BusinessJeremy Tauri: Farmers focus on debtWe spend a lot of time worrying about the residential property market, if prices are out of control and how young people will get their first homes.12 Jul 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGrower quits after $100,000 avo theftsNorthland avocado growers are being warned to be on high alert for fruit thieves with one Whangarei grower estimating $100,000 worth of fruit has been stolen over the past years.11 Jul 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateIngestible-deodorant idea smells like victoryHuanui College students had their business skills tested in the BP Business Challenge.10 Jul 11:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: It's okay to blow your own trumpetI meet a lot of people who tell me they're the best in the business at what they do, writes Jeremy Tauri.05 Jul 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEx-mayor baffled over SFO probeFormer Far North Mayor Wayne Brown is confident a Serious Fraud Office investigation of the district council will not turn up any evidence of impropriety against him.01 Jul 10:31 PM
Northern AdvocateSupermarket rival moves in next door at RegentIt was expected to herald a price war and it seems customers at Whangarei's newest supermarket - Countdown Regent - were delighted to be at the frontline of the action.26 Jun 08:37 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: New rules to protect buyersThinking of making a bit of cash running a home business selling items on Trade Me?21 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessChinese investors treated badly - expertNew Zealand's political treatment of Chinese investment in New Zealand "borders on the disgraceful", according to a leading consultant in Shanghai.16 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessVelvet touch needed as Wilkins keep eyes on ChinaIt's a long way from netball hoops to jumping through the hoops of doing business in China but farmer Mike Wilkins is aiming as carefully as his former Silver Fern wife.15 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Telework flexibility gaining popularitySkilled workers are becoming a scarce commodity, writes Jeremy Tauri.14 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Keep the bugs away from workIt's the cold and flu season and I'm starting to hear the coughs and sniffles start, writes Jeremy Tauri.07 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Pay taxes online to be on timeAre you paying your taxes online? The Inland Revenue wants you to.17 May 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStriking drivers ready for pay talksA major transport and logistics company has agreed to resume talks with the union of six Northland-based tanker drivers striking over pay and working conditions.15 May 11:18 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Scheme looks better on paperWhen politicians come out with a new policy, it can be easy to be drawn in by the headline and not look too closely at the detail.10 May 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Entry-level buyers - it's good newsGood news for would-be house buyers with small deposits - the banks seem to be more willing to lend to you.03 May 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStriking drivers stop petrol flow to NorthSix of the eight drivers employed by Toll Carriers in Whangarei went on an indefinite strike at midnight on Wednesday.01 May 09:58 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Delegate for more effective workflowThere's no doubt about it: Everyone needs help in business, writes Jeremy Tauri.26 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Talk to staff via social mediaDo your staff use social media while at work?19 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Contracts vital for workers"You can be fined $20,000 for not having an employment agreement," a labour inspector from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) told me recently.12 Apr 09:00 PM