The local sharemarket is likely to lag many other developed markets as the influence of former high flying stocks diminishes and the prospect of higher interest rates looms.

A controversial composting and worm farming business in North Taranaki will appeal a hearing panel’s decision not to renew its resource consents.

The government’s rebate scheme for electric vehicles could lead to a temporary spike in prices due to low supply.

The government faced paying $10 million to get rid of 10,000 tonnes of hazardous waste in Mataura.

The services sector has continued to expand above its long-term average, led by new orders and activity.

Strong domestic spending and a busy construction sector may have helped the economy avoid a double-dip recession.

A tax expert says the law should come into force at the start of April next year – six months later than it is due to come into effect.

In its first interview since being hit by a ransomware attack a year ago, Fisher and Paykel Appliances warns other businesses it’s a case of “when, not if” they will be targeted.