The real numbers on rentals: low growth, weak cashflow, modest returns
What rising costs and weak growth mean for rental investors. If you want real returns that compound over…
Dynamic Business: Government faces turning economy but rising distrust ahead of election – Cameron Bagrie
Backing the economy The good news for the Government is that the economy is turning. Hours worked have…
Business leaders say Rotorua is turning a corner as economic optimism rises
The numbers who thought the economy would improve for the country (57%) and their business (56%) were also…
Supercars winner Ryan Wood keen to give open-wheel racing a crack
“We came really close in 2021 before Covid, so it’s awesome to finally get a deal done this…
New Zealand citizenship fees to increase to meet rising costs
“Updating fees is essential to maintain high-quality services and meet rising costs,” said Adrian Jarvis, general manager services…
Makayla and Haami score big at Waiata Māori Music Awards
Corrella. Photo / Supplied His song Tū, featuring Hone Harawira and footage of the Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi,…
Rising costs sees price of fish and chips increase
“I think it’s the cost of getting things done these days, and in the industry there’s always these…
Labour gains support after capital gains tax announcement, but not enough to form Government
Labour would get 42 seats and the Greens would get 12 seats. The poll assumes Te Pāti Māori…
Fritter Festival paused for 2026 as costs rise and ticket sales fall
Food, wine and beer are staples of Northland’s Fritter Festival. Photo / NZME Northland Events Centre Trust chief…
Study finds Thais the ‘burden-bearers of ASEAN’ as expenses rise but incomes stagnate
Despite a slight rise in Thailand’s consumer confidence index in 2025, Thai households remain in “cautious spending…
Rising grocery costs force Northlanders to cut back on basics
Hura, who works full-time as a cook at the Railway Station Cafe in Kawakawa, uses less butter these…
Rising chocolate prices – Hawke’s Bay dessert shop owner using supermarket deal analysis to stay afloat
“No one week is the same, and you really have to shop around. “Their prices are fluctuating every…