Olives New Zealand remains positive as local producer shuts down after more than two decades
“The liquidation of The Olive Press is disappointing for the industry so close to the 2026 harvest; however,…
Government shopping list reveals 21 global supermarket giants to challenge Foodstuffs and Woolworths
Once the RFI was announced and opened for submissions on March 31, 2025, the ministry enlisted support from…
BNZ’s books take $352m hit as bank accounts for fact AI is seeing software age increasingly quickly
This made a $253m dent in its statutory net profit in the half year. At $494m, it was…
Fuel update: MBIE reveals latest stock levels amid stalled efforts to end Iran war
The previous update, as of April 22, showed there were 51.8 days of petrol, 41.3 days of diesel…
Financial stress is fraying New Zealand’s social fabric as trust and unity fall, new report claims
The latest report saw major shifts in social attitudes and beliefs over 2025; trust in the Government fell…
Moody’s downgrades New Zealand’s financial outlook to negative
“The outlook revision reflects our view that a substantial debt reduction is becoming more difficult to envisage, as…
Fuel update: Country’s petrol, diesel stocks dip but remain stable
The reporting and public interest in New Zealand’s fuel stocks has increased since the beginning of conflict in…
Fire breaks out at Viva Energy oil refinery in Geelong, Australia
“The fire is not yet under control, although it is currently contained to the plant,” it said, adding…
Eden Park: Auckland Rugby and Auckland Cricket to leave New Zealand’s biggest stadium
Minister for Auckland Simon Watts said: “This practical first step paves the way for cricket and rugby to…
Insurer flags ‘sea surge’ risk for some Napier Parklands estate properties
She said seven returned the same message. Parklands is run by Ahuriri Investment Management (AIM), which was set…
ChargeNet price hike: On the road EV charging costs to rise by 6%
ChargeNet’s price increases come amid a new EV sales boom, sparked by rising petrol prices as the Iran…
Molesworth Station: The groups vying to take over the country’s largest farm
Applications closed last week, with five groups applying to take over running farm operations at Molesworth. DoC’s South…