Consumer NZ calls Instachill air cooler 'at best, pointless' in NZ climate
Evaporative coolers push moisture into the air and are designed for deserts, not a damp climate where they could worsen mould, Consumer NZ says.
Annual inflation higher than expected at 1.4%
More doubt builds that further interest rate cuts are coming as inflation tops all major forecasts.
25 year-old man jailed for more than two years for GST fraud
False claims backed up by forged documents, but department accessed the originals.
Coca-Cola to repay $7.2 million wage subsidy
Despite a 30 per cent drop in revenue during the first lockdown, business has since recovered for the soft drink company.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare gets massive revenue boost from Covid-19
The good news adds more than $1 billion to the company’s sharemarket value, but CEO warns NZ the risk from the pandemic is higher than ever.
ANZ matches Westpac 1-year rate low, but no mortgage war expected
A second major bank has lowered its one-year mortgage rate to a 2.29 per cent ‘special’, for people with at least 20% equity.
Working from home ideal for instructor
Fitness instructor James McMahon is one of a growing number of Southlanders working from home since lockdown.
'Call back in 2022': Shortage of tradies compounds with building boom
People wanting a specific builder or refurbishment to their home are being told they may have to wait one to two years due to a lack of skilled tradespeople.
Investors buoyed by upbeat retailers
Retail stocks gained following a slew of profit upgrades across New Zealand and Australia. “The retail environment is surprisingly strong,” said Brad Gordon, an investment adviser at Hobson Wealth Partners.
New Zealand's 10 most complained about companies
Air New Zealand topped the list in a year when it was caught off guard by Covid-19.
Women taking leap into entrepreneurship during Covid-19 era
More women are starting small businesses after wave of coronavirus-related redundancies, according to Chooice NZ founder Sarah Colcord.
It's 'game on' after Covid-19 boom
Gaming is set to be New Zealand's next billion-dollar industry, and Covid-19 is emerging as a serious player in that goal.
Vodafone CEO: The lessons Invercargill taught me
Vodafone NZ boss Jason Paris points to his Invercargill childhood when reflecting on what has shaped him; both as a father and a business leader.
Covid lockdowns, protests and election strife led to record US gun sales in 2020
At gun shops across the United States, 2020 was a year of wild spikes in sales, especially to new customers anxious about the pandemic and a summer of protests.
Do property values really double every 10 years?
Conventional wisdom has it that New Zealand property values double every 10 years and new data from Realestate.co.nz reveals it’s a reality for much of the country.
Fresh head of steam for Oceania
Retirement village operator bounces back from from difficult Covid loss.
How much is your stolen identity worth on the dark web?
Study reveals prices paid for New Zealanders' personal data on the dark web.
The Squeeze: Newbie real estate agent door-knocks 800 houses for first two listings
Anshul Gupta is so excited about his first open home this weekend, he's hired a red carpet.
Key tips for SMEs to build long-term resilience into their systems and strategies
OPINION: Covid disruptions last year unfurled a slew of opportunities for SMEs to become future-ready and set the stage for a digital revolution.
New year, new motivation - but make sure you are heading in the right direction
OPINION: Entering a new year can be a time of considerable reflection for many of us.
Boost your productivity using calendar management
OPINION: Time is one of our most precious commodities, and, failing to manage your time effectively means reaching goals too slowly or perhaps not reaching them at all.
Canterbury liquor store baron Harjit Singh sells half his empire
Fines and negative publicity over underpaying his staff and poor record keeping are behind the sale of half of Harjit Singh’s former booze empire.
Family faces $200 rent hike for mouldy house
The house on a former factory site had holes, mould and a rotting window frame. But the landlord mooted bumping up the rent.
New opportunities to do things differently
OPINION: New year means different things to different people, but renewal is at heart for all cultures.
Crowdfunding page set up by customers of robbed cafe is 'oxygen', owner says
An Auckland suburb has banded together to help a cafe owner who was robbed thrice in one night.
