A cheap toaster will be toast within two years — but a high-end oven should still be cooking two decades after purchase.That's according to Australian consumer group Choice, which has issued new guidelines on the "reasonable" life... Source: NZ Herald Business News
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government is investigating German automaker Mercedes-Benz, alleging that is has been slow to mail safety recall notices and file required reports involving recalls of over 1.4 million vehicles.The National... Source: NZ Herald Business News
A large commercial site on the fringe of Tauranga's CBD has sold for $6.25 million after coming to the market for the first time in 40 years.The high-profile block of land at 199/207/213 Cameron Rd was one of Bayleys Tauranga's... Source: NZ Herald Business News
DENVER (AP) — A federal trial in Colorado could have far-reaching effects on the United States' budding marijuana industry if a jury sides with a couple who say having a cannabis business as a neighbor hurts their property's value.The... Source: NZ Herald Business News
TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Japan and India are reaffirming their ties amid growing worries about trade and regional stability.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived Saturday, is meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo... Source: NZ Herald Business News
China's billionaires have seen their wealth tumble dramatically amid trade war uncertainty, a weakening yuan and a general economic slowdown. The 2018 Forbes China Rich List was released this week, showing the total net worth... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Three researchers are calling for urgent action after a study that revealed what they call "woeful" boardroom diversity in New Zealand.A study by AUT Public Policy Professor Judy McGregor, economist Shamubeel Eaqub and barrister... Source: NZ Herald Business News
On one wall of the "classroom" is a giant neon sign; scattered nearby are beanbags so deep you can hardly see the pupils reclining in them. Forget the old half-term activities of drama workshops or tennis camps: this is Instagram's... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Talking to plants can get you funny looks but data science company Autogrow is developing artificial intelligence so the world's indoor commercial growers can do the next best thing – talk to an avatar about the health and progress... Source: NZ Herald Business News
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Global agribusiness CHS Inc. said it recently fired an employee for "intentional misconduct" that made the company appear more profitable than it was for years.The Star Tribune reported Friday the company told... Source: NZ Herald Business News