Business
Room for Asia cherry exports to grow despite Lunar New Year boost
Export opportunities exist in China, but producers need to overcome stiff competition from Chile.
Chinese tourism fails to match pre-Covid levels despite Lunar New Year boost
China was New Zealand's second-largest tourism market before the pandemic ripped the heart out of the global travel industry.
Blending Fashion and Freshness: A New Zealander’s New York Juice Journey
New Zealander Tom Wrights juice journey began humbly on the back of his bike, peddling his product during the pandemic and dropping orders door to door. Now Tom's juice has become a popular staple in… Audio
NZTE unlocks opportunities for Kiwi businesses in India
Agency launches the second stage of a programme that seeks to address outdated market perceptions of the South Asian giant.
2024 in review: A challenging year for NZ's Chinese community
High-profile criminal cases and concerns about public safety overshadow a parliamentary milestone and some success in expanding business operations.
2024 in review: A year of milestones for the Indian community in New Zealand
The Indian community overtook the Chinese population to become the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand.
Where have all the Chinese bookstores in Auckland gone?
A surge in popularity of digital reading options over the past decade has forced the owners of many physical stores to wind up operations.
Residents oppose development plan in prime Auckland location
Concerns focus on the strain the development in Half Moon Bay would place on the volume of traffic, parking, road safety and schools in the area.
How Singles' Day could become NZ's next shopping extravaganza
New Zealand retailers see sales potential amid population changes.
Trade mission to China nets $340 million export boost
Trade delegates have signed two dozen agreements at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai and Guangdong province.
McClay unveils $8 million boost for red meat exports to China
The agriculture and trade minister seeks to turn the country's beef and lamb exports into the premium meat of choice for Chinese consumers.
Todd McClay to lead large trade mission to China
New Zealand's trade minister joins almost 70 companies at an expo in China that aims to boost the country's exports.
Consternation grows over alleged counterfeit Jellycat sales
Fans of the popular stuffed toy are checking the authenticity of their purchases following claims that have gone viral on social media.
The lesson NZ exporters can learn from ethnic businesses
Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants ethnic communities to help double the country's export value over the next 10 years.
Inaugural summit harnesses ethnic business potential
Migrants share stories about their success in business as well as the challenges they face.
Trade entities bolster New Zealand business connections with India
Two Kiwi private organisations launched last month in a bid to expand trade ties in the lucrative South Asian market.
Business confidence at highest point since 2014 - ANZ
More companies are expecting better profits, wages and investment, as well as steady jobs.
Regulatory headwinds buffet South Asian liquor businesses
Owners outside Auckland's CBD largely back new local restrictions on selling alcohol after 9pm but want scope of objections to licence renewals to be tightened after a 2023 amendment opened the door…
Dispute over accommodation sours family's NZ study trip
Row shines a light on the need for visitors to exercise caution when entering private contractual agreements for accommodation in the country.
Auckland restaurants embroiled in 'destructive' price war
Chinese restaurants are offering set meals for less than $10 to attract customers but need to sell hundreds just to break even.