitting 4% earlier than the central bank previously predicted next year.
What the OCR increase could mean for your mortgage
Experts say the latest hike is unlikely to have much impact on mortgage rates.
'Cutting edge' seaweed technology gets Government support
Plans to turn seaweed into a hydrogel that can be used in cosmetics and wound care now have a Government loan behind them.
KFC and McDonald's at Hamilton's growing inland port
The two fast food restaurants will open by the end of the year at the Ruakura inland port
Fletcher Building annual profit jumps 42%
Chief executive Ross Taylor expects to see ongoing profit growth this year, thanks to a solid pipeline construction work.
Dodgy salespeople now risk big fines, after changes to Fair Trading Act
New laws will mean if salespeople ignore a ‘do not knock’ sign they are breaking the law and can be fined of up to $30,000.
Rising mortgage rates to cost households extra $3000 a year
Food has increased 7% and petrol 33% over the past year but it's the cost of borrowing that is likely to hit many people hardest.
What obligations do employers have in hiring and firing disabled staff?
OPINION: A recent decision of the Employment Relations Authority highlights the potential lack of understanding as to what constitutes a disability.
What is your time worth?
OPINION: Most entrepreneurs feel like there are not enough hours in the day to achieve all they wish to.
Making your business famous is just a game
OPINION: After more than 44 years in sales and marketing I have come to the conclusion that making your business famous and unforgettable is just a game you play.
Being a wahine Māori in business - it's a superpower
Three wāhine Māori in business are making their mark, striving to take on the world while tackling adversity.
'Cutting edge' seaweed technology gets Government support
Plans to turn seaweed into a hydrogel that can be used in cosmetics and wound care now have a Government loan behind them.
Being a wahine Māori in business - it's a superpower
Three wāhine Māori in business are making their mark, striving to take on the world while tackling adversity.
Tyre stockpiler jailed over unpaid tax, lies and forgery 'catastrophe'
A judge said Michael Benny Le Roy's years of criminal activity had caused "considerable havoc" and sentenced him to three years in prison.
No 'scarred landscape' here: 800,000 trees planted on former gold mine
An international mining company is making good on its promise to rehabilitate one of its now-defunct West Coast gold mines.
Boulders fired at Auckland homes in volcanic eruption study
Researchers shot rocks at mock houses to find out what the damage to Auckland homes might be.
Modern offices need 'fewer hot desks, more work lounges'
Half of office configurations are redundant for many businesses, an office designer says.
More than 500 first-home buyers may owe more than houses worth, CoreLogic says
House resale gains are down, but most homeowners who sell are still making a profit, new figures show.
Hundreds of landlords hauled before tribunal for pocketing bond
Advocates on both sides say it's unacceptable: "It's technically stealing and it can be thousands of dollars."
How will Costco change the way New Zealanders shop?
OPINION: Multiple delays and a NZ$60 entry cost have done little to quench enthusiasm for New Zealand’s first Costco.
What obligations do employers have in hiring and firing disabled staff?
OPINION: A recent decision of the Employment Relations Authority highlights the potential lack of understanding as to what constitutes a disability.
Battling inflation: 'People have had enough'
OPINION: As the Reserve Bank tries to get the economy back on track, an accounting adviser tells his clients now is not the time to trust anybody.
How we can make local government better
OPINION: Changing the way councils work could unlock an entirely new way of working with local communities to determine their own futures.
Happier pigs might mean more expensive bacon
NZ Pork has proposed ways to keep indoor pigs happy, but says improving welfare will be costly and won't be climate smart.
Global dairy prices fall for a fifth straight auction
Buyers are still keen to secure the product, just not willing to chase prices more than required, an analyst says.
'Cultural clash' of views about whether farmland is wāhi taonga
A court dispute pitting Christian beliefs against the cultural significance of a 70-hectare farm has been labelled as a “direct clash” of religious views.
Smashing news for avocado fans
With the harvest just beginning, everyone's favourite fruit is already going cheap.
Some climate scientists say flood warnings on property go too far
The Government will caution people about buying and developing at-risk properties. But it's basing the warnings on a world that's implausibly hot, some scientists are warning.
Trial of reliable zero-carbon power 'successful'
Geothermal power stations release small amounts of greenhouse gas. But Mercury Energy is trialling a system that could change that.
We need to level the playing field between sawmillers and foresters
OPINION: Treating wood processors equitably with foresters when it comes to carbon is a necessary first step for increasing competition in timber.
Focus on farm emissions misses the elephant of fossil fuels
OPINION: While New Zealand fiddles with farm methane emissions, the rest of the world burns.
Welcome aboard, unvaccinated cruise passengers
The cruise industry has been supercharged in the US since cruise lines started easing testing and vaccine requirements in the past couple of weeks.
World's largest airline makes a big bet on a new supersonic era
American Airlines agrees to buy 20 Overture jets from Boom Supersonic, gambling that a market will emerge for a new generation of sleek supersonic aircraft.
Australian mining giant ‘deeply sorry’ as staff report sexual harassment
BHP issues an apology to affected staff members after revealing it had received substantiated reports of more than 100 cases in the past 12 months alone.
Could the iPhone 14 Pro camera be a let down?
OPINION: With (probably) less than a month until Apple unveils the iPhone 14 leakers have little else on their mind.
Students at risk of burnout as cost of living bites
Review: Introducing Huawei's new Watch D
Happier pigs might mean more expensive bacon
No more car-dependent suburbs if new regional plan gets green light
Man with Parkinson's can't get a benefit - his partner earns $1000 too much
Māoritanga drives Taranaki business
Zero carbon: A ‘transition’ not a ‘transaction’
Stop building in flood zones, IAG says
'Roll out the rainbow carpet': The big queer market NZ tourism is missing
Ocean Flyer promises a revolution, but 'perception issues' remain
OCR hikes: Is there a better way?
Part-time photographer's calendar coup
Market 'distracted' as traders look to big moves in Australia
Orr shuts down talk of whether he wants second term, as Reserve Bank hikes OCR