Fuel surcharges across a broad range of industries are adding to consumers’ financial stress
From a loaf of bread to a ridesharing trip, prices on everyday goods and services are starting to…
Wharfside businesses face uncertain future as Whakatāne building set for demolition
The fish and chip restaurant and The Iceman bait, ice and fishing tackle store are preparing to close…
Oil crisis puts businesses accused of virtue signalling in the box seat to survive – Nick Stewart
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has referenced New Zealand’s 50 days of fuel supply as reassurance. But read the…
Northland corridor toll proposal: Businesses fear higher freight costs
The northern toll point would charge $1.50, and the southern toll point $3 for light vehicles, totalling $4.50.…
Commerce Commission warns businesses over petrol surcharges and price rises
Analysis of changes to fuel pricing will be provided on the commission’s website, giving a snapshot of how…
Kiwifruit labour companies run by Ajaypal Singh in liquidation allegedly owing $57m in unpaid tax
“It has been very stressful for me and my family,” Singh said, through an interpreter. Gurukirpa Contracting owed…
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council exploring solar power opportunities for generating renewable energy
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Central Hawke’s Bay District Council exploring solar power opportunities for generating renewable energy
Hawkes Bay Today 1 Mar, 2026 11:49 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Northland tourism slump: Wild weather hits businesses this summer
“Those weather events have a big impact; we lost a week of business in January and January is…
Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers
A worker handles components for a steel sieve at HCC, a company that uses parts to make combines,…
Mauao landslide: Marine Parade businesses beg council for rates break
A group of 16 hospitality business owners directly affected by the cordon around Adams Ave and Marine Parade…
Are pay rises back on the table for Kiwis this year?
“Pay rises and offering higher starting salaries are firmly back on the agenda for many organisations.” The top…