News in Brief

News in Brief
Benefits to rise with inflation as wages lag
Policy

Benefits to rise with inflation as wages lag

The benefit top-up is expected to cost $311 million.

Staff reporters 13 Mar 2023
Stephen England-Hall steams out of RealNZ
Tourism

Stephen England-Hall steams out of RealNZ

The former Tourism NZ chief is departing 24 months after his appointment.

Brent Melville 13 Mar 2023
Food price inflation at highest level since 1989
Retail

Food price inflation at highest level since 1989

February heralded one of the most dramatic increases in food prices on record. 

Staff reporters 13 Mar 2023
Genesis chief digital officer Peter Kennedy to depart
Technology

Genesis chief digital officer Peter Kennedy to depart

Peter Kennedy is leaving Genesis Energy after just over a year in the role.

Staff reporters 13 Mar 2023