NZX steady ahead of US inflation data, a2 Milk slumps 7%
Disappointed investors sold a2 Milk after it dashed hopes of imminent access to the US infant formula market.
We need to level the playing field between sawmillers and foresters
5:00 AM OPINION: Treating wood processors equitably with foresters when it comes to carbon is a necessary first step for increasing competition in timber.
Low home loan rates were 'abnormal'
ASB has lifted the rate at which it checks people can afford home loans from 6.45% to 7.85%.
Sorry to burst your bubble, Starburst has been discontinued
Starbursts lollies have quietly disappeared from New Zealand shelves.
Are we about to pull the rug out from under our trade protections?
5:00 AM OPINION: A ban on live animal exports would contravene a fundamental rule of trade, and its ripples create a serious problem for New Zealand.
Vegan-friendly ice cream for dogs coming to a Christchurch beach soon
Don't want to share that last bite of ice cream with your pooch? No worries, there's now a dog-friendly option.
Rental car denied because of guide dog
Paul Hutcheson came to Auckland with his wife and his guide dog – but a Thrifty staffer wouldn't give them a car, citing a no pets policy.
Ramraid for onesies - baby clothes heist sparks theft-to-order warning
Vapes and cigarettes were not the target of ramraiders in Hamilton this week, as thieves instead went looking for children's and women's clothing.
Want an e-bike? Westpac launches cheaper loan for EV purchases
Westpac NZ has launched a new low-interest personal loan to support more New Zealanders to buy a range of electric vehicles and ebikes.
New Zealand's own 'Leftorium'
To the left, to the left: Christchurch woman tackles left-handness by opening her own shop.
Demand high for Rangiora land
Recent sales activity in Rangiora has highlighted the fact that demand is outstripping the supply of greater Christchurch’s industrial freehold land, real estate firm Colliers says.
Cigna admits misleading customers
Insurer admits lifting cover on 52,363 policies by more than inflation.
Communications Minister says Google upgrade a 'shot in the arm' for economy
New Zealand will get its own Google cloud computing region, but the technology giant is coy on the specifics.
Training course hopes to tackle hospitality skills shortage
A new training initiative at a Taupō hotel is hoping to address the labour shortage that is currently threatening New Zealand’s tourism industry.
The feud is over, but new challenges await
OPINION: Now is the time for tangata whenua input into climate policy to be sharper and driven by experience.
Review your goals and financial position every year
OPINION: Your financial and personal goals should be reviewed every year to firstly check you are on track and to make any changes for the coming year.
New Zealand's own 'Leftorium'
To the left, to the left: Christchurch woman tackles left-handness by opening her own shop.
Immigration New Zealand’s dirty little secret
OPINION: Immigration New Zealand is the most inefficient Government department you are likely to deal with for consistency of decision-making and timeliness.
Review your goals and financial position every year
OPINION: Your financial and personal goals should be reviewed every year to firstly check you are on track and to make any changes for the coming year.
Butchery owner works seven days a week as he struggles to fill job vacancies
Kim Kardashian came under fire for her comments about how “it seems like nobody wants to work these days” – but small to medium business owners might agree.
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.
Cheap loans for South Waikato businesses aim to 'incentivise growth'
The interest is usually less than market rates - but the business must be in, moving to, or expanding in South Waikato.
Invest more in employees, look past the tried and trusted
OPINION: In a tight job market employers have to get more innovative, says recruitment specialist Jason Cherrington.
Demand high for Rangiora land
Recent sales activity in Rangiora has highlighted the fact that demand is outstripping the supply of greater Christchurch’s industrial freehold land, real estate firm Colliers says.
First-home buyers: Should you buy now or wait for prices to fall further?
Some prospective buyers are "hiding in the shadows" - but is there any point trying to time the market when everything is so up in the air?
Ex-mayor takes council to court
An ex-mayor of New Plymouth is taking the former council he presided over to court after it rejected his proposal to build a five-bedroom apartment atop a notable seaside property he owns with his wife.
National average house price falls under $1 million
Wellington house prices fell by 12.2% over the last six months, but prices are softening nationwide, Quotable Value says.
The feud is over, but new challenges await
OPINION: Now is the time for tangata whenua input into climate policy to be sharper and driven by experience.
Immigration New Zealand’s dirty little secret
OPINION: Immigration New Zealand is the most inefficient Government department you are likely to deal with for consistency of decision-making and timeliness.
How much do our top sportspeople earn?
OPINION: More sports bodies internationally are recognising the need for pay parity for women. So how do claims under our own Equal Pay Act work?
One year on from widespread power cuts, we must not let a good crisis go to waste
OPINION: Unusual or not, it’s crucial we don’t allow lessons from that crisis to go to waste.
University year change pushed to help industry
Tourism minister says a shift in the university summer break would provide a student workforce for the horticultural and tourism sectors.
Kiwifruit company fails in bid to overturn 90-day trial ruling
The Employment Court says Farrand Orchards made a fatal error by allowing a trainee manager to start work before signing a contract.
Shoppers warned to brace for more pain at the checkout
Analysts say there is no end in sight for soaring food price inflation.
Farmer confidence plumbs new depths
Survey finds confidence is at a 13-year low as rising costs, staff shortages and Government reform weigh on farmers' minds.
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.
How are KiwiSaver investments changing the world?
OPINION: A third of professionally managed investments apparently have a sustainability focus. That’s either great news or a huge exaggeration.
NZ is touting a green hydrogen economy, but faces big hurdles to get there
ANALYSIS: In its plan to retool the economy, the New Zealand Government highlighted green hydrogen as a game-changing fuel.
Corporate suits asked to handle bags at airports amid worker shortage
Managers at Sydney Airport, Melbourne Airport, Virgin and Qantas are pitching in on frontline jobs after complaints of long queues and flight chaos.
Warren Buffett pounces on market swoon to buy equities
The billionaire's Berkshire Hathaway Inc is following an age-old adage: buy the dip.
RIP, Spirit - America's most hated airline
The low-cost US carrier that launched thousands of late-night jokes and social media laments, may finally do what its haters wished for: go away forever.
Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info
His comments come after both he and Twitter launched legal action against each other.
Are we about to pull the rug out from under our trade protections?
We need to level the playing field between sawmillers and foresters
65-year-old says it's wrong she gets less NZ Super for being married
Moving uni calendar would mean exams in 'sweltering heat', student association president says
Taranaki's top shop up for sale
NZX steady ahead of US inflation data, a2 Milk slumps 7%
Vegan-friendly ice cream for dogs coming to a Christchurch beach soon
Sorry to burst your bubble, Starburst has been discontinued
Low home loan rates were 'abnormal'
Rental car denied because of guide dog
University year change pushed to help industry
Ramraid for onesies - baby clothes heist sparks theft-to-order warning
MPI looking into death of sheep on Canterbury property
Want an e-bike? Westpac launches cheaper loan for EV purchases