Consumer NZ takes legal action over Z Energy claims
6:00 AM Consumer rights group says it is concerned claims are misleading.
Remote village in battle with absentee owner
Waipori Falls Village - a settlement of 33 homes - is now caught in a legal stoush over unpaid levies, interest and fees by one owner.
Here's why no change to the OCR was bad news for borrowers
But how much was Reserve Bank talking tough to spook over-confident markets?
High OCR to stay until 2025 - RBNZ
After holding the official cash rate at 5.5% the Reserve Bank has pushed back strongly against a growing market perception that interest cuts could be to come before long.
OCR up for review: What will happen to interest rates?
All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank on Wednesday – but the interest will be focused on what it says it will do in the future rather than what it does on the day.
Three deep south businesses win prizes
The Kiwi Skips founders' dream to recycle more waste has gained a boost with a chunk of a $750,000 prize pool.
Bluff: The unexpected cruise ship destination expecting a bumper season
When you think of idyllic destinations to visit on a cruise ship, Bluff might not be top of the list. But ask the locals - there's plenty to do.
Fake $74,750 insurance claim 'totally lacking in any credibility'
Michael Peryer was caught out lying about the theft of his car and horse float. The judge wasn't impressed.
Sell airport shares and lease port ops: Mayor
Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown proposes a multi-billion fund by selling and leasing assets.
Concern as carbon offset partnership plants pines in biodiversity hotspots
Pines being planted in South Marlborough by an Air New Zealand partnership with energy companies are the wrong trees in the wrong place, biodiversity experts say.
Choice for bank customers
Co-operative bank CEO hopes for more transparency and a fairer, more competitive banking environment.
A second large solar farm proposed for the Mackenzie
Unlike the recently rejected Balmoral Station solar proposal, farming has already destroyed this property's ecological value, the company says.
Invercargill airport terminal to be named in Sir Tim Shadbolt's honour
Soon the building will bear the name - and the face - of the man who championed an extension that created the country’s third-longest civilian runway.
Film commission refers 'concerns' about Auckland company to Serious Fraud Office
Concerns arose about the reliability of documents provided by the company to the NZ Film Commission, chief executive says.
Public sector job cuts weighing on Wellington house prices, ANZ says
But inflation's 'dirty little secret' has helped avoid blood on the floor.
Choice for bank customers
Co-operative bank CEO hopes for more transparency and a fairer, more competitive banking environment.
Science of Christmas presents
OPINION: How the receiver experiences your presents.
How embracing the vlog could boost your business
OPINION: Think video blogging is just for influencers? Think again.
Astin Parore, 20, with six-figure art business: 'Don't underestimate young people'
Started during the first Covid lockdown, he has now brought on his mum Sally Ridge as creative director to help find more artists.
Five couples 'accidentally' bought a classic country pub
Five Taranaki couples have put their beer money where their mouth is and bought the tiny rural pub they often joked about taking over.
Bold journey of bouquets
Tuatapere's Nathalie Pahl has gone from gardening one patch to supplying flowers in Southland through her business, Blooming Boulders.
Medical Assurance Society to pay $2.1 million penalty for misleading customers
The Financial Markets Authority said more than 16,000 customers were overcharged or underpaid due to 'fundamental flaws' in business systems.
NZ’s sustainability heroes
The 2023 Sustainable Business Awards showcase NZ’s top sustainability achievements.
New company offers unlimited leave and sick leave
Liam O'Neill loves games, and also loves to see his employees happy. That is why they are offering unlimited leave and sick leave.
Connecting with tomorrow’s workforce
SPONSORED: With businesses across Aotearoa contemplating a tight labour market, many are looking ahead for ways to future-proof their business.
Public sector job cuts weighing on Wellington house prices, ANZ says
But inflation's 'dirty little secret' has helped avoid blood on the floor.
Heritage-listed Old Bank building for sale
The ability to order a barista-made coffee from the same building as your apartment is one of the many perks of Blenheim's art deco Old Bank building.
What will coalition's policies mean for housing market?
Good news for property investors should eventually mean good news for tenants, one professional landlord says.
The Wellington house that lost $400,000
The top five losses were all properties that had been held for about two years, or less.
Sluggish Black Friday continues retail's struggles
OPINION: It's becoming clear that people are now buying less than they were in 2022 as prices continue to rise.
Top 10 songs that tell the story of 2023 in music
OPINION: I don’t know about you, but I found 2023 even harder than last year.
What my marathon effort can teach you about personal finance
OPINION: I realised I wasn’t going to hit my target using a DIY approach so I either needed to do something about it or withdraw.
Ask Susan: What happens to KiwiSaver if I leave New Zealand?
If I leave New Zealand what happens with my KiwiSaver? I have an opportunity to consider in Europe.
Farming connectivity
SPONSORED: Internet-connected devices can make farms safer, more efficient and more productive.
Knowledge is power with a Dairymasters course
Tap into the knowledge of the country’s best dairy business experts and empower yourself as a Dairymaster.
Sophie Hurley wins Supreme Award at Rural Women NZ Business Awards
The NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards was held last week and Honest Wolf co-founder, Sophie Hurley, claimed the top prize, as well as winning the Emerging Business category.
Farming ministers ready to get stuck in
Reviewing on-farm regulations will be a top priority for New Zealand’s new agriculture ministers, with changes to freshwater rules expected by Christmas.
Iconic brands fail Auckland Zoo app test for sustainable palm oil
Auckland Zoo's new shopping app gives some iconic Kiwi brands the thumbs down. But companies say it's being too harsh.
Fonterra pledges to make milk production 30% greener by 2030
New Zealand's biggest emitter wants farmers to use less fertiliser, plant trees and introduce new tech. But there’s no commitment to reward those that do, yet.
Milk sheds are quietly leaking a greenhouse gas you probably haven’t heard of
Many farms' most powerful greenhouse gas comes from a milk-chilling machine, not a cow. But new cost-saving tech could fix that.
Environmental sheen to truck wash operator
A truck-cleaning enterprise is confident its green-minded technology and location will prove to be a winning combination in Manawatū.
What happened at OpenAI? The Sam Altman saga, explained
Over the course of a dramatic five days for the booming artificial intelligence industry, the prominent AI leader Sam Altman was ousted from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.
Why this short 37-minute A380 flight is a big milestone
For the first time ever, an A380 has taken off using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
It's boom times for startups trying to electrify aviation
Just as electric cars have started to revolutionise driving, a growing group of startups are now looking to electrify air transport.
Shock exit for boss of ChatGPT maker OpenAI after being dumped by the board
As recently as Thursday, Altman was acting the CEO part, speaking onstage at the APEC summit in San Francisco.
Consumer NZ takes legal action over Z Energy claims
Café manager couldn't take leave for 2.5 years
Remote village in battle with absentee owner
Here's why no change to the OCR was bad news for borrowers
High OCR to stay until 2025 - RBNZ
Three deep south businesses win prizes
Bluff: The unexpected cruise ship destination expecting a bumper season
Fake $74,750 insurance claim 'totally lacking in any credibility'
Sell airport shares and lease port ops: Mayor
Concern as carbon offset partnership plants pines in biodiversity hotspots
A second large solar farm proposed for the Mackenzie