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Westpac raises interest rates for 18-month fixed standard and special mortgages

The rise comes after the ASB and BNZ announced changes to their fixed home loan rates.

Hansells Masterton still owes $6.9m after sale to Hart family company

Total liabilities have fallen from $10.8m at its receivership in April.

Government to open $200m gas fund in January

The fund aims to boost gas supply and storage during the energy transition.

Paddock to Pantry opens second physical location

The Kahawai Point store gives Glenbrook locals groceries without a 20-minute drive.

'Clever way to deal with a slow market' - apartment developer offering two-year mortgage suspension

Developer John Love says the market is slow, so he is offering an unusual apartment deal.

Fonterra cuts milk price forecast after another weak dairy auction

CEO Miles Hurrell blames strong global milk supply and a rising New Zealand dollar.

Chateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interest

Officials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.

As seen on TV: The TV Shop charged for falsifying customer reviews

The company also prevented low rating reviews from being published on its website.

$3.7m loss for Rodd & Gunn after Canadian problems

Although the retailer generated more revenue in 2025, it also took a big hit from Canada.

Primary exports tipped to hit record $62b as food and fibre power ahead

Dairy alone is tipped to earn $27.4b, even with softer global prices.

Trade Me marketplace hit with $138m write-down as sales slide further

Parent company Titan Parent swung to a $113m net loss from a $9m profit.

Agreement reached: Air NZ cabin crew scrap pre-Christmas strike action

The deal covers short-haul cabin crew on domestic, Tasman and Pacific routes.

Netflix does an about-face, in a big way

NYT: Netflix has changed strategy many times. The latest decision is the most startling.

How much underground water will the new Waiwera Thermal Springs use?

The old pools used 292,000 cubic metres annually. The new ones could take 325,000cu m.

Banks accused of unnecessarily hiking mortgage rates

Are banks putting profits ahead of NZ's economic recovery?

The stories, scandals and showdowns that defined 2025

From Trump’s return to AI fears, 2025 reshaped global and Kiwi life.