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Aussie Broadband Builds High-Performance Private Cloud With SUSE
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:17 am | SUSE
SUSE helps Aussie Broadband simplify infrastructure, unify workloads, and boost operational efficiency by up to 30 per cent as it scales its ISP services nationwide. More >>
$500,000 Lotto First Division Prize Unclaimed Almost Four Months On
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:11 am | Lotto New Zealand
The winning $500,000 ticket was bought at Fresh Choice Pāpāmoa in the Bay of Plenty for the draw on New Years Day, Wednesday 1 January 2025. More >>
MoneyHub Business Summit 2025 – Connect, Learn, Grow In Queenstown
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:35 am | MoneyHub
Hosted at the QT Queenstown, this summit promises a dynamic blend of education, networking, and strategic partnership opportunities tailored for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. More >>
Top 5 Tools And Metrics To Analyze Mutual Funds
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:18 am | Hugh Grant
When appraising a mutual fund, always verify its expense ratio against your investment objectives. Knowing the expense ratio of a growth fund such as the Gear ASX fund is crucial to understanding how the cost will change over time. More >>
Kacific Secures Second SIG Cooperation Award, Highlighting Ongoing Industry Impact
Monday, 21 April 2025, 2:14 pm | Kacific
(Photo/Supplied) Singapore, 21 April 2025 – Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) has won the Best Cooperation Award at the Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) 2025 Awards for its work transforming the Asia-Pacific region by providing affordable, ... More >>
Should Stores Close On Easter Sunday?
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 3:43 pm | RNZ
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said it was time the legislation changed. More >>
Lifestyle Lawns Emphasises Long-Term Hygiene Benefits Of Envirofill In Synthetic Turf Installations
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 12:22 pm | Lifestyle Lawns
Lifestyle Lawns continues to deliver tailored installations supported by product-specific knowledge, aiming to provide clean, low-maintenance turf solutions that meet the needs of modern outdoor spaces. More >>
Three Lotto Players Share $1 Million
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 9:01 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $23 million. More >>
NZ’s Over-Reliance On Roads For Freight Means Natural Disasters Hit Even Harder. But There Is A Fix
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 6:54 pm | The Conversation
Despite thousands of kilometres of coastline, 93% of domestic freight is transported on New Zealand’s roads. But shipping – and rail – can help build resiliency. More >>
Are Surcharges A Double-Dip? - Ask Susan
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 6:34 pm | RNZ
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions. More >>
Acoustics Certificates Ltd Delivers Sound Testing And Certification Across Central North Island
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 2:27 pm | Acoustics Certificates
Operating as an independent practice, Acoustics Certificates Ltd offers flexible service options, including on-site visits & remote consultations. Projects range from single-lot residential builds to multi-unit developments, with reporting tailored ... More >>
What To Know About Buying A Newly Constructed Home In North Texas
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 2:25 pm | Hugh Grant
Agreements for purchasing new homes can be quite detailed, so it is critical that you take the time to understand all the terms. Read over everything with a trusted professional, such as a real estate agent or a lawyer. More >>
Tariffs Add To Uncertainty For Borrowers
Friday, 18 April 2025, 6:39 pm | Property and Build
Another cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) had been expected, now bringing it to 3.5%, but it is not clear just how much further it and mortgage rates will fall, with current tariff uncertainty keeping a downward bias in place, CoreLogic Chief ... More >>
Why EVs Are Actually Driving Up Emissions Globally
Friday, 18 April 2025, 6:37 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
A study of 26 countries using data over 15 years has found a link between EV uptake and increased CO2 emissions, though New Zealand is an outlier for one important reason. More >>
Lawyer Reflects On Mainzeal’s Demise
Friday, 18 April 2025, 6:36 pm | Property and Build
Construction litigator Janine Stewart, who took on Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited prior to its liquidation, has an important message for the industry’s leaders to avoid meeting the same fate. More >>
Australian Company Applies To Mine Taranaki Seabed Under Fast-Track Law
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:45 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining chairperson Cindy Baxter said TTR hasn’t done any new modelling of the sediment plume since 2017 and the EPA hearing committee had been considering doing its own modelling to fill the gap. More >>
Increased Focus On Safe Asbestos Removal Across New Zealand’s Major Centres
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:12 pm | TradieGuide
As public awareness grows, TradieGuide continues to publish regional resources to help NZers make informed decisions when engaging asbestos professionals. The directory aims to improve access to accurate information while highlighting operators with ... More >>
How Has The Housing Market Coped With Population Growth?
