News Police to launch investigation into eruption Police have confirmed they are launching an investigation into the deaths caused by yesterday’s eruption on Whakaari-White Island. 11 hours ago RNZ
Corporate Tower Insurance CEO to resign in 2020 Tower Insurance’s chief executive Richard Harding plans to resign after five years in the job. 12 hours ago RNZ
News Why tourists were allowed on the island Questions are being raised over why tourists were allowed on Whakaari-White Island, but the company that owns the tour firm says the alert level was within its guidelines. 15 hours ago RNZ
Newsroom Whakaari-White Island: What scientists say “You get this sudden depressurisation, same as sort of taking the top off of a soft drink bottle or pulling the cork out of a bottle of champagne. It depressurises and the materials underneath rise very, very quickly.” 18 hours ago RNZ
Corporate A2 Milk chief executive resigns More than a billion dollars has wiped off the value of New Zealand’s biggest company this morning following the surprise resignation of A2 Milk’s chief executive. Dec 09 2019 RNZ
Housing Housing market heating up The housing market is heating up ahead of the holidays, with positive signs of growth, according to ASB’s latest quarterly housing confidence survey. Dec 09 2019 RNZ
Transport Port move north not done deal: Robertson Despite New Zealand First lobbying hard at the Cabinet table, the Finance Minister says the case to move Auckland’s port operations north has not yet been made. Dec 05 2019 RNZ
Corporate Fonterra raises milk solids farmgate price Fonterra has raised the midpoint of its 2019-2020 forecast farmgate milk price range by 25 cents to $7.30 per kilo of milk solids (kgMS). Dec 05 2019 RNZ
environment Tilt to sell South Australian windfarm The renewable energy company is selling its largest windfarm in South Australia for $AU1.1 billion worth of shares and debt. Dec 05 2019 RNZ
Government Govt to act on fuel market recommendations Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says the government will act after a report confirms consumers are paying more than what would be expected in a competitive fuel market. Dec 05 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Popular cheese-maker Zany Zeus goes into receivership Popular boutique cheese-making company Zany Zeus has hit financial difficulties while setting up a new factory, but its receiver is hopeful business will remain “as usual”. Dec 04 2019 RNZ
Primary Industries MPI cracks down on unregistered raw milk suppliers The Ministry for Primary Industries is cracking down on unregistered suppliers of raw drinking milk it says are putting consumer health at risk. Dec 04 2019 RNZ
Government Insurance law overhaul puts onus on firms Insurance companies will have greater responsibilities to their customers and will no longer be able to reject claims based on unfair contract terms under changes proposed by the govt. Dec 04 2019 RNZ
Housing House prices rise again The housing market is picking up again, with a shortage of listings and low interest rates driving up values. Dec 04 2019 RNZ
Housing Housing pressure making Otago residents increasingly vulnerable Some people in Dunedin are resorting to staying in violent relationships to keep a roof over their head. Dec 03 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Failed insurer CBL faces second class action Another application for a class action against the failed insurer CBL has been filed at the High Court in Auckland. Dec 03 2019 RNZ
environment Protesters blockade oil company OMV’s offices Staff at the New Zealand headquarters of oil and gas company OMV have been forced to stay home today after protesters blockaded its offices this morning. Dec 02 2019 RNZ
Transport Port Nelson embarks on $20m wharf upgrade A $20 million redevelopment of the main wharf at Port Nelson is about to start to help future-proof the region’s import and export sectors. Dec 02 2019 RNZ
Business New laws means less bang for your buck Weekend sales have rolled over into Cyber Monday but new tax laws that came into force yesterday means overseas goods purchased online will be more expensive. Dec 02 2019 RNZ
Podcast: Two Cents' Worth The Pacific’s contribution to the NZ economy The work of Pacific people has been noted in a Treasury report, but does it go far enough? And what’s the impact on our wider economy? Dec 02 2019 RNZ and Newsroom Staff