Gisborne council and DoC step up efforts to curb pests harming native wildlife
Cats are a major problem. In a reply to Gisborne Herald questions, the council said no records were…
Michael Hill New Zealand store sales down in first update for 2026
“As we turn the page to a new chapter, we are excited to welcome our new CEO, Jonathan…
Hawke’s Bay Business Awards finalists announced
The awards include the new Outstanding Māori and Pasifika Business and Best Micro Business awards, recognising the diverse…
NZ sharemarket up 0.2%, 2% for the year – Market close
”It’s an opportunity for boards to report the latest information.” He said Meridian and Property for Industry provided…
Food prices rise 4.1% for September year, fall monthly for first time since February
Fruit and vegetables are up 5.8% annually (down 2.5% monthly), and non-alcoholic drinks are up 3.3% annually (up…
PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over Agria and Elders’ motives, Jarden downgrades a2 Milk – Stock Takes
“John brings extensive experience in the agriculture sector and a deep understanding of PGW, having previously served as…
Power consumers must register to get $270 payment in Hawke’s Bay
All consumers are urged to log-on to ensure details are up to date, and those who are registered…
Purespring Therapeutics to Present at Chardan’s 9th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference
Purespring Therapeutics to Present at Chardan’s 9th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference London – 14 October 2025 – Purespring…
Onehunga cancels 2025 Christmas parade citing squeezed funding, capacity
Puxty said the association understood how much the parade meant to the businesses, families and children of Onehunga.…
Migration: Kiwis still leaving New Zealand in record numbers
That led to a record net migration loss of 47,900 Kiwis, exceeding the previous record of 47,100 in…
Inhalers produce annual emissions equivalent to half a million cars in US alone, study finds
By contrast, dry powder and soft mist inhalers don’t use propellants. The former rely on a patient’s breath…
Ex-Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr to receive $416k ‘restraint of trade’ leaving payment
“The payment is due in October 2025, conditional on the terms being met. Under s 242 of the…