Friday, 18 April 2025, 12:21 pm | RNZ
The country has grown by roughly two Hamiltons since 2018 - so what does that mean for the house market? More >>
The Boundless Innovation Of AI At The Innovate Summit
Friday, 18 April 2025, 7:11 am | Hugh Grant
This conference is dedicated to creating a space for industry experts to discuss the most exciting trends facing the business world, and generative AI is bound to make this agenda for this year. More >>
RC Hobbies Offers Expanding Range Of Remote-Controlled Models For Enthusiasts
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 7:40 pm | RC Hobbies
The full product range is available through the RC Hobbies website, with national shipping and search tools to assist users in selecting models that match their preferences and experience level. More >>
Here's What Rising Prices Might Mean For Interest Rates
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 6:44 pm | RNZ
Prices rose a little more than expected - is that likely to stop rate cuts? More >>
Geelong Lighting Supplier Expands Reach With Crystal Chandeliers And Pendant Designs
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 6:39 pm | Designer Chandelier
As we continue to acquire and grow standout businesses across the home and lifestyle category, Designer Chandelier represents exactly the kind of specialised, design-led brand we’re excited about driving forward, said Lance Peters, CEO of Hatch Brands. More >>
One NZ Looking For Solution To Make Fibre Lines Resilient To Rats
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 6:30 pm | RNZ
Rats chewed through a fibre cable near Dunedin. More >>
Fonterra Update On The Consumer Divestment
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 5:42 pm | Fonterra
The Co-op advises that it is now at the stage where some potential purchasers may pre-emptively seek regulatory approvals, which is a standard step ahead of any deal being agreed. More >>
Former Heartland Bank Accountant Sentenced On Insider Trading Charges
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 5:14 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Auckland District Court today ordered Mr Young to serve a sentence of six months home detention and pay a fine of $11,241 (the gain from his offending). More >>
Netflix Earnings: Price Hikes With Minimal Churn - Will Netflix Be A Bright Spot For Markets?
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 5:12 pm | Parrot Analytics
While many platforms see spikes in cancellations after a rate increase, Netflix’s churn rates are lower than major competitors across other regions. More >>
$4,319 Reparation Awarded For Illegal Drainlaying Done By Previous Owner
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 4:31 pm | Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board
Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (Board) Chief Executive Aleyna Hall said the work Mr Walker did on the property did not comply with several sections of the Building Code, which posed a health risk to the next person it was sold to. More >>
Community-Driven Thistle Fit Gym Gears Up For Launch In Woodend
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 4:28 pm | Thistle Fit
“We’ve built this space without the influence of big corporate chains,” said co-founders Nicola and Ross. “That gives us the freedom to design a gym that fits our community’s needs—not someone else’s business model.” More >>
TVNZ Has Today Announced Three Appointments To Its Executive Team
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 2:27 pm | TVNZ
Rob Hutchinson will take up the role of Chief Digital Officer in a permanent capacity from 1 May. Hutchinson has been an integral part of TVNZ’s leadership team since he joined the business in 2021, spearheading major revenue and data initiatives for ... More >>
Impersonation Scam Targeting Investors Amid Market Volatility
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 2:19 pm | ASB
The scammers are using text messages as the primary mode of communication and asking potential victims to connect with them over WhatsApp and other channels, then click on a link to log into their ‘investments’ or bank account. More >>
Te Aka Matua: “Building Pakihi That Last"
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 1:54 pm | IndigiShare
The six-week programme provides participants with a combination of in-person wānanga and one-on-one mentoring, covering core business development areas such as business planning, financial literacy, and investment preparation. More >>
Stuff Audience Surges In First Quarter Of 2025
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 1:44 pm | Stuff
Stuff Owner and Publisher Sinead Boucher says the latest Nielsen Online Ratings are the highest since the 2023 election and Rugby World Cup, with a 14% increase in audience over the previous month coming directly from other news platforms. More >>
