House sales fall by over 20 per cent
6 min ago Sales activity has dropped off in the housing market as headwinds gather, but prices remain at record highs, the Real Estate Institute says.
Corrosion found in engines of hibernating Air NZ Boeing 777-300ERs
Auckland's humid climate has not been kind to what were once the most powerful jet engines in aviaiton history.
Households give tips on fighting inflation
Independent economist Tony Alexander gathers householders' tips for rolling back rampant inflation.
Kiwis literally freezing credit cards to curb urge to splurge
New Zealanders are taking drastic measures to limit credit card spending.
Inflation, Covid, interest rates - what economists got wrong in 2021
Economists were taken by surprise last year by how strong inflation was, how well the economy withstood Covid, and Reserve Bank interest rate hikes.
The ‘loyalty ladder’ and how to move people up it
OPINION: Most people your business deals with will be on one of the five steps on the loyalty ladder, but some are more valuable than others.
A new breed of Friday drinks
SPONSORED: Craving a break from the booze, but don’t feel able to say no?
Construction ‘reset’ needed to help housing market in 2022
House prices surged and the public housing waitlist ballooned in 2021. Record construction demand is set to continue this year.
The suburbs with median values under $300,000
Only eight suburbs nationwide have a median value under $300,000, while only 108 have a median below $500,000, new analysis shows.
Cable repair ship to set sail from PNG to restore communications to Tonga
Subsea cable cut in two places and conditions for repair will need to be 'assessed thoroughly' because of volcanic activity.
Weakness in China's economy despite growth of 8.1 per cent in 2021
An abrupt slump in China's economy at the end of the year sets the tone for what will come in 2022, forecasters say.
Fuel firms set to be required to store more petrol in NZ after refinery closes
Ministry believes fuel majors should foot bill for maintaining minimum stocks of petrol and diesel in case of crisis.
10,000 new workers a year needed to fill labour gap in Canterbury, study finds
Researcher Dr David Dyason said it could be "potentially disastrous" for Canterbury's labour market if New Zealand's borders remain closed in the long-run.
Lifting worker confidence critical to NZ’s success
OPINION: The message from the last 12 months is clear – people’s work-lives are the worst they’ve been in four years. That’s bad news for everyone.
What's really happened to home loans?
New rules have turned the mortgage market on its head. But what's actually happened, and have the banks gone too far?
Bare bank accounts, secret sons and brass pigs – the wills of famous Kiwis
Wills are a window on who and what people value. So what do the last wishes of famous Kiwis tell us?
How to successfully launch an online course
OPINION: Creating a course can feel like a natural way to generate passive income, but there are some important things to consider to succeed.
Enduring powers of attorney: a useful tool if you’re prepared
OPINION: Talking to your bank early, ideally when you set up a power of attorney, can prevent future difficulties with access to your accounts.
What I've Learned: No one can do what you do
Susan Vick, founder of baby food company Gourmet Baby started her business to give parents another option.
Young Invercargill entrepreneur starts business from bedroom
At 12-years-old, Invercargill entrepreneur Ella McEwan-Franks hopes to make her first million by the age of 20, and with a website launch and stock being picked up by local retailers, she’s confident she can make it.
Wages increase to record high as job pressure mounts
Rising wages and new hiring is being compounded by a job market under immense pressure, says Infometrics principle economist Brad Olsen.
Got $100 (or less) to invest? Here’s how
Simran Kaur, of Girls That Invest, says while it’s easier than ever to invest, there are a few steps investors should take before putting their money in the share market.
Govt to invest $200,000 in drought forecasting technology
A new Government tool will aim to predict droughts up to six months before they occur.
O'Donnell: Block 'on budget', scope bigger, contingency needed
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A key reason behind the move to draw in a further $15m funds for Invercargil's major city block development is to increase the scope of project and provide contingency, a director says.
Five game-changing building innovations
The push to boost housing supply continues and with that has come a growing number of technological innovations set to shake-up the industry.
Housing or green space? Tauranga debates future of reserve land
Lines are being drawn in the dirt over a large block of Crown reserve land, with several community groups strongly opposed to using it for housing.
Cost increase for city block, bank loan shortfall
The Invercargill City Council is proposing to stump up with a $22.75m short-term loan, as well as a further $7.5m investment, for the major city block development.
Lifting worker confidence critical to NZ’s success
OPINION: The message from the last 12 months is clear – people’s work-lives are the worst they’ve been in four years. That’s bad news for everyone.
Asia elections in 2022 to have flow-on effects in NZ
OPINION: If 2022 is the year when Covid will be felt at the ballot box, it will be felt in the economy too.
How $100 a month can transform your life
OPINION: Patience and commitment are the keys to growing a healthy investment balance that gives you choices and freedom later.
What does ‘academic freedom’ mean in practice?
OPINION: The case taken by Siouxsie Wiles and Shaun Hendy against their university goes to the heart of what it means to be a ‘critic and conscience of society’.
Labour shortage plagues growers
Workers shortages in horticulture and viticulture are taking a toll on growers' mental health, industry leaders say.
97pc of viruses in NZ river new to science: study
Only a tiny fraction of the "virosphere" is known, researchers say.
Call for inquiry into MPI after failed prosecution
An environmental consultant says an official inquiry needs to be done into the Ministry for Primary Industries failed case against a Southland kina fisherman.
Two good moves paying off
SPONSORED: The family farm business that's expanding - with a plan in place to keep progressing.
Silver Fern Farms to launch carbon-zero beef
Silver Fern Farms chief executive Simon Limmer says the company plans to expand its carbon-zero offering beyond beef to also include lamb and venison.
Auckland start-up raises $900,000 to help grow its climate-friendly tech
A company that launched weeks before the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown is looking to take its property maintenance software overseas.
Lifting the lid on responsible investing
OPINION: If the finance sector doesn't change the types of projects and companies that are getting funding then the world’s ability to address urgent environmental challenges will take a huge hit.
Why protecting nature is no longer just for green groups
OPINION: A significant theme emerged quietly from the Glasgow COP26 meeting that has signalled a new front in tackling climate change.
Weakness in China's economy despite growth of 8.1 per cent in 2021
An abrupt slump in China's economy at the end of the year sets the tone for what will come in 2022, forecasters say.
Tesla inks deal to get key battery component outside China
Tesla is turning to an Australian company for a key component in its batteries in a deal designed to reduce its dependence on China for graphite.
She's back! Anxiety-inducing advert includes A380 flyby
Stuntwoman Nicole Smith-Ludvik returns to the very top of the world's tallest building to promote the Dubai Expo.
Shkreli ordered to return $94m, barred from drug industry for life
The provocative, imprisoned ex-CEO must return profits he and his former company reaped from jacking up the price and monopolising the market for a lifesaving drug.
House sales fall by over 20 per cent
Theranos and the end of self-aggrandisement
Bar owners spends $20k trying to find staff
Out of this world: 555.55-carat black diamond lands in Dubai
Households give tips on fighting inflation
The ‘loyalty ladder’ and how to move people up it
Corrosion found in engines of hibernating Air NZ Boeing 777-300ERs
Construction ‘reset’ needed to help housing market in 2022
The suburbs with median values under $300,000
Cable repair ship to set sail from PNG to restore communications to Tonga
Weakness in China's economy despite growth of 8.1 per cent in 2021
Labour shortage plagues growers
Inflation, Covid, interest rates - what economists got wrong in 2021