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BusinessJuly 22

Four out of 10 Kiwis taking on debt to cover living costs

The cost of living - and rising grocery bills in particular - is proving a big barrier to New Zealanders saving, according to a new report from Kiwibank.
Corin Dann
    Four out of 10 Kiwis taking on debt to cover living costs
    Four out of 10 Kiwis taking on debt to cover living costs
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    BusinessJuly 22

    Bank seeks to grow market share in Dunedin

    The chief executive of a small New Zealand bank taking on large Australian competitors says it wants to nearly double its share of the market in Dunedin.
    Tim Scott
    Bank seeks to grow market share in Dunedin
    Bank seeks to grow market share in Dunedin
    BusinessJuly 21

    Stuff editorial website jobs under threat

    Stuff Digital has confirmed that up to eight journalism jobs could go as it pursues a "simplified structure" in its editorial team.
    Stuff editorial website jobs under threat
    Stuff editorial website jobs under threat
    BusinessJuly 21

    Fake 'NZ-based' sites fooling online shoppers

    Consumer New Zealand is warning online shoppers to be extra aware when attempting to buy Kiwi-made following a number of reports about online stores appearing to be local, when in fact they are based overseas.
    Fake 'NZ-based' sites fooling online shoppers
    Fake 'NZ-based' sites fooling online shoppers
    BusinessJuly 20

    Inflation tipped to reach two-year high

    Inflation expected to be at least 4% in year ended June, a two-year high
    Inflation tipped to reach two-year high
    Inflation tipped to reach two-year high
    BusinessJuly 20

    Opposition concern at RMA reforms

    The PM says RMA reforms will make building infrastructure easier, faster and more affordable.
    Russell Palmer of RNZ
    Opposition concern at RMA reforms
    Opposition concern at RMA reforms
    BusinessJuly 20

    Job cuts at Creative NZ

    The arts funding agency is reducing overall staff numbers from 84 to 55 roles.
    Job cuts at Creative NZ
    Job cuts at Creative NZ
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    BusinessJuly 19

    Opinion: evidence needed when AI replaces jobs

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith recently announced that the core public service could be brought down to about 55,000 staff.
    Opinion: evidence needed when AI replaces jobs
    Opinion: evidence needed when AI replaces jobs
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    BusinessJuly 17

    From cooking for the super-rich to schoolboys

    A globe-trotting chef who has traded cooking for the super-rich for catering to Dunedin schoolboys says there is ‘‘no way in hell’’ he would go back to working in a restaurant.
    From cooking for the super-rich to schoolboys
    From cooking for the super-rich to schoolboys
    BusinessJuly 17

    US expected to hike tariffs on NZ very soon

    A global trade expert says New Zealand could be slapped with a blanket 12.5% tariff on all exports to the United States as early as Friday night.
    US expected to hike tariffs on NZ very soon
    US expected to hike tariffs on NZ very soon
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    BusinessJuly 16

    ‘As prepared as we can be’ for bird flu

    Having once killed about 200,000 chickens to stamp out bird flu in Otago, Mainland Poultry says it is ‘‘as prepared as we can be’’ to respond to a more pervasive strain now in New Zealand.
    ‘As prepared as we can be’ for bird flu
    ‘As prepared as we can be’ for bird flu
    BusinessJuly 16

    Brace for rising fuel prices, AA says

    Petrol and diesel prices are likely to increase again, but probably not as dramatically as earlier in the year, the Automobile Association says.
    Brace for rising fuel prices, AA says
    Brace for rising fuel prices, AA says
    BusinessJuly 15

    NZ investors lose as SpaceX shares nosedive

    SpaceX's share price slump is a reminder to New Zealand investors of the hype that can circle a new listing, commentators say.
    NZ investors lose as SpaceX shares nosedive
    NZ investors lose as SpaceX shares nosedive
    BusinessJuly 15

    Price increases affecting sector

    As residential construction costs continue to rise, conditions are becoming less favourable for both builders and households, an analytics company says.
    Price increases affecting sector
    Price increases affecting sector
    BusinessJuly 14

