Navigation for News Categories
Business
Featured Business stories
Economic recovery to happen later than first thought
Treasury's chief economist has warned a weaker economic outlook means a delay in a return to growth.
-
Don't be tricked by Black Friday hype, Consumer warns
5:41 pm todayThere are signs some traders are relying on FOMO to pressure consumers to buy, it says. Audio
-
A new housing market trend? Run-down homes for sale
3:23 pm todayMany have been lived in up until recently don't look as if they should have been, Property investor Steve Goodey says.
-
Government's policies dragging out recession, economists say
9:41 am todaySlashing the budget deficit and reducing public debt are making matters worse for households and businesses, they say. Audio
Business headlines with summaries.
-
Which is the world's most expensive shopping street?
7:36 am todayIt's the first time a European city has topped the rankings, knocking New York's Fifth Avenue out of first spot.
-
AFT Pharmaceuticals posts loss, but confident about summer sales
10:26 am todaySales in Asian markets dropped 18 percent due to several large customers ordering less and a doctors' strike in South Korea.
-
My Food Bag revenue drops, but profit improves
10:07 am todayThe food service company's net profit rose 18 percent to nearly $3 million, though revenue was down about 2 percent to $82.2m.
-
Treasury backs capital gains tax as best way to raise revenue
6:35 am todayThe tax is the only tax base-broadening measure likely to raise a significant amount of revenue, officials have told the government.
-
Is this the return of the property investor?
5:52 am todayNew data indicates that, after a while on the sidelines, investors are getting back into the market.
-
Millions raised for health issues on Givealittle
5:31 am todayThousands of people turn to crowdfunding platform Givealittle every year to raise money to cover their health needs - and it's prompted a warning from the insurance industry.
-
NZ economy continues to soften as unemployment bites - new data
5:53 am todayThe New Zealand economy is still slowing down and rising unemployment is not helping, according to new data.
-
Companies Act reform needs to address environmental and social issues - academics
5:53 am todayProposed reforms do not go far enough to address pressing issues such as environmental and social considerations in corporate governance, say academics.
-
Which is New Zealand's best internet provider?
20 Nov 2024Starlink might have topped Consumer NZ's ranking, but there's a warning it won't be the best solution for everyone.
-
Project farm boasting emissions cut a marketing stunt - Greenpeace
17 Nov 2024The project boasts a 27 percent reduction in absolute emissions, but Greenpeace says it doesn't address the cow in the room.
-
'I don't see what they could be doing much worse'
It's the vacation from hell and it hasn't even got off the ground yet for a US-based Air New Zealand passenger and his family. Audio
-
Hīkoi brings in business
20 Nov 2024"Similar to an All Blacks test match" is how one business described their roaring trade during Tuesday's Hīkoi mō te tiriti event.
-
'The heart of the south Waikato': 230 jobs on line as mill ends paper production
20 Nov 2024Workers have been called to a meeting at the Kinleith Mill. Audio
-
Initiative will see Kiwis get helping hand on managing money, retirement
20 Nov 2024The Retirement Commission has brought together hundreds of financial service providers to help New Zealanders grow their money.
-
Desert Road closure a welcome boost to Ruapehu businesses
20 Nov 2024Detours may not suit motorists but it will allow local businesses to thrive and show off what the area has to offer, Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says.
-
Christchurch company's aircraft goes supersonic
20 Nov 2024Dawn Aerospace's aircraft, Aurora, has broken the sound barrier. Audio
-
Some homes to pay $25 more a month for new power lines charges
20 Nov 2024And that's just the beginning. Some regions could be paying $85 a month in a few years' time for just lines charges.
-
Wayne Brown unsure CRL will get across line in time
20 Nov 2024Auckland's mayor has lost confidence that the City Rail Link will be finished on time, despite assurances from officials.
-
Anger over 'diabolical' home loan wait times at banks
20 Nov 2024Mortgage advisers say they're getting a raw deal, and house-buyers are suffering.
-
What can you buy for $1?
20 Nov 2024The New Zealand $1 coin has halved in value since it was introduced in 1991. Audio
-
What you need to know to get the best out of Black Friday
20 Nov 2024More Kiwis keen to shop for a Black Friday bargain this year - but what has pushed this to become such a global phenomenon? And what do we know about the most discounted items?
-
Bank scam victim reimbursed $6000 after ombudsman steps in
20 Nov 2024A bank customer has been reimbursed $6000 she lost to scammers after the Banking Ombudsman intervened.
-
Foodstuffs to fight for merger, no matter how appeal turns out
20 Nov 2024Foodstuffs will continue fighting to merge its North and South Island cooperatives beyond the outcome of its appeal against the decision to block the plan.
-
Shutting Timaru's Smithfield meatworks to cost Alliance more than $51m
The cost of shutting its Timaru meat works is costing the troubled red meat co-operative more than $51m.
Top News stories
- Economic recovery to happen later than first thought
- Gang patch ban: Members warn of potential for violence to 'erupt' as new laws enforced
- National's Erica Stanford allegedly calls Labour's Jan Tinetti a 'stupid bitch'
- Southland's hidden reservoir of quake-prone crust revealed
- Police Minister adamant he wasn't aware of gang members training at gun clubs