Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level 4 water restrictions
John said seasonal restrictions were not unusual for Kairakau, but the timing and severity were. “It happens yearly…
Consumer confidence lifts to four-year high – ANZ
“That may well have been a contributing factor to the improvement in confidence, along with generally improving headlines…
US unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6%, the highest level since the Covid pandemic
Also, job creation in August was revised down by 22,000, showing the economy shed 26,000 jobs that month.…
Consumer confidence lifts to highest level in 2025
“While we often see a lift in households’ spirits at this time of year, there is reason to…
Search your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did it
The Herald has crunched the University Entrance and NCEA Level 3 data for every high school in the…
Level 3 water restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as usage soars in Hastings and Napier amid dry conditions
Napier’s daily water use was sitting at around 35 million litres. A Hastings council spokesperson said water use…
Central Hawke’s Bay community Kairakau placed under level 4 water restrictions
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council chief executive Doug Tate said the decision was not made lightly, but one…
‘Now they have the gall to start burning it’: Residents slam Puketapu dumpers
Heather Symons, whose family has lived on Springfield Rd for generations, says the road, which is on the…
Seek Workplace Happiness study on what really drives happiness in your job
Additionally, purpose, day-to-day responsibilities, company culture and senior leadership were the most common factors judged as contributing to…
Top 10 biggest company liquidations revealed as business failures soar
“It has been well reported that the Inland Revenue has a renewed focus on debt collection. As the…
Microsoft New Zealand sees strong revenue growth – turnover now double its 2021 level
Net profit rose 13% from $47.4m to $53.4m. Income tax expense was $17.9m from the year-ago $15.4m. The…
‘Looking up’: Recovery taking hold as business confidence hits 11-year high
Reported past activity (the best indicator of GDP in the survey) was looking much brighter for every sector…