The New Zealand carbon credit market is soaring. What’s driving the big spike in carbon costs? Business Editor at Large Liam Dann talks expert Brian Fallow.

Finance Minister Bill English today announced a bigger surplus than expected in the last fiscal year as a growing economy underpinned by an expanding population delivered a bigger tax take than anticipated.

Business editor at large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CEO Mike Taylor about the fall of local shares and what’s spooking global investors.

Watch: Bird of Prey Bicycles They cut down on carbon emissions and help keep us fit, but bikes are not the safest form of transport, and accidents can cause serious injuries. But a bizarre new design could help to reduce the number of accidents on the roads. The Bird of Prey bike replaces the standard bike seat with a new hip rest, putting the cyclist in a leaning forward position, and preventing them from flipping over the handlebars.

Check out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Check out these mussels, from New Zealand’s first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Cruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Opotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Inside Mansons TCLM’s building, becoming Auckland’s first Swiss-Belhotel.

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For the first time in 32 years the Waikato Home and Garden Show is in new hands. Made with finding from NZ on Air

On this week's episode of The Economy Hub NZME head of business Fran O'Sullivan and business editor Grant Bradley talk to Tourism Holdings chief Grant Webster about the tourism industry's new "new paradigm".

The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made it’s maiden visit to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on Air

A new loyalty scheme combining supermarket savings with discounts at the petrol pump will be the largest in the country. Countdown's loyalty scheme Onecard has combined with AA Smartfuel to bring together their saving schemes on one card. The combined loyalty scheme will have 3.5 million members and overtake Fly Buys, which has 2.5 million members.

H&M opens its first store in New Zealand with a red carpet launch event last night. We talk to Daniel Lattemann, Country Sales Manager for NZ about what the store will mean for NZ.

Regional vegetable supplies could be at risk under the Waikato Regional Councils ‘Healthy Rivers’ plan according to vegetable growers in Northern Waikato. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Tristram Clayton talks to Anne Gibson about the Herald's 15th annual Mood of the Boardroom.

Noone's stopping the party yet. NZME Head of Business Fran O'Sullivan talks to Devon Fund's Paul Glass and Herald business journalist Jamie Gray about what the central bankers are up to in this week's episode of The Economy Hub.

A big rise in profits for Fonterra.. and no rise in interest rates here and in the US make for a big day in the world of business..

In this week's episode of The Economy Hub NZME Head of Business Fran O'Sullivan talks to Devon Fund's Paul Glass and Herald business journalist Jamie Gray about what the central bankers are up to and Fonterra's result.

Peter Beck, CEO of Rocket Lab, talks about the upcoming test launch.

Tristram takes a walk through the brand new ASB Theatre in Auckland, due to open tomorrow. The stunning new purpose built building will bring new life to the Auckland arts scene.

This interactive graphic explains why airfares fell before the latest rise.

Four generations will be in the workplace together for the first time in history. Conflicts between generations are a headache for many New Zealand businesses. Keynote speaker Derek Handley discusses how to get the most out of it in business.

A look at the Milford Living development on Auckland's North Shore

Hobbit Honey featuring spokesman Richard Duncan

Tristram Clayton joined almost 30 business and community leaders from across the country yesterday as they jumped off Auckland’s Sky Tower for the second annual “Drop Your Boss” challenge.

New Zealand's latest GDP stats are out - and thanks to building and construction, tourism and immigration, growth is highest in the Western world - but is it all good news? Graphics: Phil Welch