China's squeeze on Santa

The seasonal humbug follows similar outbreaks of anti-Christmas rhetoric in 2014 and 2017.

In less than 24 hours, all the Christmas decorations disappeared from a shopping complex in the city of Nanyang.

Trump takes another shot at Fed

A picture of Donald Trump is displayed on a computer on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, as the benchmark S&P ...

An attempt to calm the markets backfires as Donald Trump continues to unsettle investors.

Housing crisis leads to serious fall

Isla Tristram's father fell down the stairs of the Housing New Zealand flat they shared over a year after she joined the ...

A daughter fought for a year to get out of two-storey HNZ property, but her Dad had a serious fall before the pair could be moved.

Terrible Talk terminated

Christchurch tech entrepreneur Albi Whale claimed to be giving millions in profits from Terrible Talk to international ...

Self-proclaimed tech entrepreneur Albi Whale's Terrible Talk goes into liquidation.

When you have to take leave

Not everyone wants to go on holiday at Christmas.

Christmas can take a heavy toll on your precious annual leave total.

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Shipping line cutbacks felt

With the growing trend towards bigger boats carrying more cargo, the relatively shallow depth at Port Nelson poses a ...

Port Nelson says it's still smooth sailing for local container customers despite a major shipping line discontinuing its direct service.

Park seeks new capital video

The Christchurch Adventure Park offers mountain biking, ziplining, sightseeing and a cafe.

The cash-strapped adventure park is seeking $10m from its backers to help broaden its appeal.

'High risk' liquor store hours cut

Central city liquor outlet Capital Liquor has had its hours significantly cut back after a decision by the Alcohol ...

A busy liquor store in the capital has had it's trading hours slashed after a concerted effort by the city's key liquor licensing players.

Huawei ships record number of phones

Th​e world's largest supplier of telecommunications gear has shipped more smartphones than it ever has despite ...

World's largest supplier of telecommunications moves more smartphones than it ever, despite scrutiny.

New apartment block for Thorndon

New 11-unit residential development planned for Tinakori Road.

After nearly becoming a commercial office tower, a 11-unit residential apartment block is coming to the corner of Tinakori Rd and Park St.

NZ's answer to Robin Hood

Margaret and David Allis have given up luxuries this Christmas with a simple mission: to save lives.

An Auckland couple have given up chocolate, beer and presents this Christmas with a simple mission - to save lives.

Fake firm to repay tax returns

Michael Warren Stevenson claimed his company made $2.52 million before Inland Revenue launched an audit. (File photo)

No Limits had no customers and no income, but fleeced more than $113,000 in fake GST returns.

Splashing out for Christmas

At this rate it's expected December spending will hit $5 billion by the end of the month. Last year spending for the ...

Shoppers hit a new record of 182 transactions a second.

How tenants can get $4000

From July 1, rental properties are required to have floor and ceiling insulation installed, unless it is not physically ...

Dobbing in properties that aren't up to scratch could be lucrative.

Stricter cannabis advertising call

There were complaints about Helius Therapeutics' billboard in Auckland's Anzac Ave.

Medsafe investigation into billboard shows problems, MP says.

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Splashing out for Christmas

At this rate it's expected December spending will hit $5 billion by the end of the month. Last year spending for the ...

Shoppers hit a new record of 182 transactions a second.

Landlords turn Santa Claus

One gives chocolate to everyone who has never missed a rent payment.

So you're getting a divorce

Bible's financial advice

small business

Kibosh on Easter trading

Shops in the Manawatū District will stay closed on Easter Sunday, frustrating the district's mayor.

Shops in the Manawatū District will stay closed on Easter Sunday, frustrating the district's mayor.

Making bike racks safer

Alan McGee, pictured, and his business partner Murray Butcher designed the Safelite panel after nearly crashing into a ...

A near-crash caused by a bike rack covering a car's brake lights inspires invention.

NZ swings on Kardashian wishlist video

Reality TV star and mother-of-three Kourtney Kardashian bought her Solvej swing two years ago.

Couple made first swing for their daughter years ago, now they've been Kardashianed.

