Business & Markets

A three-generation journey of kiwifruit success

Across three generations, change is something members of the Dyer family all agree is a constant feature of farming. 'The only guarantee in life is change,”... Read More

Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand

Coloured sand products sold by Kmart NZ have tested positive for tremolite asbestos, prompting an urgent recall notice and warning for anyone who has bought... Read More

Comvita hosts Korean beekeeping federation

Comvita has hosted a delegation of 40 senior representatives from the Korea Federation of Beekeeping Co-operatives (KFBC). The visit to the Paengaroa headquarters... Read More

Ōtākiri Springs wins Supreme Court case

Appeals against the 300-fold expansion of water bottling operation Ōtākiri Springs have been dismissed by New Zealand's top court. The Supreme Court decision... Read More

Chief executive of I Am Hope Foundation steps down

By RNZ The outspoken founder of a mental health charity is stepping down from chief executive duties and looking for a successor. Mike King launched the... Read More

Black Friday: Big buys despite money worries

Black Friday is shaping up to be another massive retail moment, with Kiwi shoppers expected to spend hundreds of millions despite more than half expressing concern... Read More

Rescue helicopter needs updated night vision tech

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew is calling for public support to help fund new night vision goggles, with nearly a quarter of its life-saving missions taking... Read More

Western Bay Community Award finalists announced

Thirty-four Western Bay residents and groups were named as finalists for the 2026 Western Bay Community Awards, recognising their contributions to the region... Read More

Yeah Nah: Consumer NZ's anti-awards

By Susan Edmunds of RNZ A lack of understanding from consumers and a lack of enforcement from regulators could be combining to give shoppers a raw deal, Consumer... Read More

Karangahake mum builds inclusion through action

Emily-Kay Livick never imagined she would one day be leading Achilles Tauranga Moana but, for her, volunteering has always been about whānau. Her son, Tamahau... Read More

Hopes Tongariro fire at won't turn away tourists

By Alexia Russell of RNZ In Tongariro, locals pin their hopes on rain to put out a massive blaze, so their summer incomes don't get burnt with the region's... Read More

Powerball jackpot rises to $45m

Six lucky Lotto players have split Saturday night's $1 million First Division prize, as Powerball soars to a near-record high. The players will each pocket... Read More