EnergyCompany results: Contact's profit increases, Freightways’ earnings slumpContact expects a more generous electricity deal to be finalised with Tiwai Point.18 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandSuperhub 'cool' place to do business as three cold store facilities openBig Chill Distribution opened its 32,200 sqm facility as new business announces tenancy.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stressBusinesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall businesses remain upbeat about economic outlook - MYOBPerformance in the three months to end of 2024 was described as 'above expectations'.15 Feb 06:00 PM
TourismInternational travel continues its recovery but remains well down on pre-Covid visitorsAlmost three million visitors came through New Zealand's borders last year.15 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandNo light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail lineThe North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.14 Feb 05:00 PM
CompaniesWhat's next for Vulcan as earnings plummet, dividend halvesVulcan Steel halved its interim dividend after H1 earnings dropped by 30 per cent.12 Feb 09:06 PM
CompaniesVulcan Steel heads to earnings declineVulcan Steel's half-year earnings are expected to show a 30 per cent drop.12 Feb 03:52 AM
BusinessEnd of freebie EV top-ups as Vector sells its 12 charging stationsPLUS: NZ's largest Tesla supercharger station opens in Taupō.12 Feb 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall business: Sun & Set gives rise to new beauty productA young entrepreneur who moved to Australia says NZ is the best place to start a business.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportNew Zealand stymies US dairy export growth in tough yearHigher NZ production and market tactics factors in US dairy export decline.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFijian government signs deal with NZ firm to boost medicinal cannabis sectorThe New Zealand company plans to invest a minimum of $65m in Fiji's cannabis sector.11 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders both concerned and happy about supermarket facial recognition trialIs Pak'nSave Whangārei one of the stores trialling the technology?09 Feb 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQuestions raised over Waititi’s suggestion Māori need their own trade agreementsRecent trade agreements include chapters aimed at promoting Māori businesses.05 Feb 04:53 AM
New ZealandTraffic 'through the roof': Kardashian plugs NZ mum's skincare products online'To have someone like her attached to our brand ... is just really powerful.'03 Feb 11:48 PM
New Zealand‘A step forward’: Agreement to sell Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu signedMeanwhile, no plans for the Whakapapa side of the mountain are set in stone.03 Feb 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFuel security driving government study on reopening Marsden Point refineryResources Minister Shane Jones says the refinery is key for the country's resilience.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hang in there - this tough economy might not lastOPINION: Business confidence is riding high, with expectations of better times ahead.01 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionAuckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & ThompsonLatest jump is the biggest rise since 2015 when rents rose 7 per cent.01 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandCafe co-owned by former All Black to close due to coaching offerBrother was the Evans’ first foray into hospitality and quickly became popular.31 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandNZ strong wool on the rise as Americans fall in love with wonder fibreResearch shows at least three in four US purchasers say they'd buy woollen products again.30 Jan 10:05 PM
New Zealand'We’ll get remarkably quiet': Businesses face tough decisions ahead of Brynderwyns closureTransport companies will “have to pass costs on”.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beachThe warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.30 Jan 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumSport'Extortionate': $10,000-a-year rates shock threatens railbike venture dreamGeoff Main built an attraction on the old rail line. He didn't anticipate the rates bill.26 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellationsNorthlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō tourism boss steps down, replacement soughtWilson has headed Destination Great Lake Taupō since 2019.25 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Very pleased': Record prices at elk and wapiti sales“I’m bloody happy to have the deer industry back and positive and vibrant again.”25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Busy' long weekend in Rotorua despite wet weatherOne cafe was 'full house' one morning, while a campground only had a couple of spots left.24 Jan 03:00 PM
KahuMitre 10 changes culturally insensitive product namesMitre 10 said the changes were to make the products more culturally sensitive.24 Jan 12:13 AM
Inflation'Still under pressure': Economists share what 2024 may hold for KiwisOne economist is unsure whether the Government's tax cuts can be delivered.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCloudy water into wine: Marama Labs raises millions2024 could prove to be a vintage year for Marama Labs.23 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandWoolworths has no proposal for supermarket in FlaxmereWho's in the running to replace Flaxmere's New World?23 Jan 01:03 AM
New Zealand'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand upFounded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ignore ongoing Covid threat at our peril; female MPs and abuseOPINION: 'We have an enormous capacity to ignore things that harm us.'18 Jan 04:00 PM
