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Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson announces $40,000 grants for hard-hit businesses

A $25 million pool will give grants of up to $40,000 to businesses - more help on the way.

Port of Tauranga rides rough trade swells to lift profit

Despite Kiwifruit slump, port posts improved performance.

'Flying out the door': First-home buyers move in as house prices hit two-year low

The last time Tauranga had its current median house price was in September 2020.

Seven reasons why first-home buyers are back in the market

Fears of shockingly higher interest rates are rapidly disappearing.

'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hour

The adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 1

Women’s race organisers slammed for holding event despite flood

The annual women's adventure race is going ahead this weekend at the outrage of many.

Kiwifruit: 'Stressful' wait for bridge access in Te Puke

Kiwifruit orchardists in Te Puke could lose millions if truck access isn’t restored.

Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm

Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.

How to make your money work for you in a recession

With a recession looming and the cost of living increasing, experts share some tips.

Mark Lister: Hipkins’ chances hinge on the economy

Fresh leadership is likely to see Labour get an initial bump in the polls.

Zespri warns of $35m-plus earnings pain coming due to kiwifruit quality

Important Japan market undersold due to quality problems.

Carmen Hall: Food price hikes will hurt poorest most

Vegetable soup has got me through a few winters.

Some mortgage brokers quit industry amid falling house sales while others remain steady

'Rising rates and threat of recession and falling house prices scared off a lot of people'

'Bring back some stability': Bosses share their 2023 wish lists

A better year, lower inflation, sustainability and new tech top leaders' lists.

Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price

OPINION: The most crucial development has been increasing evidence of slowing inflation.

Food prices leap in largest annual increase in 32 years

Biggest price increase in decades: Fruit and veg prices up enormously in the year.

One of the Mount’s last original baches sells - but for how much?

Thirty years ago, it changed hands for just $415,000.

‘Scary': Meet the homeowners facing big repayment hikes as mortgage rates soar

Banks are keen to talk to financially stretched customers sooner rather than later.