Tongariro Power Scheme: The national grid’s underground secret

Deep beneath the Kaimanawa Forest Park, the Rangipō Power Station churns out 120MW. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Bravo Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman, but where’s Christopher Luxon as Donald Trump wreaks havoc? – Fran O’Sullivan

OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 16th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

Ads will first appear in the United States for free and lower-tier users. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 16th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 roles affected

Some staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 16th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

A date with Country Calendar: A day on the farm and behind the scenes of New Zealand’s longest-running and most popular TV show

‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’ Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 16th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

Psychology of spending: How to create good spending habits and avoid keeping up with the Joneses – Mary Holm

OPINION: It's important to understand the psychology of spending. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 16th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

NZ sharemarket up 1.3% for the year – Market close

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,718.1, up 58.31 points or 0.43%. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 16th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

Manufacturing activity surges to 4-year high, pointing to stronger GDP growth

New Zealand manufacturing was strong in the December quarter of 2025. Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Australian and Hong Kong entities buy QT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers for $118.5m

CBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 16th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

Food prices drop for fourth month while electricity and gas costs surge

Electricity prices have jumped 27% and gas 56% since December 2021. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 15th, 2026|Business|0 Comments