Northland builders hit by consent slump and high costs despite interest rate cuts
While some builders had lots of work on, others had been struggling since around last year, he said.…
Biofuels globally emit more CO2 than the fossil fuels they…
Global biofuels production emits 16% more CO2 than the fossil fuels it replaces, a new Cerulogy report on…
NZ sharemarket up 0.3% despite business confidence drop – Market close
The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) September Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion revealed a net 15% of…
Thousands under 65 still receiving NZ Super despite rule change
Three are aged 25 to 29, six 30 to 34, nine 35 to 39 and 27 aged 40…
Northland leader loses bid to keep name secret in assault case but still can’t be named
Name suppression was declined, but an interim order to keep the name secret was granted to allow a…
Northland leader loses bid to keep name secret in assault case but still can’t be named
Name suppression was declined, but an interim order to keep the name secret was granted to allow a…
Mood of the Boardroom: Mānuka honey sector eyes growth despite US tariffs and trade challenges
“Hives were at half a million in 2014. They’re back at half a million now, having peaked at…
Company liquidations up 26% despite improving credit trends
“Notably, 90+ day delinquencies have now fallen for the fourth consecutive month, and mortgage inquiries rose 10.6%, largely…
Auckland library workers win pay deal after Government scrapped dozens of pay equity claims
“We welcome this increase as a positive step towards recognising the true value of the work of library…
Fire destroys building on former Massey University campus in Albany, Auckland
Eleven trucks were sent to put out the fire, with Fire and Emergency leaving the scene at 1.30am.…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay surfer set to compete in Lady of the Log despite injury
The increasingly popular women-only surf competition was started in 2021 by Holly Macdonald and Niamh Jefferson, who started…
Emma Watson says she remains grateful to Harry Potter author JK Rowling despite rift
She went on to voice her regret the two had never spoken about the falling out, telling Shetty,…