BusinessKiwiSaver: Provider should contact membersI have seen KiwiSaver contributions going out on my payslip, but for over two years I didn't know where my money was going - until 07 Oct 12:39 AM
Northern AdvocateCelebrity start to new cruise ship seasonAlmost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.06 Oct 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland property catches upAucklanders are not only snapping up residential properties in Whangarei for investment but also commercial and industrial buildings 06 Oct 08:00 PM
BusinessAnswer to fewer plastic bags: Free coffeeA Whangarei supermarket is giving out free coffee to shoppers who bring reusable bags for their groceries.04 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTechnology spells end of branch bankingIn just five years, more than 150 branches of NZ's major banks have disappeared, and more are earmarked to go the same way.02 Oct 05:40 PM
BusinessRebuild model proves winnerAn innovative engineering solution which has helped the rebuilding of Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake has won national recognition. Whangarei 28 Sep 12:02 AM
BusinessFrom nets to lounge suitesTwo years ago, Matt Sheliag was a commercial fisherman working out of Houhora in the Far North. Fast forward to 2016 and Mr Sheliag 27 Sep 08:52 PM
BusinessPontoons shipshape100 new berths also proposed by trust A significant upgrade at Whangarei's Town Basin marina is complete. The $350,000 replacement 27 Sep 08:37 PM
Northern AdvocateForecast milk price increase lifts moraleJS270916NADFARM050.JPG: Tangiteroria farmer Jim Rhynd is cautiously optimistic milk prices will recover from here on. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By 27 Sep 07:00 PM
BusinessGurney moves on from broadcastingDallas Gurney is a Northland lad at heart. The 38-year-old, who has been working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names 21 Sep 03:02 AM
BusinessTime for a whole new energy on the councilPETER GILL Peter Gill is quick to dismiss any suggestion that his bid for the Far North mayoralty is anything less than totally genuine. He 20 Sep 02:51 AM
BusinessBusinesses voters tooIt's hard to miss the fact that there is a local body election going on. It seems any street you drive down is adorned with billboards 16 Sep 03:37 AM
BusinessConfronting debt important for less stress lifeWhen it comes to confronting your financial fears, the ultimate four letter word is debt. For many households, debt is the single 16 Sep 03:34 AM
BusinessTaking a closer look at feesI don't like the fees I am being charged on my KiwiSaver account. If I ask my fund manager exactly how much I am being charged in 16 Sep 03:32 AM
Northern AdvocateCouncil bill arrives to woman 5 years lateA woman who was sent an invoice five years late has been left wondering what else is gathering dust in the council's billing system.16 Sep 02:12 AM
Northern AdvocateSign of good times for some in the cityBrian Boys reckons Northland should hold an election every week. He would. He's one of the Whangarei signwriters enjoying a fatter-than-usual 14 Sep 10:55 PM
BusinessTamarillo brand vies for top honourA Northland-based horticultural collective has been named as a finalist in the New Zealand Food Awards 2016. NZ Tamarillo Co-operative 14 Sep 05:30 AM
BusinessQuarrying industry honours its bestNorthland's quarrying industry got to together recently to recognise its workers from the ground floor to management. The Northland 14 Sep 01:40 AM
BusinessFestival keeps cash flowing to coastAn initiative to keep economic activity ticking along during the slower months of the year is showing signs of success. This year's 14 Sep 01:35 AM
BusinessBusiness Hall of Fame beckonsNorthland businesses are encouraged to get their nominations in soon for the region's Business Hall of Fame. The closing date for 14 Sep 12:17 AM
BusinessStill time for candidates to inspire votersWhile so far uninspired with the level of dialogue around this year's local body elections, I am hoping it's early days and things 14 Sep 12:14 AM
Northern AdvocateThat's a superyacht behind this hillAs news that the world's largest single-masted sloop was docked in Northland for repairs spread so have the bookings for next year.13 Sep 09:17 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwiRail cuts Whangarei-Auckland routeKiwiRail has slashed its freight service on the Northland-Auckland line by half, but says the volume of freight transported will essentially 13 Sep 08:02 PM
BusinessPlanning more important in uncertain timesMaking plans for your financial future is hard enough at the best of times, but when there are lots of unknowns it is even more difficult. There 09 Sep 03:11 AM
BusinessDollars and senseToo many people are scared of money. Most of us like to have it, spend it - even save it. But far too many seem to think that 09 Sep 03:03 AM
BusinessSchemes adjust as investors ageMy KiwiSaver is with ANZ. Upon turning 61 I received a letter from them stating my funds have now been transferred from a conservative/balanced 09 Sep 02:57 AM
Northern AdvocateThe yacht so big, it stops air trafficA special guest has sailed into Whangarei but it's not those aboard the enormous M5 causing the stir.08 Sep 08:36 PM
BusinessDoing spring's spadeworkGardengoers, of the green-fingered variety, look set to keep garden centres and nurseries busy this spring. Mitre 10 MEGA Whangarei 07 Sep 04:10 AM
BusinessPessimism startles punditsEconomists are optimistic about Northland's future but at the same time surprised by the extent of pessimism in the region during 07 Sep 04:07 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's $15.5m power bill shockNorthlanders and their employers will pay more than $15 million extra annually for power if a proposal by the Electricity Authority 05 Sep 09:40 PM
BusinessSmall steps to achieve your big pictureIt's great to have big, audacious goals to achieve. Perhaps you want to retire early, become financially free, or become a multi-millionaire. To 02 Sep 02:53 AM
BusinessPossible to transfer Aussie fundsI worked in Australia for six years during the 1990s. Now back here, I am contributing to the Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver scheme. About 02 Sep 02:43 AM
BusinessAccountants earn Xero thumbs upBDO Northland is on a winning run. The accounting, audit and business advisory service has been announced as the Xero Northland Accounting 31 Aug 02:43 AM
BusinessLego idea fuels building brainwaveGreat ideas can spring from small beginnings. So here's a great one from South America. According to Colombian English-language newspaper 31 Aug 01:38 AM
