Woolworths NZ sales rise to $8.49 billion as e-commerce grows
By category, fresh food sales grew 3.4%, driven by growth in meat, seafood, and fruit and vegetables. Long-life…
Mercury NZ profit rebounds to $321m, dividend lifted
For the current year, Mercury issued ebitdaf guidance of $1075m, and a dividend forecast of 29c. Mercury said…
Northland severe thunderstorm warning lifted, East Coast still under heavy rain warning
Conditions could still be dangerous after the storm had passed, according to National Emergency Management Agency advice shared…
Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker cleared to fight after provisional drugs suspension lifted
In May, he spoke again, vehemently professing his innocence and suggesting his sample was contaminated. He also said…
Investors eye higher returns as FIF tax threshold soon to be lifted to $100k, but experts warn of fishhooks
Fund managers, including Kernel chief executive Dean Anderson and Aurellan Asset Management director Anthony Edmonds, believe investors will…
ANZ hikes all mortgage rates above competitors, but leaves most savings rates as they are
ANZ lifted only two of its deposit and PIE fund rates. Its 270-day and one-year savings rates are…
McDonald’s New Zealand profit jumps to $108.7m as fast-food giant plans six new restaurants
A further $635,000 was attributed to licence fees, while service fees, which refers to the monthly royalty-style revenues…
One arrested: Central Hawke’s Bay primary-school lockdown lifted after firearms incident nearby
The school went into lockdown on Monday as at 1.47pm. One person has been arrested after a lockdown…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s new ward: First unit modules moved into place
Four modules were transported from the assembly facility on Sunday night and craned into position. They are the…
Petrol and jet fuel dip, diesel up in latest fuel update
Onboard the eight ships expected to arrive within three weeks, there was 18.5 days’ worth of petrol, 16.8…
Simon Cowell’s new boy band December 10 reveal mentoring secrets
But anyone picturing Cowell in an apron flipping sausages can think again. In an interview with ContactMusic.com, Danny…
Northland weather: More states of emergencies likely as storms intensify
Others believed in the “better safe than sorry” approach and said it’s “better prepared than left stranded”. Northland…