Business & Markets

A blossoming love in Te Puke

The sun begins to rise, the children lay sound asleep in bed, but you won't find her in the home. No - she's tiptoed into the wonderful shades of colourful... Read More

New "Burger Nation" honours best burgers

Get ready for the best summer ever burger lovers, with the inaugural Burger Nation 2024 set to kick off this week. Celebrating the best burgers that Aotearoa... Read More

Warning of pitfalls of supermarket loyalty schemes

A consumer watchdog is warning deals offered by supermarket loyalty schemes are not as cost-saving as they appear. Woolworths has announced a new loyalty... Read More

Minimum wage set for cautious increase

The adult minimum wage rate will increase by two per cent to $23.15 an hour from April 1. 'This Government is committed to striking the right balance between... Read More

Corruption perception: NZ must be more open

The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says New Zealand must be even more open and direct if it is to improve its ranking as one of the least corrupt countries in... Read More

Govt to reform financial services regulations

The Government will reform financial services regulations, ensuring clarity and cutting red tape for both institutions and Kiwis, says Commerce and Consumer... Read More

High inflation expected to be "the new normal"

Global inflation has peaked, but it is expected to take more time before domestic inflation falls to within the Reserve Bank's one to three per cent target... Read More

Inflation slows to lowest rate in two years

Inflation has slowed to its lowest level in more than two years, but domestic price pressures remain stubborn and will slow any move to cut interest rates. Stats... Read More

KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals rise

A record number of people are making withdrawals from their KiwiSaver funds due to financial difficulties. Of the 6400 withdrawals made throughout December,... Read More

Insurer identifies clear favourite for car thieves

The Toyota Aqua is once again holding the unwanted title of New Zealand's most stolen car. Insurer AMI received nearly 17,000 claims for stolen cars last... Read More

Kiwis more likely to hunt for a job in January

If you've returned to work after the festive summer season and are feeling the slump, you're not alone. New data released by Trade Me Jobs highlights New... Read More

Dairy and veggies fall in some NZ stores

Shoppers paid less at the checkout for cheese, butter and ice cream at Foodstuffs stores in December, and many veggies were down over 30 per cent. But there's... Read More