Superyachts by the numbers
Here’s what the numbers tell us about the industry in New Zealand and how likely (or otherwise) you are to ever set sail aboard your own vessel.
Air NZ, Auckland Airport shares take off while NZX50 falls 1%
The NZ sharemarket slid after bad news from Wall Street, but travel-related stocks were a highlight.
Mother, son fined $3m after appeal of money laundering conviction fails
In 2020, Qiang Fu and his mother were the first people in NZ to be sentenced for criminal offending under new laws.
Why do we let scammers off the hook?
OPINION: I’ve had dozens of calls from crooks claiming to be from “the windows department”, or “the IT service desk”. They were attempts at thefts. I reported none.
Australian tax incentive a threat to NZ gaming industry, association says
A new tax incentive attracting gaming companies to Australia is posing a risk to New Zealand's burgeoning sector, association warns.
Six ways to rebrand Feta in the land of the strong white cloudy cheese
Our European friends have given us a big fat ultimatum to stop using the word. But we've already found some ways to sidestep it.
Uber's control of drivers intense and unrelenting, court hears
Driver contracts are so complex “you could put Albert Einstein in the vehicle and he would be just as vulnerable”, a lawyer says.
Air NZ, Auckland Airport shares take off while NZX50 falls 1%
The NZ sharemarket slid after bad news from Wall Street, but travel-related stocks were a highlight.
Cheat sheet: Why you need to say goodbye to 'feta'
Confused about why a new NZ-EU trade deal will take away the name of your favourite crumbly cheese? Here's all you need to know about the new trade deal.
Mother, son fined $3m after appeal of money laundering conviction fails
In 2020, Qiang Fu and his mother, Fuqin Che, were the first people in New Zealand to be sentenced for criminal offending under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act.
Focus on 'opportunities to do good' to help get through tough times
Business leaders were encouraged to focus on the positive with tips on effective leadership during tough economic times at Chamber of Commerce event.
More than 61,000 new residents fast-tracked so far through special visa
Nearly 6000 health workers and 761 teachers are among 200,000 people to apply for a one-off resident visa which closes on July 31.
Australian tax incentive a threat to NZ gaming industry, association says
A new tax incentive attracting gaming companies to Australia is posing a risk to New Zealand's burgeoning sector, association warns.
New Zealand-EU free trade deal blocks use of the name Feta
The EU has also succeeded in securing the right to restrict new names in the future, association says.
Med Journal saved from liquidation
The 'taonga' 136-year-old New Zealand Medical Journal will live on even if its publisher of more than a decade dies.
Prices 'likely to keep rising faster for longer'
Prices may continue to rise at a faster rate than currently forecast, and will remain high into the future, Susan Edmunds reports.
Stark reality of men and women's earning power laid bare in latest statistics
Overall, the national gender pay gap is coming down, at the end of the last century it was 16%, now it's just over nine.
What I've Learned: Outsource what you can to get your time back
Tess Dwyer, owner of Upstaged Home Staging, found running a business was more difficult than anticipated.
How to pick a name for your new business or brand
OPINION: Since Covid we’ve seen an explosion of new ventures set up, as Kiwis coming up with new business ideas, side hustles or acting on a dream to work for themselves.
The startup developing a RAT test for facial eczema in cattle
The mother and son duo, who've won $10,000 in seed money, say their Covid RAT test-like idea could save farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Serving up proper Pacific Island food, once a week, from a garage in Blenheim
Samoan mother-of-six Tereise Maefia is putting her children through school by giving seasonal workers a taste of home.
Auckland businesses reveal the hurt behind bad online reviews
“Remember every time you write a negative review you are attacking someone’s business, someone’s livelihood," says Samir Allen, owner of Auckland restaurant Gemmayze Street.
'We've never seen anything like it': cost increases leave builders scrambling
Supply chain pressure and widespread inflation is ramping up the cost of building materials, putting the pinch on builders.
A simple guide to paying provisional tax
OPINION: If you have been running your self-employment/business for more than a year, you may even have to worry about provisional tax.
