Taranaki marae sees 400% power bill rise after solar install
They found an expensive 300-kilovolt-ampere (kVA) transformer with excessive capacity had been installed. Graham said that size of…
Private credit gains ground in New Zealand as regulators watch offshore risks
In broad terms, private credit is when a business borrows from a private investment firm instead of a…
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare again dominant player in market rise – Market close
Shane Solly, portfolio manager with Harbour Asset Management, said policy uncertainty, through the election debates, was weighing on…
Motorists putting fuel on Afterpay as prices rise
Another said that fuel purchases through Afterpay had been a problem for some time. The financial mentor said…
Mr Whippy franchisees adapt as dairy and operating costs rise
“I never thought I’d be driving an ice cream van, but I knew what I wanted. I wanted…
Gisborne council votes to close Titirangi Maunga roads to vehicles overnight
Gate installation was estimated to cost between $6000 and $10,000. Management of the closure would be part of…
Centrix data show financial hardship rising again among Kiwis but mortgage stress eases
“Financial hardship has started to rise again, after easing earlier in 2026.” Personal loans are now the fastest-growing…
Are Niche Appearance Medicine & Cosmetic Surgeries Safe? An NZ Expert Gives Her Verdict
Medical tourism is on the rise, with people flocking overseas for unconventional appearance medicine treatments and cosmetic surgeries.…
Health insurance disputes rise 91% as premiums rise and insurers limit cover for treatment
The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman managed 170 health insurance-related disputes in the year to June – 91%…
Big Japan banks’ domestic loan share marks 1st sustained post-bubble rise
Finance Increase in lending margins, financing demand have MUFG, others looking inward The share of Japan’s national banks…
Westpac home loan rates: Two-year rate to drop as other rates rise
The planned changes come as rising geopolitical tensions cause wholesale rates to surge, Westpac NZ’s product, sustainability and…
Ngāi Tahu posts $84m surplus as diversified investments weather recession
In 2016, Ngāi Tahu had $1.5b in assets, but by 2022, it had grown that to $2.28b, although…