Business & Markets

Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to a two year low of 4.25 percent, as expected, saying a second consecutive super sized... Read More

What would you need to comfortably retire?

One KiwiSaver provider says there is "no way" that people would want to retire with less than $1 million. Rupert Carlyon, founder of Koura Wealth, said how... Read More

ASB temporarily closes door to many preapprovals

ASB has closed its doors to many preapproval applications from mortgage advisers until next year. It comes as mortgage advisers complain that the time it... Read More

Kiwifruit exports again sweeten merchandise trade

Fruit exports surged last month, jumping in value by $142 million, or 314%, compared to October 2023. 'This was led by kiwifruit, which rose $133m (1078%)... Read More

Maketū Pies: Locals react to potential closure

It's just before lunchtime and the dairy next to the Maketū Pies factory is bustling. Some clutch paper packets containing flaky, golden pastry wrapped... Read More

Major wins in NZ Architecture Awards

B201's architectural brilliance has been recognised at the 2024 New Zealand Architecture Awards, alongside a project in the Bay of Plenty by Professor Anthony... Read More

NZ's most trusted businesses revealed

The 2024 Most Trusted Business Awards have been our biggest yet, with over 2,500 eligible NZ businesses and nearly 10,000 reviews and comments from the public... Read More

Rest home found in breach of care standard

When Dave Appleton's mum fractured her arm during a rest home incident, he thought it was a one-off. Appleton and his family visited regularly, often... Read More

Maketū Pies goes into voluntary liquidation

Maketū Pies has gone into voluntary liquidation after five years of losses. Its owner, Te Arawa Management Ltd , bought the national pie supplier in 2019... Read More

What's on: skatepark, live music, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day, but becoming... Read More

Saying goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant

Auckland Zoo has said goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant, and with her, her keepers. After about two-and-a-half years of planning and waiting, Burma... Read More

Tauranga premises caught selling alcohol to minors

A Tauranga tavern operating without a duty manager and three Tauranga off-license premises selling alcohol to under 18-year-olds have been found to breach the... Read More