NZ is expensive - here's what we can do about it
New Zealand is expensive - here's what we can do about it
New Zealand is an expensive country, Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says, with many products priced well above the OECD average.
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Jetstar axes some New Zealand flights
Jetstar axes some NZ flights amid fuel price surges
Jetstar has axed a number of New Zealand flights as the war in the Middle East drives up the price of jet fuel.
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.
Whitestone goes back-to-back
Whitestone goes back-to-back
Whitestone Cheese has done it again.
The Warehouse fined $230K over choking hazard toy
The Warehouse fined $230K over choking hazard toy
The Warehouse has been fined more than $200,000 for selling a toy that was a choking risk for children under three.
Lotto changes will make it harder to win the jackpot
Lotto changes will make it harder to win the jackpot
Changes coming for Lotto will make it less likely that people will win the big prize - but more likely they'll collect a small one.
‘Queen of Hospo’ raising bar for women's safety
‘Queen of Hospo’ raising bar for women's safety
Award-winning restaurateur Karen Hattaway has returned to Christchurch with a mission - helping to make nights out in the city safer for women.
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Big ideas for small homes
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Big ideas for small homes
Seventy Squares co-founders Tristan Penrose and Jason Bint have ambitions to go nationwide with a new business building architecturally designed small houses nationwide from Wānaka.
Reserve Bank warns of inflation surge
Reserve Bank warns of inflation surge
The Reserve Bank governor is warning of higher inflation and weaker economic growth due to the Middle East crisis.
Samoa flights cancelled as airlines seek assurance
Samoa flights cancelled as airlines seek assurance
The flights in April and May have been cancelled as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war
Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war
Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey shows.
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We can do it all from NZ, Wickham believes
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We can do it all from NZ, Wickham believes
From rural North Otago to London and latterly Auckland where she is now helping tech founders achieve their dreams, Jo Wickham has had a varied career.
Skyline opens new extension building
Skyline opens new extension building
"I can absolutely tell you, you do not get sick of that view."
Otago hotel goes from 'best in country' to liquidation
Otago hotel goes from 'best in country' to liquidation
The company which was operating an Otago hotel once voted the best country pub in New Zealand has been placed in liquidation.
EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease war impact
EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease war impact
EU leaders want temporary measures to mitigate the impact of a surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, with electricity tax cuts, lower grid fees and state support put forward as possible short-term fixes.
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Building company goes bust owing $500,000
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Building company goes bust owing $500,000
A Christchurch building company has gone into court liquidation owing just over $500,000 in mainly unpaid tax bills.
Trampoline park forced to close amid tough times
Trampoline park forced to close amid tough times
A Christchurch indoor trampoline park has closed its doors after the company that runs it went into liquidation.
Another recession looming, economists warn
Another recession looming, economists warn
Kiwis are already feeling the expensive ripple effects of the war in Iran - and economists are warning that the real impact is only just beginning.
Fuel supplies: Govt preparing for 'worst-case scenario'
Fuel supplies: Govt preparing for 'worst-case scenario'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand has "sufficient fuel supplies" amid war in the Middle East, but "things could get worse before they get better".
Rocket Lab wins $330m US Department of War contract
Rocket Lab wins $330m US Department of War contract
Rocket Lab has won a big contract from the US Department of War, formerly the Department of Defence, for a series of hypersonic test flights using its HASTE launch vehicle.