Data shows business stress has peaked, but risks remain amid global uncertainty
“However, this is an external shock, not a homegrown economic failure. When offshore conditions stabilise, the relief here…
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…
Rotorua council drops opposition to Pūwhakamua parolee rehab site amid Environment Court concerns
The council then took the matter to the Environment Court, with mediation taking place in February. After mediation,…
NZ sharemarket down 0.7%, up more than 1% for week – Market close
Shane Solly, portfolio manager with Harbour Asset Management, said war clouds were back on the horizon and markets…
Killer babysitter: Serial murderer Lise Turner’s cot-death lies and a mother’s unending grief
Lauree Ashworth remembers every minute of the day her son was murdered. When she left her Christchurch house,…
Fuel costs and storms force closure of Bella Vacca Jerseys in Northland
“It’s quite tough in a way, I’m going to miss it. “Some people you become friends with that…
NZ market rises on mixed news – Market close
Brent Crude oil had fallen to US$90 a barrel but was back up to $95.38 at 6pm NZ…
Cheap to charge, but will they last? The big question hanging over the EV boom – The Front Page
These kinds of numbers haven’t been seen since the Clean Car Discount/post-lockdown boom seen in 2023. Sellers and…
Cartier to open first New Zealand store in Auckland’s heart
“This project has been many years in the making. Congratulations to the Cartier team and the Tattersfield family…
Lush New Zealand profit surges but auditors warn on going concern risk
Overall, Lush New Zealand reported a combined net profit of $6.7m in 2025, up 191.2% from $2.3m in…
Fuel shortage, global risk and election could drive Auckland apartment prices down: Agent
The middle to tail end of this year is ”not looking particularly promising”, Dunn said. “Things like international…
Record number of ‘mum and dad investors’ look to sell properties amid uncertainty
Alexander said professional long-term investors were staying, but small investors have been exiting the market. “The professional investors…