More than $1.8 billion worth of insurance claims have been lodged for the Kaikōura earthquake last November.

About a fifth of companies in Deloitte’s latest survey have detected some form of corruption, most commonly through tip-offs or whistleblowing.

Prices have dropped slightly in the global dairy auction overnight, in the first fall since early March.

RNZ’s new podcasts and key on-air presenters have been recognised with wins at the prestigious New York Festival Radio Awards.

SBS Bank has reported a 37 percent rise in its full-year profit, off the back of higher deposits and lending growth.

The much-criticised coal industry is making a minor comeback in New Zealand as dry weather deprives hydro dams of water in the South Island.

Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level in nearly two years on improved sentiment about the outlook for personal finances and the broader economy.

Activity in the services sector is showing strong signs of life after a short-sharp blip.

Controversial tribunals used by foreign investors to sue governments, which underpin all New Zealand’s trade deals, may be pushed aside if Europe gets its way.

The economy has grown at a slightly faster pace in the past three months, despite a building slowdown.