Why Is The Road Toll Dropping? ChrisFix, National And Labour Debate Speed Limits And Technology
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 1:26 pm | AutoFlip
The discussion is not confined to New Zealand. Internationally, the World Health Organization is advocating for urban 30 km/h zones to protect the most vulnerable road users – pedestrians, cyclists, children, older people and those with disabilities. More >>
Taranaki-Grown Garlic Hits New Plymouth New World
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 1:10 pm | Venture Taranaki
The garlic, grown through pilot trials with regional landowners, is the first crop from the initiative to enter a mainstream retail channel. The milestone reflects positive progress in efforts to identify and test commercially viable alternative ... More >>
Retailers Call For Flexibility On Easter Trading Hours
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 12:40 pm | Retail NZ
Retailers have told us that “It seems very inconsistent (and without good reason) that some stores can trade while others can not, simply because they are in a different council area” said Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young. “We believe retailers ... More >>
Worker’s Six-Metre Fall Prompts Industry Call-Out
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 12:33 pm | WorkSafe NZ
The consequences have been laid bare at the sentencing of a Wellington business, whose worker was critically injured in April 2023 when he fell six metres from a slippery, unsafe rooftop. More >>
Inflation Data Confirms Real Terms Minimum Wage Cut
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:52 am | NZCTU
This data is another piece of evidence about who is winning and losing in the economy. The poorest working people are facing higher costs they can’t avoid – but with less money to pay. More >>
New Fisheries Report Proves Bottom Trawling Kills Hector’s Dolphins
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:46 am | Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders NZ Inc
Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders founder and chair, Christine Rose says ‘these fishing methods, proven to wipe out record numbers of Hector’s dolphins, should simply be not allowed in dolphin habitat’. More >>
AI Hype Cycle Meets Reality For Construction Industry
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:38 am | Autodesk
Study of 460 Australian Design and Make companies reveals AECO, D&M, and M&E sectors continue to grapple with challenges including cost control, talent shortages and environmental sustainability. More >>
Runway Ready: Air New Zealand’s First Retrofitted Dreamliner Touches Down
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:32 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy O’Brien says the aircraft’s arrival is an exciting moment in the airline’s 85-year history. More >>
One NZ Opens Satellite Texting To Customers North Of Hamilton
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:30 am | One NZ
The One NZ Satellite service delivered in partnership with SpaceX enables One NZ customers with a VoLTE-capable roaming device the ability to send and receive text messages at no extra charge. More >>
Commission Grants Clearance For Woolworths To Acquire Beak & Johnston
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:29 am | Commerce Commission
Chair Dr John Small said the Commission was satisfied the acquisition is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any New Zealand market. More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report - March
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:17 am | SEEK NZ
All regions recorded growing applications per job ad m/m, aside from Tasman (-8%), Marlborough (-2%) and Wellington, where there was no change. Waikato (8%), Manawatu (7%) and Otago (6%) were among the regions that saw notable jumps in applications ... More >>
Meal Kits, Cruises, And Smart Watches Added To CPI Basket In Latest Update
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:16 am | Stats NZ
“Changing spending patterns and consumer tastes mean it’s important to update the CPI basket so it remains relevant and reflects New Zealand society,” consumer prices spokesperson Nicola Growden said. More >>
Annual Inflation At 2.5 Percent In March 2025
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 10:59 am | Stats NZ
“The annual inflation rate is within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s target band of 1 to 3 percent for the third consecutive quarter,” prices and deflators spokesperson Nicola Growden said. More >>
Own Your Morning With Nespresso: Discover Endless Café-Style Coffee Recipes To Fuel Your Day
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 10:59 am | Nestle Nespresso SA
