BBusiness Read More US-Iran war and oil shock: What it means for markets and investors – Mark ListerApril 19, 2026 The US inflation rate jumped to a two-year high in March, while consumer sentiment has plummeted to the…
NNew Zealand Read More Whangārei CBD taskforce moves to revive city centre as more shops closeApril 18, 2026 The closures follow Life Pharmacy Orrs, EB Games Whangārei and hair salon Rodney Wayne all shutting their doors…
EEntertainment Read More From Field to Front: Jude Dobson closes a decade of war storiesApril 18, 2026 She initially became a nurse, got sidetracked by auditioning for the TV quiz show Sale of the Century…
NNew Zealand Read More Flowerland: Hawke’s Bay’s biggest flower supplier to close as owners retireApril 16, 2026 However, they have no intention to leave the property as they love living there, and are considering leasing…
BBusiness Read More NZX 50 rises as Wall Street rally and Middle East ceasefire hopes lift stocks – Market closeApril 16, 2026 Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said the rally was back on, with hopes the ceasefire…
NNew Zealand Read More NZ sharemarket flat amid US/Iran deal – Market closeApril 14, 2026 Paul Robertshawe, chief investment officer with Octagon Asset Management, said investors were watching the developments very cautiously. “Some…
NNew Zealand Read More NZ sharemarket drops 1.2% on Trump’s blockade threats – Market closeApril 13, 2026 Shane Solly, portfolio manager at Harbour Asset Management, said the US announcement of the blockade caused oil prices…
BBusiness Read More Rotorua’s Level 13 Theme Rooms and Costume Hire to close after 42 yearsApril 11, 2026 “We tried so hard to keep it open … we just can’t do it.” The business began as…
NNew Zealand Read More NZ sharemarket traded flat, up only 0.1% – Market closeApril 9, 2026 Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said a modest day was expected after the excitement of…
BBusiness Read More Middle East ceasefire and oil price fall drive strong NZ sharemarket rally – Market closeApril 8, 2026 Offshore, the S&P/ASX 200 Index was up 2.63% to 8958.1 points at 6pm NZ time, nearing its record…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua Lakes Council apologises after retailers incorrectly told they had to close on Easter SundayApril 7, 2026 Fredrick said the guardians pointed to information on the council’s website saying retailers could not trade. They warned…
EEconomy Read More NZX 50 jumps 1.3% despite Middle East tensions – Market closeApril 7, 2026 Matt Goodson, managing director of Salt Funds Management, said it was “a surprising reaction by our market given…