Canterbury grows most of the country’s wheat, barley and oat crops. But persistently low wheat prices coupled with a high milk payout are believed to be driving farmers out of the industry in hunt of ...

An Otatara man thought to be New Zealand’s longest-serving meat worker retired this month after 64 years in the industry. Ken McLeod, 80, started in 1962 when he was only 16 at the now-closed Makarewa ...

Business confidence has jumped to its highest level in 11 years. The ANZ Business Outlook survey showed headline confidence rising nine points to net 67 percent confidence in November.

The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown’s decision to exclude the Treaty from a draft geothermal development strategy would be a Treaty breach. The strategy was developed by the Ministry of Business ...

Outdoor enthusiasts can chase waterfalls, hike volcanic trails, or bike along the scenic Great Lake Pathway. Adrenaline seekers will find their fix in skydiving, jet boating, or white-water rafting.

Mortgage advisers are urging buyers — particularly first-home buyers — to secure pre-approval early in their search process. Not only does it provide clarity on borrowing limits and affordability, but ...

Getting the installation right is half the battle, said a spokesperson for FAS Energy. When capacity, location, and controls fit the home, you feel the comfortand see the savings.

“Even just reinstating Labour’s payequity regime will leave a $13 billion hole in the books, so you can practically hear Hipkins’ new taxes rolling into the station. His capital gains tax doesn’t save ...

OSPRI is working on a selected trial site in the rugged tussock-covered hills of Central Otago where the massive landscapes make traditional possum control challenging. Biosecurity Minister Andrew ...

Now, here are six things that tenants can’t avoid. Problems with rent payments are still the bulk of the Tenancy Tribunal’s work. Two-thirds of claims before the tribunal last year related, at least ...

New Zealanders generally like to lock in for the cheapest home loan rates on offer. But some commentators say it could pay off to try something different now. When the Reserve Bank cut the official ...

It found more than 30,000 tests, with more than 80 per cent of the staff under investigation belonging to dedicated road policing roles. Some of the irregular breath tests were recorded against staff ...