Retail spending sees solid rise in December quarter
Twelve of the 15 retail industries had higher sales volumes in the December 2025 quarter compared with the…
Experts predict 6.3% EPF dividend
PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to announce its dividends soon, and experts believe it…
Southeast Asia braces for ‘increasing divergence’ after mixed 2025 growth
Economy Trump tariffs, China’s ‘deflationary exports,’ climate risks loom over region People watch New Year’s fireworks in Quezon City on…
Sydney homicide detectives seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-league star remains in coma
The group includes a 19-year-old charged with being an accessory after the fact to shoot at with intent…
Taylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 award
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2025 Cambridge International exam results: New Zealand schools with the highest‑achieving students
The Herald can today reveal New Zealand’s top schools for Cambridge, and which produced the highest‑achieving students. This…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay teen named among top 13 NZ Scholarship students
To be awarded the NZ Scholarship, students are expected to show deep understanding of the subject, demonstrate high-level…
Multiple Netball NZ board members step down from roles
Multiple Netball NZ board members – including chairperson Matt Whineray – are stepping down from their roles. In…
EPF dividend seen at 6.3-6.5pct for 2025 – Economist | Business
THE Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to deliver a dividend rate of between 6.3 per cent and…
Business events deliver $925m boost to New Zealand economy in 2025
The spend per delegate was $999 for host region delegates, $2118 for domestic delegates and $3726 for international…
Ruth Croft: On Mont Blanc ultra trail-running win, meditation and bulimia
Ruth Croft made history in 2025, winning the world’s biggest race in ultra trail-running: a 174km course crossing…
Google-parent revenue tops $668 billion as AI spending surges
The company expects capital expenditures between US$175b and US$185b in 2026, double its 2025 spending, to meet customer…