Supermarket code could mean more variety without higher prices, says minister
There is enough excess profit in the industry to treat suppliers better while still delivering savings to consumers, says David Clark.
NZX 50 jumps 1.6%
The sharemarket rallied on optimism inflation may have peaked, easing the pressure on central banks to continue aggressive interest rate hikes.
Air Chathams adds 20% fuel surcharge to fares
'We can no longer continue to absorb this cost', the airline says of rising fuel prices.
Kiwis selling off lockdown purchases and trying to ditch their dogs
Trade Me listings for sewing, scrapbooking and gym equipment are up 19% to 28%, and the number of dogs listed for adoption is up by over a third.
Planet-damaging fertilisers should be penalised right away, says climate body
The Government's climate adviser says fertilisers should be charged the same carbon penalty as petrol and natural gas.
Eel deaths unexplained after autopsies fail to find the cause
The cause of death of more than 260 eels in a Southland stream remains unknown.
Fresh brew being served with confidence
New names, new owners, new energy. Cafes closed amid troubled Covid trading conditions, are returning with a double shot of optimism.
Marine heatwave off Wairarapa coast comes to an end
It might seem icy cold for those braving the waters as part of a mid-winter dip, but spare a thought for the marine life being impacted by marine heatwaves along Wairarapa this year.
Council wants The White Lady to stay despite 'sometimes messy' patrons
After a backlash to reports that The White Lady's future hangs in the balance, Auckland Council says it is "setting the record straight" and wants the truck to stay.
ACC told to pay up after bullying of ex-employee leads to depression
In a first, ACC has been forced to compensate one of its own former staffers for the depression and anxiety she suffered from being bullied on the job.
Market targets biodiversity crisis
Calls for businesses to shop for conservation projects in new "biodiversity market".
Kiwis dream of buying homes but feel trapped in rentals
More than three-quarters of Kiwis surveyed said they would prefer not to rent but felt as though they didn’t have a choice.
Interest rate reductions 'could be start of house price plateau'
Banks reducing two-year rates could help to turn around negative sentiment about the property market, researcher says.
Hotel developers told to pay $510,000 debt
Napier brothers Malcolm and Anthony Herbert lose appeal, with judges finding their arguments ''not tethered to reality''.
Is Bunnings Australian-owner Wesfarmers a good investment?
Sausages in bread might be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about Bunnings, rather than the company’s strong margins and near market dominance.
Take Five: Our biggest bank has cut its home loan rate, what's going on?
If you thought interest rates were going up, today's move from ANZ might have come as a surprise.
What if we refuse to return to working in the office?
OPINION: Returning to work from office has been a cause of tension for many employees who have come to enjoy the change of lifestyle that working from home gives.
Xero Roadshow - Tiny Edition
SPONSORED: Check out the Xero Roadshow - Tiny Edition, which is coming to 28 towns across NZ.
Tips to help your business survive a downturn
OPINION: With rising inflation and higher interest rates, buyer habits have changed and the real question is what can we, as business owners, do to weather the storm?
First half new business starts adds further sparkle to Hamilton's CBD
There's a jump in the number of new businesses getting aboard the Hamilton wave.
ACC told to pay up after bullying of ex-employee leads to depression
In a first, ACC has been forced to compensate one of its own former staffers for the depression and anxiety she suffered from being bullied on the job.
Tips to help your business survive a downturn
OPINION: With rising inflation and higher interest rates, buyer habits have changed and the real question is what can we, as business owners, do to weather the storm?
Inside Countdown's $150 million distribution centre in Auckland
The facility will have the capacity to send over 300,000 crates of fresh produce per week for more than 150 Countdown stores in the North Island.
Man forged signatures to reassign thousands in debt, court told
Michael Le Roy is accused of forging signatures of people he trusted to assign at least $20,000 of his own debt to their names.
Kiwis dream of buying homes but feel trapped in rentals
More than three-quarters of Kiwis surveyed said they would prefer not to rent but felt as though they didn’t have a choice.
No end in sight for falling house prices
House prices have taken their biggest quarterly tumble nationwide since 2009, and it is unclear how long the downturn will continue, CoreLogic says.
Inland Revenue 'increasingly taking action' against property sector companies
Inland Revenue is zeroing in on builders and property investment firms who owe tax and are not coming forward, Deloitte restructuring head says.
Developer must pay $6k after twice renting out leaky house
The Auckland landlord asked tenants to leave, saying the house was dangerous and illegal. Then he rented it out again.
Dileepa Fonseka: The New Zealand economy and its zombies
OPINION: The zombie-killing moment some have had the popcorn out for all along increasingly looks like it is here.
What if we refuse to return to working in the office?
OPINION: Returning to work from office has been a cause of tension for many employees who have come to enjoy the change of lifestyle that working from home gives.
Behind the home loan 'cashback' war
OPINION: Glitzy cashback offers mask bank's attempts to rebuild margins.
Pragmatism from rural sector is an example for us all
OPINION: Meat The Need is something the rural sector should be proud of, and the urban sector should look to as an example, says Ben Kepes.
Marine heatwave off Wairarapa coast comes to an end
It might seem icy cold for those braving the waters as part of a mid-winter dip, but spare a thought for the marine life being impacted by marine heatwaves along Wairarapa this year.
Dairy prices slide 4.1% at auction
Demand for dairy is easing as buyers are not willing to pay as much for product, analysts say.
Dairy with a smaller hoof print: sheep dairy coming to cow dominated Taranaki
Taranaki is a bovine dairy powerhouse but soon some of that "white gold" will be coming from sheep with a smaller environmental footprint than cows.
EU free-trade pact was never about greener grass
OPINION: Last week's agreement reflects the very different ways Europe and the Antipodes regard agriculture.
Planet-damaging fertilisers should be penalised right away, says climate body
The Government's climate adviser says fertilisers should be charged the same carbon penalty as petrol and natural gas.
Market targets biodiversity crisis
Calls for businesses to shop for conservation projects in new "biodiversity market".
'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.
Robot trucks herald era of driverless big rigs
Aurora Innovation's self-driving trucks are rolling out onto the highways of Texas and could change the future of freight.
Mars Inc gets the purpose v profit balance right
Showy corporations should learn from the low-key, family-owned mammal-feeder.
Is Elon Musk right about 'hybrid work'?
OPINION: The Tesla chief's stance on hybrid work has been creating interesting discussions online and around many watercoolers.
A fuel mix-up in France caused more than 30,000 euros in damages
Putting the wrong type of fuel in a car is a fairly common mistake, but a tanker refilling a diesel pump with petrol is much worse.
No end in sight for international delivery delays
World-first electric jet boat revealed as Ngāi Tahu unveils climate change action plan
Youth demanding more from employers
Planet-damaging fertilisers should be penalised right away, says climate body
Eel deaths unexplained after autopsies fail to find the cause
Air Chathams adds 20% fuel surcharge to fares
ANZ makes second Bonus Bond distribution
Supermarket code could mean more variety without higher prices, says minister
Fresh brew being served with confidence
Marine heatwave off Wairarapa coast comes to an end
Kiwis selling off lockdown purchases and trying to ditch their dogs
Council wants The White Lady to stay despite 'sometimes messy' patrons
ACC told to pay up after bullying of ex-employee leads to depression