Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern might have ruled out bringing in a capital gains tax, yet there is already a tax on the books that could do the job instead.That's according to two University of Auckland researchers, who say section... Source: NZ Herald Business News
By Louise Ternouth, of RNZ Working from home created an 8 per cent jump in residential energy demand as office life became more digital.While ditching physical meetings to dial in might mean less cars on the road - is it as... Source: NZ Herald Business News
The Obama-Biden administration was a charmed era for America's tech companies — a moment when they were lionised as innovators, hailed as job creators and largely left alone.Now Joe Biden is coming back, this time as president.... Source: NZ Herald Business News
By RNZ An international protest against consumerism called "Buy Nothing Day" was observed by some yesterday as a rejection of overconsumption.Held on the same day as Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving in the US which is... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Locals say they are having applications for fruit picking jobs ignored or rejected, despite moves to allow more immigrant workers into the country.It comes on the back of complaints from the industry there are not enough pickers.Orchard... Source: NZ Herald Business News
As thousands of passenger airplanes remain in storage, dedicated freighters have never been busier and DHL Express is adding to its fleet with another aircraft on transtasman routes.DHL has launched a dedicated route connecting... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Air New Zealand says it's possible a crew member who tested positive for Covid-19 in Shanghai may have contracted it while in the Chinese city a week earlier.The cabin crew member tested positive in during screening at Shanghai's... Source: NZ Herald Business News
On this Black Friday retail bonanza day, Bunnings has suddenly shut a big $49.2 million Auckland store after engineering advice about seismic issues.A statement just issued from Australia described problems at the property, owned... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Long-time lessees of the former Frankton campground claim to have been badly treated by their landlord — Queenstown's council.Since having to close the camp at the end of January, to allow it to be redeveloped, Tracey and Graeme... Source: NZ Herald Business News
By Charlotte Cook of RNZ An influx of seasonal workers is a relief for the horticulture and wine industries, with the Government giving a border exemption to 2000 seasonal workers.The experienced workers will begin arriving... Source: NZ Herald Business News