Rice is a $2 a kilo crop, Rowarth says, and if we can grow something of a higher value we should stick with that instead of replacing it with rice.

Cinderella and Mickey Mouse are packing their bags and heading offshore as Disney Cruise Lines confirms its exit from New Zealand from 2026.

Energy management company Optima and Business NZ's joint survey reveals gas prices have risen by more than 100% on average in the past five years.