Public sector shake-up threatens Wellington recovery and could push workers out, economist warns
Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon said that means the capital “is likely to bear the brunt” of the…
Health and Disability Commissioner apologises, reopens complaint after woman’s case receives public attention
“I have spent seven years of feeling completely unvalidated and angry that they never bothered to speak to…
Hastings vegetable plant closures: Mayors call for Government-backed study
Frozen packing lines in Hastings would also close. The announcement meant the loss of about 300 roles across…
Government shopping list reveals 21 global supermarket giants to challenge Foodstuffs and Woolworths
Once the RFI was announced and opened for submissions on March 31, 2025, the ministry enlisted support from…
Financial Markets Authority chair Craig Stobo resigns after investigation finds he made inappropriate political commentary
Last year Stobo was criticised by Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson for making a personal submission to Parliament…
Kiwi retailers bracing for ‘significant downturn’ amid Middle East conflict
Nearly half (49%) of respondents intended to absorb what costs they can, while 18% are considering consolidating by…
Nominations open for 2026 Horticulture Industry Awards
Gisborne Herald 1 May, 2026 12:10 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Mercure Tauranga hotel opens after multimillion-dollar refurbishment
Further refurbishment was planned for conference facilities and recreational amenities including the pool area, he said. ’Strong signal…
How Aging Is Reshaping the Job Market
Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, everyone from the C-suite to new grads looking for their…
NZ sharemarket dragged down by F&P Healthcare – Market close
‘A high-quality company’ Greg Smith, investment specialist with Generate, said Fisher & Paykel was one of the few…
Science funding changes risk undermining NZ’s primary sector – Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
This means that any attempt at “balancing” will result in some areas suffering severe losses – so severe…
AI finance apps set to disrupt advice sector and automate money decisions – The Prosperity Project
“What the AI will be able to do is cut through all the marketing nonsense and just look…