News in Brief

News in Brief
Report says grants to manufacturing sector have positive impact
Public sector

Report says grants to manufacturing sector have positive impact

Grant recipients are more productive and are spending more on R&D.

Jem Traylen 26 Jul 2023
More than half of investors now back in the hunt, according to CA ANZ survey
Investments

More than half of investors now back in the hunt, according to CA ANZ survey

Rising interest rates have taken over as the primary threat to the domestic economy.

Staff reporters 26 Jul 2023
Andrew Little confirms cybersecurity agency merge
Technology

Andrew Little confirms cybersecurity agency merge

Public-facing CERT NZ will be absorbed into the National Cyber Security Centre.

Ben Moore 26 Jul 2023
Double digit rent hikes in regions, demand for apartments strong
Property

Double digit rent hikes in regions, demand for apartments strong

Median rental prices hit a record high in June,  but momentum appears to be slowing according to recent Trade Me rental data.Trade Me director of property sales Gavin Lloyd said median rent across the country in June 2023 rose by $50 to $620, or 8.8%, on June 2022, according to t...

Staff reporters 26 Jul 2023