Business

Luxon: ‘Support must be targeted, temporary, and timely’

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister  We cannot control global oil prices, and we cannot control conflict in the Middle East. What we can control is...

Timing is crucial, but it alone doesn’t get you to the pin

By Charles Miller Everyone appreciates the sound of a perfect golf drive. The crack is clean, sharp and decisive, and is the epitome of perfect...

New ownership for Mercer pub

After 10 years in hospitality, the Mercer Landing Kitchen and Bar has a new owner. Despite owning several different businesses in the past, such as...

Time to prioritise your hearing

By Wolfe Hearing Is it time you did something about your hearing?  March was World Hearing Awareness Month, where we highlighted the importance of...

Happy birthday, spuds! Top crop growing up

While some teenagers can be problematic, others are as good as gold. A chip off the old block – and off newer blocks too...

Franklin Young Farmer tops crop

An Aka Aka sharemilker is heading to the Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final for the second year running. Justin Ruygrok qualified by winning...

Flower trader’s sweet smell of success

By PJ Taylor Tucked away in a quiet corner of Highbrook business zone, looking over the upper reaches of the Tamaki River, is the sweetest...

NZB back on track

NZB’s 2026 National Online Yearling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus is back on track following a cyber attack. Due to widespread interference, all 104 lots will...

Cyber attack hits bloodstock auction

A cyber attack on thoroughbred sales website, Gavelhouse, has caused New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB) to postpone its scheduled National Online Yearling Sale. As reported, the...

The MediMap hack – three more lessons for Auckland businesses

By Shivani Narayan, ClearEdge Two breaches. Less than three months apart. Thousands of New Zealanders are wondering who has their most sensitive information and what’s...