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Wednesday 27th July, 2016
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Conservation projects around the country are in for a boost with the launch of Predator Free NZ 2050.
This week the Government announced an initial $28m for the programme to help protect native species.
And it's an initiative that's being welcomed by those already involved in conservation work locally.
Tuesday 26th July, 2016
The country's fruit exports are continuing to prop up the economy while dairy falls.
Overall goods exports rose 2.6% in the past year, up $109m.
Fruit led the increase, gaining 31% to push total goods exports for June to $4.3b.
Meanwhile the milk powder, butter and cheese commodity group is down $875m for the same period.
Tuesday 26th July, 2016
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Several changes to the country's dog control laws are being foreshadowed by National MP Louise Upston.
She's taken a break from a local government conference to discuss the issues with the members of the New Zealand Kennel Club.
And she's taken the time to also meet with one creature it'll affect the most.
Tuesday 26th July, 2016
The economic impact of a large oil or gas discovery in New Zealand has dominated the conversation at a meeting held in Dunedin.
Cameron Madgwick of the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association spoke with local business representatives about the prospects of further exploration.
He says any discovery of a near-offshore field could be worth more than $3b, helping create hundreds of jobs in the development phase.
However it's an idea that's already prompting opposition from environmental groups around the country, including those locally.
Monday 25th July, 2016
The country's export log prices have dipped to a seven month low.
AgriHQ's monthly survey of exporters, forest owners and saw millers show the decrease is due to a stronger local currency and weaker prices in key export markets.
The average wharf gate price for New Zealand A-grade logs dropped to $114 in July, down $2 a tonne from June.
It's the lowest level since January, where the price was $115 a tonne.
Friday 22nd July, 2016
Staff turnover in New Zealand is on the rise with more workers willing to change jobs.
The latest Hays Salary Guide showed voluntary staff turnover had risen in almost a quarter of the 419 organisations surveyed.
The increasing number of resignations is being put down to factors such as an ageing workforce, reduced loyalty and rapid organisational change.
The results affirm what was shown in the annual New Zealand Staff Turnover survey earlier this year.
It showed that the national average turnover for 2015 was 18.4%, the highest rate since 2008.
Monday 18th July, 2016
Petrol values are continuing to influence the consumers price index, which rose a modest 0.4% in the last quarter.
Fuel rose 5.3% in the largest upward contribution for the period.
It was countered by higher prices for both meat and domestic airfares.
The average price of a litre of 91 octane surged to $1.78 over the second quarter of 2016.
Friday 15th July, 2016
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The Highlanders have home turf advantage going into this weekend's last regular game of the Super Rugby season.
The clash against the Chiefs has sold out already and town is filling up fast with rugby fans.
But despite a recent return from overseas commitments, both coach and captain say the team is pumped.
Thursday 14th July, 2016
Petrol prices have fallen to a two month low, dropping around 18c a litre in that time.
The drop is being credited to falling oil prices and a rising exchange rate.
The New Zealand Automobile Association says prices have fallen a total of 6c per litre in the just last few days.
The current national average price for 91 octane is sitting at nearly $1.83 a litre, while 95 octane is $1.91.
Wednesday 13th July, 2016
The New Zealand dollar has risen to its highest level in more than a year against the greenback.
As of this morning it was sitting at more than 73 US cents, almost $1 more than yesterday.
That's the strongest the kiwi dollar has been against the American currency since May last year.
The rise is being attributed to positive risk sentiment and higher commodity prices, although economists note the sector is currently under-performing.