Latest from Rural business

'Not in good taste': Why bosses are cancelling Xmas work parties this year

Venues are bearing the brunt of Covid-19 concerns and tight corporate budgets.

Mortgage strain: The growing financial burden carried by over-65s

The average age of a first time mortgage holder has risen by five years since 2012.

'Risk of a sharp correction': Reserve Bank's house price warning

Ongoing Covid-19 fallout and over-leveraged homeowners are key concerns.

Russell Bell: Why poor communication will lose you customers

Learn to read body language and listen to your gut, says business adviser.

Freedom campers, 'they s*** in our waterways': Nash to ban tourist vans

New Zealand would "unashamedly" target the super wealthy, he said.

'Local jobs for local people'

Ruapehu WorX (RwX) has been officially launched this week.

New audiology practice for Whanganui

Audiologist Kit Enriquez says people should ask for help if they are struggling to hear.

Covid-19: NZ about to adopt Apple and Google's automated tracing

PLUS: An update on the Covid Card trial in Rotorua; Bluetooth beacons for auto-check-ins.

Russell Bell: Indecision in the polling booth

I think that if Judith Collins had more time the result might have been closer.

Youth Employment Success platform launched

Fourteen local businesses currently feature on the Youth Employment Success platform.

Russell Bell: Decision-making and how to do it well

Russell Bell with the latest sage advice for those in business and in life.

Local Focus: Rangitīkei candidates state their case to lead us out of the doldrums

Lead us not into temptation but out of recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jewellers shine with bright new ideas

Traditional and contemporary jewellers are finding new ways of working.

The Whanganui company reinventing shipping

A Whanganui company is hoping to revolutionise the liquid shipping industry.

Homebound during lockdown sees mechanic chase his dream

After years of dreaming about starting his own business, Blair Gray has done just that.

Export log prices on the up

The additional supply to China is likely to continue as Europe combats beetle infestation.