Obesity plan 'too little, too late'
1:09 PM Getting food industry to fight obesity epidemic won't work, leading sugar researcher says.
Power bill price hikes in pipeline
Otago power consumers may soon know how much extra they will need to pay to a struggling lines company.
From New Year's Day to Singles' Day
OPINION: Rock legends U2 may outlive the legendary shopping event of Singles' Day.
Investing in a low-rate world
With deposit rates so low, investors are seeking riskier places to earn a return.
Building firm goes bust
Todd Halliday owns flash cars, horses, a boat and lush home. But he faces losing the lot, again.
'Poor management' linked to failure
A business that lost the bulk of its $20 million treaty cash failed because of poor management.
Website helps fill seasonal jobs
A job platform is helping orchards and abattoirs find jobseekers for peak periods.
Restaurants on menu for new building
Diners in Richmond will soon get three new options with a Sal's pizzeria, Zambrero Mexican eatery and Aki Kitchen Japanese restaurant set to open early next year.
Massive housing shortfall forecast
A Hutt-Valley's worth of newcomers will move into Wellington city. Will there be enough homes?
Central city rates questioned
Are businesses getting enough for their rates in a central city still being rebuilt?
Manawatū company builds Antarctic habitat
The "big green box" is designed to keep researchers safe and comfortable in 200 kmh winds and -60C temperatures.
Top end market heats up
An Invercargill house has been listed at $1.5m as the number of $1m-plus sales grows, according to a real estate executive.
Case to move Auckland port 'flawed'
The argument to relocate Auckland's port to Marsden Point is hard to justify, says a new analysis.
Paid tours only for iconic tree?
Iwi and DOC consider paid tours only to Tāne Mahuta, to stop kauri dieback.
BNZ boss takes pay cut
Bank held back on bonuses for top team including CEO Angie Mentis, but at $3m she's still the best paid bank CEO.
BNZ 'conflict' over payday lenders
BNZ shouldn't offer banking to payday lenders if it's serious about stamping out the sector, expert says.
Paid tours only for iconic tree?
Iwi and DOC consider paid tours only to Tāne Mahuta, to stop kauri dieback.
Buildings which don't just save lives, but time
The merits of designing buildings which are not only safer but recover quicker from quakes.
The Warehouse: Shopping by subscription
The Warehouse takes a leaf out of Amazon's book, but there are 'red flags'.
How AR-15 is now 'America's rifle'
OPINION: Remington will have to reveal how it sells a military weapon to ordinary people.
Friends can help you at work
OPINION: Work pressures often mean we sacrifice friendship, but that's a big mistake.
Fishing ban won't save Māui
OPINION: A cat-borne disease is a bigger threat to dolphins - but fishermen are an easier target.
Boomers didn't do this to you
OPINION: Boomers' wealth is not the cause of Millennial deprivation; it is not a zero-sum game.
People steal hemp, think it's weed
"I thought I was in pot heaven," said one young US man caught in the act on Halloween.
Disney heiress rebukes boomers
Abigail Disney poured scorn on fellow baby boomers, telling them to "let the kids drive".
Motorola reboots the Razr
15 years ago the Razr was unleashed, years ahead of the iPhone. Now it's back.
'Amazon's first grocery store'
The tech giant confirmed it will open a Los Angeles supermarket next year.