Business & Economy

The country needs to find a way to encourage young Kiwis to start businesses, an accounting body says.

The life coach charged the woman just $2600 - a $7000 discount - but she only paid him $200, saying she never wanted to do the course.

Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) are feeling more upbeat about their own and the economy's outlook.

Skyrocketing costs are affecting work at the country's oldest stone church.

The country's largest meat processor and marketer Silver Fern Farms has reported a $24.4 million loss due to suppressed consumer demand in key markets.

Gold has historically held up well in times of high inflation, market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.

The drop came as the company reported it had lost nearly $100 million last year and brought in about $6.7m.

Dairy company Synlait has made a $96 million first half loss, and announced a review of its North Island assets.

The search giant will block third-party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.

Christopher Luxon says while it's not a priority, he is personally open to changing the rules.