A new $30 million hotel development has been called a ‘game changer’ for Kaikōura, mayor Winston Gray says.

Regional economic confidence is up in six of 11 regions.

New Zealand company My Food Bag has given a tongue-in-cheek response to a German multinational corporation’s threat of legal action over the use of the word ‘hello’.

Fletcher Building is involved in another delayed multimillion-dollar project, this time involving a new hotel at Christchurch Airport.

Jewellery retailer Michael Hill International will close its remaining Emma and Roe shops and concentrate on its core brand.

Bruce Hassall has been appointed the new chairman of Fletcher Building to replace Sir Ralph Norris.

New Zealand’s exclusive avocado access to Australia is under threat, with Mexico and Chile signalling interest in exporting avocados to the country.

Economic growth was modest at the start of the year with the service sector making up for soft construction activity.

Three men associated with one of Hawke’s Bay’s largest fishing companies have today admitted misleading officials about their catches and falsifying documents.

Fletcher Building is to streamline its business and focus on the basics as it looks to recover from heavy losses in its building division.