Lure of lifestyle property strong as Kiwis chase the good life
Sales of lifestyle blocks in the last three months of 2020 were well up on a year ago as Kiwis sought a bit of post-lockdown space.
Queenstown's reversal of fortune
Property values in Queenstown were rattled by the Covid storm but new analysis by CoreLogic reveals those lockdown losses have now been recouped.
Taranaki building boom set to keep rising as consent applications increase
Resource consents for new buildings and subdivisions were down in the New Plymouth district, but up regionally in 2020 from previous years.
The Fitz: An infamous past, and an uncertain future
The bar once famous for its raucous crowds and lax rules, has become an unsightly ghost, left to decay for over a decade.
Why NZ should have a positive economic outlook for 2021
OPINION: Economically New Zealand has done better than anyone could have hoped for – materially better than the most fear-filled expectations to this point.
Property investment: the good, the bad and the downright ugly
OPINION: In a rising market, many developments can look as safe as houses — literally. But when they go bad, it’s horrible.
The US Capitol Siege has showed the importance of employee fidelity
OPINION: Deceptive behaviour breaching obligations of fidelity and good faith is likely to end in tears, whether it is committed in Washington or Wellington.
Government funds are not ‘taxpayer money’
OPINION: Media and politicians should stop confusing the two.
Farmer fined nearly $2000 for ill-treating rodeo animals
In the first prosecution related to rodeo, Derek Robinson has been convicted after using an electric prodder on two distressed steer.
Government considers growers' requests
The Government hasn't committed to any specific support for Tasman growers affected by the Boxing Day hail storm but it is considering requests, says MP Damien O'Connor.
Dairy prices surge for fifth consecutive auction
Dairy auction prices jumped overnight posting an overall lift of 4.8 per cent.
Relief for growers as RSE workers arrive
There will be a total of 13 flights from the Pacific Islands bringing 2000 much needed horticultural workers to the country over the coming weeks.
Council gets tough on contaminators
Needles, dog poo and dirty nappies appearing on the sorting belt of the Waipā recycling centre.
Is eco-friendly gas in your home a pipe dream?
Electricity is an efficient and cheap replacement for natural gas. It's time to electrify every new home and building, some experts think.
Chooks dining out on unloved green-lipped mussels
Where mussel farmers saw rubbish, a free-range egg producer saw food for his flock. At the same time, he's making chicken feed of his carbon emissions.
2021 New Year Honours for founders of Commonsense Organics
Marion Wood and Jim Kebbell say their MNZMs recognise the importance of organic farming in New Zealand.
Trump steps out of the White House and into a company in crisis
Now, former US President Donald Trump returns to a business remade in the image of the country he led: Beleaguered, indebted and toxically politicised.
Judge says Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
In court filings, Amazon said the suspension was a “last resort” to block Parler from harbouring violent plans to disrupt the presidential transition.
Trump reveals extent of pandemic damage to business empire
Former US President Donald Trump's empire has been hit hard by coronavirus closures, with revenue from his Washington and Las Vegas hotels down by more than half.
Wall Street hits records as Donald Trump departs Washington, Joe Biden sworn in
The bump for stocks between US Election Day and Joe Biden's inauguration is bigger than Donald Trump's bump before he became US president.
Business owners: Proposed masterplan 'unworkable'
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active review
Reserve Bank statistics go dark for a few weeks due to hack
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare gets massive revenue boost from Covid-19
Trump steps out of the White House and into a company in crisis
Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss steps down
Consumer NZ calls Instachill air cooler 'at best, pointless' in NZ climate
Google threatens to disable search in Australia if media code becomes law
25 year-old man jailed for more than two years for GST fraud
Coca-Cola to repay $7.2 million wage subsidy
Lure of lifestyle property strong as Kiwis chase the good life
Covid-19: Expat launches new business in Northern Ireland lockdown