Hog dealership landed

Gary Worsley Motorcycles in Feidlng has become the new Harley-Davidson dealership. From left, Blair Worsley and Scott ...

Store expected to draw hundreds of Harley-Davidson owners into Feilding.

better business

Crunch on couriers

The week before Christmas is the busiest period for courier companies.

Think you're busy? Try being a courier.

Waste gas becomes power

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is now committed to becoming one of the most environmentally responsible tourist ...

Hanmer’s Thermal Pools have harnessed the greenhouse gas methane as a resource to generate electricity to put back into their business.

High flying pest control

Canopy Tours Scott Davis rebaits traps on the 250ha Dansey Rd Scenic Reserve.

Partnership between DOC and Rotorua tourism company sees reserve wildlife thriving.

Invercargill legacy provides tourism boom

Bill Richardson Transport World, the largest private automotive museum of its type in the world.

Local businessman’s motoring obsession pays dividends for Invercargill years after his death.

property

How tenants can get $4000

From July 1, rental properties are required to have floor and ceiling insulation installed, unless it is not physically ...

Dobbing in properties that aren't up to scratch could be lucrative.

'Abusive' texts over car park

A tenant of the Waldorf Apartments in central Auckland sent "abusive" messages to his property manager after being towed ...

Auckland property manager tried to kick out a tenant who reacted furiously when his car was towed.

Landlord used tenant's shower

A Whangarei tenant has been awarded more than $5000 in damages after her landlord harassed her (file photo).

Tenant gets $5000 damages after landlord turned off power, banged on windows and used her shower.

Fined for leaky toilet

Tenants in south Auckland discovered their toilet could not be used because it wasn't bolted to the floor (file photo).

Auckland landlord ordered to pay up over toilet that couldn't be used without its contents washing over the floor.

opinion & analysis

Well, it was a year...

ASB jumped into the robot world with the launch of Josie.

OPINION: 2018 showed we're still unconvinced by creepy robots.

So you're getting a divorce

If you have children, you'll have extra decisions to make around visitation, responsibilities, and how everything will ...

OPINION: We divorce lawyers are readying for the busiest time of year.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse video

Was Google's name suppression breach a cock-up or a conspiracy?

OPINION: Google's ignorance of the law is no defense, just ask a traffic officer.

Your phone is tracking you

You can simply turn off location services and the problem is solved, but an app such as Google Maps becomes all but useless.

OPINION: Apps on your smartphone are collecting data on your location and may be selling it.

nz farmer

Kiwi shearing industry to crash video

There is a shortage of shearers in New Zealand and their art is a diminishing one.

It's hard yakka, but a good shearer can earn $150,000 a year, yet fewer young people are tempted.

Held hostage by extremists video

A melting iceberg breaks from the edge of the Greenland ice sheet.

OPINION: James Shaw wants to use the pretext of addressing carbon emissions to achieve his more brutal social agenda.

'No effluent excuses'

The positive face of dairying - Donna McKinley, a winner of the Dairy Trainee award at the Dairy Industry Awards's ...

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel has a message for farmers who are letting down the side.

Agricultural training centre $23m in debt

Taratahi Agricultural Training College has its headquarters in Wairarapa.

National's agriculture spokesman says loss of Taratahi will leave massive hole.

world

The global boom is over

China, a long-term driver of global growth, is also set for a softer year in 2019 at 6.3 per cent, down from 2018's 6.6 ...

2018 saw rising US interest rates, the trade war, Italy, Chinese debt... the risks to the economy are everywhere.

Hackers will take countries offline

Russia is just one state actor that is growing its ability to bring down key infrastructure.

You don't need bombs to bring a nation to its knees, hackers have discovered.

Chaos if Fed chair sacked

Donald Trump tapped Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell to become head of the US central bank, promoting a ...

Firing US central bank head would be reckless, legally questionable, and followed by a market slump.

US shutdown hits tourism video

Jamie Parrish, from Minneapolis, takes a selfie in front of the closed sign at the National Archives, in Washington.

"We want (tourists) to return home with memories of magnificent vistas and welcoming people, not locked doors."

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