From Filipino kitchens to Instagram feeds: Ube’s rise across NZ cafes
While many local consumers are first drawn to its vibrant purple colour, the vegetable’s appeal goes beyond its…
Beehives under pressure as honey demand rises and kiwifruit industry expands
There are signs numbers are starting to rebuild as honey prices improve. Liam Gavin’s family has been running…
Employment growth rises in May as labour market shows resilience
“It’s still volatile out there with economic head winds a defining feature of the current environment,” Neil Webster,…
Retail spending rises 1.7% in May amid boost for durables and hospitality
The only category to report a spending decrease was fuel, with spending falling 0.8% ($4.2m). It is the…
Vietnam inflation rises to 2020 high; trade deficit widens on fuel costs
Inflation Imports outpace exports as energy prices weigh on economy Motorcyclists line up at a gasoline station in…
NZ sharemarket up over 1.2% on back of heavyweight rises – Market close
Matt Goodson, managing director of Salt Funds Management, said there was speculation that Infratil’s associate, Australian data centre…
RBNZ tipped to hold rates at 2.25% amid Budget eve uncertainty – NZ Herald
RBNZ tipped to hold rates at 2.25% amid Budget eve uncertainty NZ HeraldRBNZ leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at…
Deadly Ebola outbreak is spreading as death toll rises and conflict hampers medics
Tests “confirm a new positive case” in Kabare territory in South Kivu, M23 spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka said in…
Nurses collective agreement accepted: Pay rises for 35,000 staff at Te Whatu Ora
NZNO Auckland delegate and bargaining team member Dawn Barrett thanked all members who participated. “We could not have…
Canadas Unemployment Rate Rises to Six-Month High as Full-Time Jobs Drop
Islam Times – Canada’s unemployment rate rose to a six-month high in April to 6.9% as the economy…
S&P warns rates cap likely to hit core council services, reducing library and pool hours
In its latest report, it has warned the incoming cap could result in more councils reducing library and…
Fuel price rises hitting rural Northland families as costs soar
Data will next be updated on Monday. Meanwhile, prices at the pump are continuing to affect communities. Yesterday,…