The region is reeling from devastating floods, the closure of its largest sawmill and the potential loss of more than 100 additional jobs across the manufacturing sector.
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Consumers were urged not to consume affected products after "small wire-like" metal pieces were found in some Tasti snack bars, peanuts and Frooze Balls.
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A portable blender has been recalled amid concerns that it could self-activate when the base is immersed in water.
Fri, Sep 19
If you've been in the market for a home, you've probably noticed it's unusual to see prices listed.
The supermarket giant faces a maximum penalty of $200,000 after rats forced a nearly three-week closure early last year.
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Christopher Luxon said calls for Nicola Willis to resign were "absolute rubbish" and had told the minister she had his full backing.
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Retirees may be costing themselves thousands of dollars by switching to too-conservative investments too early.
The revelations came as part of the ongoing defamation case the food group has taken against TVNZ and reporter Thomas Mead.
Thu, Sep 18
Staff in Nelson and Wellington were told last week of a proposal to consolidate all savoury snack manufacturing at its Wiri site in South Auckland.
The MPC is the independent decision-making body that is responsible for setting the official cash rate.
According to Stats NZ, activity decreased across two out of three high-level industry groups during the June quarter.
The system is automated, but does this mean it's fully autonomous? Here's what you need to know.
On average, women have KiwiSaver balances that are 25% smaller than men's but the gap is 37% for people aged 56 to 65.
Wed, Sep 17
The food company is suing TVNZ to restore its reputation after reports highlighted health and safety complaints.
Tue, Sep 16
Today's announcement was the latest in a wave of closures for the manufacturing and timber processing sector, with hundreds of jobs lost across multiple regions.
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton will present the petition – signed by 15,469 people – to Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne at midday, before it is lodged with the House.
Food prices increased 5% in the 12 months to August, the same increase as the 12 months to July.
The Commerce Commission would be restructured with stronger tools to seek a High Court injunction to require companies to comply with the Commerce Act.
Some growers have partly blamed the move on foreign competitors, who entered the market following Cyclone Gabrielle.
The trial at the Auckland High Court was expected to last for four weeks.
Mon, Sep 15
Three out of five bank economists forecast a deeper contraction than the Reserve Bank's expectation, with the official data to be released on Thursday.
New funding aimed at helping attract global acts, support local events, and drive regional visitor growth.
Sun, Sep 14
Karangahape Returns allows locals to purchase their very own slice of the eclectic street.
Sat, Sep 13
Orr’s move into green investment confirmed months after his resignation from the Reserve Bank, following tensions over funding and independence.
Fri, Sep 12
In a must be won draw, if there are no Powerball First Division winners, the jackpot would roll down to the next Powerball division, with the winnings split equally between them.
