Major Kiwi cannabis firm Rua Bioscience appoints new boss

Medicinal cannabis company Rua Bioscience (previously Hikurangi Cannabis) has appointed Rob Mitchell as its new chief executive officer.Mitchell replaces co-founder Manu Caddie, who will move on to lead the regulatory and research... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 29th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

American rapper Post Malone pictured wearing Kiwi label Huffer jacket in Instagram post

American rapper Post Malone has posted a picture on Instagram wearing a jacket given to him by Iconic Kiwi clothing label Huffer after he toured the country last year.The artist posted the picture to his 19.9 million instagram followers... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 24th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Recruiter reveals the words you should ban from your CV

An Aussie recruiter has revealed the words every jobseeker should ban from their CVs – including one that could be an instant "career killer".Michael Berger, the founder and director of Brisbane-based engineering and construction... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 24th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

NZ shares fall as coronavirus ripples through markets; utilities down

New Zealand shares fell as the outbreak of coronavirus continued to weigh on tourism-related companies, and as a flatter interest rate outlook sapped the attraction of companies paying reliable dividends.The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 24th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

NZ dollar rises on CPI data, capped by virus fears

The New Zealand dollar rose on stronger-than-expected inflation data but fears about the spread of the coronavirus kept a lid on the currency's gains.The kiwi was trading at 66.18 US cents at 5pm in Wellington, off the day's high... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 24th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Google CEO thinks AI will be more profound change than electricity

Google's chief executive officer has left no doubt about how important he thinks artificial intelligence will be to humanity."AI is one of the most profound things we're working on as humanity. It's more profound than fire or electricity,"... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 24th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Chaos after Auckland Airport suddenly closes runway for patch-up

Flights have been held in the air or diverted after Auckland Airport suddenly closed its runway for a patch-up when debris was found.Although the airport is releasing few details of the work required, a spokesman said it was closed... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 24th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Offside: Soccer injury voids Auckland couple's travel insurance

When Kevin Blakeman took the soccer field with buddies for a Sunday league game, he didn't realise he was a kick away from upheaving his young family's life.An accidentally rough tackle on the field broke his leg and left him in... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 23rd, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Whangarei sawmill might shut, 111 jobs on the line

More than a hundred jobs could be on the line at a Northland Sawmill.Carter Holt Harvey says its Whangarei sawmill might shut, after major upgrades to its Kawerau branch.The sawmill employs 111 people.Chief Executive Clayton... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 23rd, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Low debt and sound fiscal strategy sees Fitch revise outlook for NZ to 'positive'

Global ratings agency Fitch says the outlook for New Zealand's credit rating is improving, as Government debt levels falls and further surpluses are expected.New York-headquartered Fitch raised its outlook for New Zealand's foreign... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 23rd, 2020|Business|0 Comments