Nespresso’s Vertuo coffees and machines deliver perfect solutions for coffee connoisseurs to create endless café-style coffee at home. With over 30 unique blends of responsibly sourced coffee in six different capsule sizes, there’s a Vertuo capsule for every ... More >>
Interislander Commits To Customers With Compensation Policy Change
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 8:05 am | KiwiRail
“We have fully cooperated with the Commission and acknowledge that we could have done better by our customers in the early part of 2023 and need to do better by our customers going forward,” says Chief Customer and Growth Officer Adele Wilson. More >>
Smoother Sailing Ahead For Interislander Refunds
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 7:40 am | Commerce Commission
KiwiRail has committed to compensate all affected consumers, re-evaluate previous claims for compensation, and update its policies and terms and conditions to make sure they are in line with consumer law. The Commission can enforce these commitments ... More >>
Improved Transparency And Accountability For Consumers: Commission Publishes Letter Of Expectations For Watercare
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 7:34 am | Commerce Commission
Commission Chair Dr John Small says the Crown monitor function is critical to ensuring Aucklanders benefit from appropriate prices and services as Watercare continues to deliver a large investment programme over the next three years. More >>
Further Drops To ASB’s Fixed Mortgage Rates
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 7:22 am | ASB
ASB’s Executive General Manager Adam Boyd says: “Today’s rate changes reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting customers in achieving their home ownership goals. We’ve seen growing interest in the 24-month term 4.99% rate, showing customers ... More >>
Danny’s Desks & Chairs Sees Shift Toward Flexible Office Furniture Solutions
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 7:19 am | Danny's Desks and Chairs
Danny’s Desks & Chairs provides product listings that include sizing, specifications, and finish options, with availability displayed online. Most items can be purchased directly through the website, with delivery offered to a wide range of metropolitan ... More >>
Christchurch Lotto Player Wins $1 Million
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 9:19 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Anyone who bought their ticket from BP Mairehau should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store or through the MyLottoApp. More >>
Can You Really Get A Cheap LV Bag On Tiktok?
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 8:27 pm | RNZ
People claiming to be from China are hitting back at US tariffs, and say they're revealing where shoppers can get luxury goods cheaper. More >>
Air New Zealand Expects To Bank $20 Million Of Unused Credits
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 8:25 pm | RNZ
"Some may have forgotten these, moved or found travel plans unfeasible," an investment adviser says. More >>
'Bumper' Salt Volumes In Cyclone Recovery For Dominion Salt
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 8:24 pm | RNZ
Harvest produced nothing after being disrupted by Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Farm Plan Improvements Heading In The Right Direction
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 6:31 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are welcoming the Government's intention to have a new farm plan system in place by the end of the year. More >>
Thousands Of Kiwis Advised To Research Work Culture Before Migrating To Australia - Study
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 5:24 pm | Great Place To Work
A new Trans-Tasman study shows corporate culture in Australia can be less accommodating, particularly when it comes to race, gender, sexual orientation & job security. More >>
Greenpeace Pledges Continued Fight Against Seabed Mining As Australian Miners Lodge EPA Application
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 4:33 pm | Greenpeace
Seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight would damage rich ecosystems and threaten precious marine life such as the pygmy blue whale, Māui and Hector’s dolphins and kororā. More >>
Cloudian Appoints New APJ Channel And Marketing Directors
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 2:48 pm | Cloudian
Leading enterprise object storage systems provider sees Asia Pacific and Japan growth surge as data demands spike, and enterprises and partners seek shelter from tariffs. More >>
PRINZ Announce 50 Finalists For The 51st Annual PRINZ Awards
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 2:07 pm | PRINZ
The PRINZ Awards honour excellence, promote continuous improvement, and showcase the outstanding work achieved by public relations and communications management professionals in New Zealand. More >>
