Hastings District Council staff to move into new mass-timber Tumu-owned office building
A council spokesperson said this would replace lease costs across three commercial properties. The council previously said the…
Bank of Japan rushes to pave way for rate hikes amid rising oil prices, weak yen
Bank of Japan April increase seen as likely after March meeting opinions, studies The market anticipates a 70%…
Wattie’s factory closures: Boss blames soaring manufacturing costs
“Despite extensive efforts, these categories remained unviable and not sustainable for the business in the long term.” Wattie’s…
Inside Auckland’s rising deep tech hub, from Rocket Lab to stellar startups – Erica Lloyd
There is a globally debated, though accepted, recipe for what it takes to build a solid technology sector…
As diesel prices surpass 91 petrol, truckies say goods and groceries will start going up too
Diesel was more expensive than 91 unleaded petrol at five stations, cheaper at three, and the same price…
How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdown – Stock Takes
It’s not the first oil shock that markets have shrugged off. “In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, oil…
Colorectal cancer: What are the symptoms and why are cases in younger New Zealanders rising?
Experts are calling for the eligibility age for free bowel screening to be lowered to 45. This month…
Bupa operating profit jumps 52% to $76.7m as retirement village and care home revenue climbs
Pre-tax profit doubled from $32m to $63m. Bupa has 35 retirement villages and 40 care or geriatric homes…
Qantas cuts some Jetstar services to New Zealand amid rising jet fuel prices
Some include routes between Auckland and Sydney and from Sydney to Queenstown, via Melbourne. Jetstar has announced “temporary…
Mr Whippy Waikato street runs at risk amid soaring fuel prices, supply fears
“Those are the three towns that are closest to us.” Mr Whippy Waikato SE (south-east) franchise holders Stu…
Air New Zealand cancels four Samoa flights, cites rising jet fuel costs
“In making these changes, we have worked to minimise disruption, and affected customers will be re-accommodated on alternative…
Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledge
Thai consumers are being squeezed by rising living costs, with fresh food prices climbing sharply, particularly for pork,…