Development Minister Steven Joyce opened the Hawke's Bay Business Hub yesterday at an event attended by about 150 business people, politicians and other guests.

Families are not the only ones enjoying the benefits of thrifty living. Many businesses gain lots of profit from having a frugal mindset, write Frank and Muriel Newman.

Supporters of an annual "destination marathon" planned for Hawke's Bay from next year say it will attract international visitors and boost the local economy.

For the self-employed payday is not as straightforward as it might seem, writes Jeremy Tauri.

The definition of investment risk is not the probability of losing money, but the probability that the investment outcome will not be what you expect.

Dannevirke's Mavis Mullins was named Business Woman of the Year at the University of Auckland Business School Aotearoa New Zealand Maori Business Leaders Awards on Friday.

The Hawke's Bay wine industry looks to have scored a hat-trick of quality vintages.

Central city retailers are worried that if the application is approved it will suck more commercial life out of Hastings' already-struggling CBD.