    60 jobs threatened as Kaitāia mill confirms closure

    A mill in Northland is closing down, with no buyer or government investment stepping in to save 60 jobs under threat.
    60 jobs threatened as Kaitāia mill confirms closure
    60 jobs threatened as Kaitāia mill confirms closure
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    BusinessJuly 14

    Apartments, retail to revive ‘dead’ site

    A planned apartment and retail project in central Dunedin will breathe new life into a ‘‘dead’’ building, its developer says.
    Apartments, retail to revive ‘dead’ site
    Apartments, retail to revive ‘dead’ site
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    BusinessJuly 14

    Significant benefits seen in inland port

    Construction of a proposed inland port near Mosgiel could inject more than $190 million into the economy and create nearly 1500 jobs over 10 years, an economic assessment estimates.
    Significant benefits seen in inland port
    Significant benefits seen in inland port
    BusinessJuly 13

    Food prices hit by conflict, but will it continue?

    The impact of conflict in the Middle East is showing up in pressure on food prices as expected, three months after the conflict broke out, Infometrics says.
    Food prices hit by conflict, but will it continue?
    Food prices hit by conflict, but will it continue?
    BusinessJuly 13

    'Nothing to hide' in IKEA's NZ forestry operations

    Swedish furniture company IKEA says it has "nothing to hide" with its forestry operations and is proud of what it is doing in New Zealand.
    'Nothing to hide' in IKEA's NZ forestry operations
    'Nothing to hide' in IKEA's NZ forestry operations
    BusinessJuly 12

    Gull, NPD complete merger

    Fuel companies Gull and NPD have completed their merger after clearing regulatory hurdles earlier this year.
    Gull, NPD complete merger
    Gull, NPD complete merger
    BusinessJuly 12

    'Put the price of fuel up': raising taxes could lock in transport habit changes

    Raising fuel taxes as petrol prices start to fall could lock in the changes to transport habits kick-started by the fuel crisis, some say.
    'Put the price of fuel up': raising taxes could lock in transport habit changes
    'Put the price of fuel up': raising taxes could lock in transport habit changes
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    BusinessJuly 12

    Six new intern directors named for DCHL companies

    Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) has announced the six emerging directors selected for the 2026 intake of the DCHL Graham Crombie intern director programme.
    Six new intern directors named for DCHL companies
    Six new intern directors named for DCHL companies
    BusinessJuly 11

    NZ and India agree strategic partnership

    NZ and India's Prime Ministers have agreed a strategic partnership, with ambitions to double trade and bolster maritime security by 2030.
    NZ and India agree strategic partnership
    NZ and India agree strategic partnership
    BusinessJuly 10

    Ridership grows in price war

    A fare-cutting duel is intensifying in Christchurch as competition heats up between rideshare rivals Uber and DiDi.
    Ridership grows in price war
    Ridership grows in price war
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    BusinessJuly 10

    Naming rights deal to help show bounce back

    The three-day Canterbury A&P Show is returning to a position of financial strength boosted by a major naming rights sponsorship deal.
    Naming rights deal to help show bounce back
    Naming rights deal to help show bounce back
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    BusinessJuly 10

    Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result

    Santana Minerals’ board chairman has bought more than $800,000 worth of shares within a day of the company announcing high-grade gold drill results.
    Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result
    Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result
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    BusinessJuly 10

    Firm optimistic about sector’s prospects

    A Dunedin engineering company manufacturing underground safe havens and recyclable toilets for the overseas mining sector says the local industry is turning a corner after a tough economic period.
    Firm optimistic about sector’s prospects
    Firm optimistic about sector’s prospects
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    BusinessJuly 10

    Owners confident $1.2m IRD debt can be repaid

    The owners of Dunedin engineering firm Site Weld are confident they can repay $1.2 million owed by its former trading company to Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake.
    Owners confident $1.2m IRD debt can be repaid
    Owners confident $1.2m IRD debt can be repaid