BusinessFunds hit by sharemarket turmoilDo I need to change my KiwiSaver fund? Last year it was doing really well but this year it seems to be going nowhere. I am in a growth 15 Jul 01:51 AM
BusinessNot a time for 'blowing all the loot'New Zealand consumer confidence remained upbeat in July as Kiwis were more optimistic about their own fortunes than they were for 14 Jul 11:40 PM
Northern AdvocatePupils have grand designs on bag tagsThey have created a business, designed a product and sold it to raise money for the SPCA - and they're still in primary school. The 14 Jul 01:02 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthport capacity ignored: ChairmanNorthport wants to talk with the next Auckland Council about whether it can take some of the cargo heading to Ports of Auckland. Auckland 13 Jul 09:31 PM
BusinessContractors celebrateLast month the Northland branch of Civil Contractors New Zealand held their annual awards, reinforcing the improved capability of 12 Jul 11:10 PM
BusinessBehan lands dream music job at RNZRNZ's popular music show Music 101 has a new presenter and for radio head Alex Behan the gig is a dream come true. Mr Behan's career 12 Jul 11:08 PM
BusinessButchers expand their horizonsTikipunga Wholesale Meats has expanded to include the shop next door and the new business is called Tikipunga Fresh Food Ltd. The 12 Jul 11:06 PM
BusinessBuilder turns arena sponsorWhangarei's athletics and gym sports facility on the eastern side of Kensington Park has received a big boost with the announcement 12 Jul 11:04 PM
BusinessNew home for doggy daycareDoggy school opened on Monday and about 100 pupils turned up. Klipped had been operating out of its Kamo Rd premises since 2014 but 12 Jul 11:02 PM
BusinessBest deals on broadbandA new broadband comparison website offers Northlanders the chance to find the best broadband deals on offer in New Zealand. The Broadband 12 Jul 10:56 PM
BusinessNew bid to stop wool mergerAustralian-owned Godfrey Hirst has applied for leave to appeal against a High Court decision last month that dismissed an earlier 12 Jul 10:34 PM
Business$6.3 billion spend keeps retailers busySpending on credit and debit cards in New Zealand rose in June, led by increased spending on durable goods. Retail spending rose 11 Jul 11:53 PM
BusinessRapid drop a disasterDid you hear the one about how the Government should cause house prices to crash by 40 per cent? It would be funny if it weren't 08 Jul 02:44 AM
BusinessMake sure you have a financial safety netLife is not meant to be boring. It is for living to the full, making the most of opportunities and taking a few risks along the way08 Jul 02:42 AM
BusinessCompare how your fund is doingA staff member at my ANZ bank has suggested I join their scheme so I can keep track of my balance online. But I don't know if it's 08 Jul 02:37 AM
Northern AdvocateAnimal-spread illness on the riseNorthland farmers and possum trappers are being warned to take care around animals after a spike in cases of leptospirosis. Leptospirosis 07 Jul 08:11 PM
Northern AdvocateSheep's milk idea earns top honourA Northland student has successfully tackled one of the biggest challenges facing the world - how to produce more nutritious food 06 Jul 12:25 AM
BusinessContractors flock to conference in record numbersIt may be tight in the rural sector but that didn't stop a record turnout of 153 contractors from all around the country flocking 05 Jul 11:52 PM
BusinessBusiness has eye in the skyWhangarei photographer Jesse Silulu recently moved back home to the city from Melbourne and has set up a business in the district 05 Jul 11:50 PM
BusinessStudio captures women at their bestWhangarei women wishing to record the moment now have access to a women's portraiture studio up in Maunu. Academically trained and 05 Jul 11:47 PM
BusinessWanda is the laughing stockPedestrians on Kerikeri's main street are doing a double-take when they see a cow standing placidly outside a coffee shop. She is 05 Jul 11:46 PM
BusinessFar North syrah sets standard for worldFar North boutique vineyard and wine producer Okahu Estate has garnered gold and silver medals at the recent San Francisco International 05 Jul 11:44 PM
BusinessKamo cakery's sweet successA chance encounter in Darwin led to what is fast becoming a popular cakery in Kamo. So popular, cakes made in Petra's Raw Cakes are 05 Jul 11:41 PM
Northern AdvocateSearch for Kiwifruit saboteurNorthland farmer who lost hundreds of thousands in income is offering a $50,000 reward for evidence that leads to a conviction.03 Jul 08:48 PM
BusinessElder abuse growing as population agesOur population is ageing and incidents of elder abuse are increasing in line with this trend. Elder abuse is a serious issue in New 01 Jul 02:37 AM
BusinessTax credit problemsSomething funny happens when you have kids. Although the new addition to your house is not even a 10th of your size, your bank account 01 Jul 02:33 AM
BusinessAuto-enrolment in KiwiSaverI started working for my current employer in a casual capacity in August 2011 but went to permanent in November 2012. Someone has 01 Jul 02:27 AM
Northern AdvocateReport turns Northport downNorthport at Marsden Pt has been ruled out as a replacement for the Ports of Auckland after a study deemed it will be unable to cope 30 Jun 09:17 PM
