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'Strong future': Accor reveals vision for iconic Taupō resort

The company is taking over management of Wairakei Resort from its Malaysia-based owners.

SH2 bridge replacement scrapped despite road damaging new tyres

The Pekatahi Bridge's surface chews up brand new tyres, causing frustration.

On The Up: Skyline hits 100m luge rides milestone - the secret to the Kiwi invention's lasting appeal

The son of Skyline's founder says the Luge is 'more than just an exhilarating ride'.

On the Up: Multimillion-dollar glow worm expansion set for Rotorua's Redwoods

The cave will house over 5000 native glow worms in a unique eco-dome.

Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder

The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.

'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill

Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.

Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon

Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.

Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ

That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold

Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region

Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.

Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally

The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.

Hospice boss Christine Rankin stunned at trusted manager's $62k theft from charity shops

Mark Wisniewski admitted to taking $62,600 from till cash over six years.

Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m

Project completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.

‘Fully back in the saddle’: How this city’s events sector is thriving

There's something in the air for Rotorua venues and suppliers – renewed confidence.

Hazelnut growers call for more research to crack open opportunities

New Zealand produces only 10-15% of the hazelnuts it consumes annually.

Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter

OPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.

Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato

Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.

Silver Fern Farms records $21.8m loss

The company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.