Gib board selling for $410 a board on Trade Me
Builder Nigel Benton says huge prices for Gib on Trade Me hits small businesses the hardest.
Housing market slower, but crash unlikely
Buyers are spoilt for choice with the number of homes for sale nationwide up 89.5% annually, Realestate.co.nz says.
How do mortgages work and what do I need to do to get one?
OPINION: Here are a few things to know if you're in the market for a first home.
Shopping centre to double as expansion plan gets green light
New shops including a supermarket will be built at the Homebase shopping centre in northwest Christchurch.
Property managers warn landlords it's time to 'wake up'
Rental properties are sitting vacant because tenants are hard to find, and landlords need to accept it is a “tenant's market”, property managers say.
Why do we let scammers off the hook?
OPINION: I’ve had dozens of calls from crooks claiming to be from “the windows department”, or “the IT service desk”. They were attempts at thefts. I reported none.
Is there light at the end of the runway for Air NZ?
The national airline should benefit from a pickup in travel, but it's also facing pressure from higher fuel costs and inflation.
What will it take for wool to beat synthetics?
The public and the business world need to understand the benefits of wool better, and the negative impacts of synthetic, before wool can flourish, one manufacturer says.
People in their 40s face a bleak retirement on KiwiSaver’s current trajectory
OPINION: Cost of living is – and should be – on everyone’s mind. But how we are managing increasing costs could impact us well into retirement.
'Libido enhancing' pine pollen may give you more than just the sneezes
Discovery of a plant based testosterone in pine pollen may mean export revenue for the forestry sector through supplement sales.
35-year-old man killed in quad bike crash in Mid Canterbury
The man killed in a quad bike crash near Ashburton on Sunday was 35-year-old Subash Ghimire.
Red meat, dairy sectors disappointed by EU trade deal
Beef and lamb exporters and the dairy sector not happy but kiwifruit and onion growers more upbeat.
Million-dollar export deal for Taranaki medicinal cannabis company
Taranaki-based medicinal cannabis company Greenfern Industries has secured an export deal that could be worth more than $1.6m
'Libido enhancing' pine pollen may give you more than just the sneezes
Discovery of a plant based testosterone in pine pollen may mean export revenue for the forestry sector through supplement sales.
Start-up CarbonCrop halts carbon offsets after questions raised
Thousands of carbon credits were sold, but the Carbonz market only managed one day of trading before pausing business.
Pilot-testing BNZ's emissions calculator
The bank wants half of its business borrowers to measure their emissions by 2025.
The Kiwi at the forefront of farming upwards
Replacing sunshine with UV lights and farm hands with machines, is vertical farming the way of the future?
US stocks slide, Wall Street closes out worst first half since 1970
More than NZ$12 trillion is wiped off the US stock market as inflation-driven upheaval spreads.
Major flaws in Aussie-built boats for Pacific Island
The patrol boats Australia has given to Pacific nations to strengthen regional security are plagued by design flaws, throwing into question whether the vessels can remain at sea.
Volkswagen pulls out all the stops to address China challenges
Maintaining its top spot in China is becoming increasingly difficult for Volkswagen, but the company says it is up to the challenge.
NZ-EU free trade agreement secured
The agreement with the European Union - estimated to be worth $1.8b annually once fully implemented - will remove 91% of tariffs as soon as the deal is actioned.
Mental health issues in hospitality industry 'alarming'
More than 5000 employers apply for accreditation
The forsaken building and the unapologetic engineer
Six ways to rebrand Feta in the land of the strong white cloudy cheese
'Libido enhancing' pine pollen may give you more than just the sneezes
Uber's control of drivers intense and unrelenting, court hears
Air NZ, Auckland Airport shares take off while NZX50 falls 1%
Cheat sheet: Why you need to say goodbye to 'feta'
Mother, son fined $3m after appeal of money laundering conviction fails
Focus on 'opportunities to do good' to help get through tough times
35-year-old man killed in quad bike crash in Mid Canterbury
More than 61,000 new residents fast-tracked so far through special visa
Australian tax incentive a threat to NZ gaming industry, association says