Food prices drop for fourth month while electricity and gas costs surge
Stats NZ prices and deflators spokeswoman Nicola Growden said a Sunday roast lamb was cheaper for the month…
Rocket Lab shares surge to all-time high after $1.4b US military contract and Secretary of Defence visit
Forbes’ real-time wealth tracker puts founder and chief executive Sir Peter Beck’s worth at US$4.7b following the latest…
Eastern region lifeguard rescues surge to 144, mostly outside patrol flags
Lifeguards at Whangamatā assisted a teenager who was “assessed, given pain relief, stabilised” before she was also taken…
Port of Tauranga: Cocaine and meth seizures surge amid push by drug cartels
Two seizures of cocaine worth $11.5 million were found in refrigerated containers on board a vessel at Port…
Infratil surge helps lift NZ sharemarket – Market close
Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said the first trading day of 2026 was off to…
Hawke’s Bay firewood merchant urges IRD crackdown as ‘cowboy’ sales soar on Facebook
“These informal operators undermine local jobs, drain public revenue, and contribute to air pollution and respiratory illness through…
Police warning after surge in on-road electric dirt bike crashes, injuries and fines
Legal requirements and penalties Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Wayne Hunter. Photo / Alex…
Napier antique store hit by Boxing Day silver theft as prices surge
Keri Mason has co-owned the business with her sister, Raewyn, since 1995. Mason said with the price of…
Coromandel fireworks ban in force as summer visitors surge
“The vegetation in this area is mainly scrub, which is very quick to burn when dry. “It only…
Retail confidence steady as Bay of Plenty prepares for summer surge
Nationally, consumer spending reached $2.049 billion in that same period, down 0.3% from last year. Tauranga Crossing centre…
Uber rival aRide to launch with 1500 drivers and no surge pricing, says founder Daniel Lowe
The second stage of his self-funded effort involved recruiting drivers through Facebook groups like the 10,000-member “Aride, Bolt,…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…