Workplace trends for 2026: From AI capability to part-time pathways
A recent Employment Hero survey of 500 New Zealand workers, titled Employment Uncovered, found 41% are actively or…
2026 Calendar: Public holidays, long weekends, daylight saving and everything else you need to plan your year
Day After New Year’s Day, January 2, is on a Friday. Wellington Anniversary, January 19 – Monday Auckland…
Intrepid Travel NZ boss on growth, Haka Tours deal and AI plans for 2026 – Summer questions
What opportunities do you see in 2026? Expansion and growth are front of mind. We’re in a strong…
Volcanic activity has intensified at Sicily’s Mount Etna in recent days
Activity on Etna “increased very suddenly”, the institute said, noting that the episode produced 300- to 400m lava…
Investors get ready for 2026 with gold and AI rally strength in focus
Earlier this year, a “flight to quality” move pushed investors to seek out gold while the AI boom…
SSS sets another round of pension increase in 2026
THE leadership of the Social Security System (SSS) announced on Saturday that it has set various programs up…
Fletcher Building’s Andrew Reding not expecting swift economic turnaround – Summer questions
How would you describe 2025 for your business? It’s been a year of huge change for Fletcher Building.…
What has happened to the old Green Party? – Audrey Young
You are an MP all of the time, including the time before you became an MP. Those cowardly…
Media Insider: Six media chief executives, six questions for 2026 – hear from the bosses of TVNZ, NZME, RNZ, Stuff, Sky TV, and MediaWorks
Each of our six major media firm chief executives has their own set of unique challenges and strategies.…
Top broker stock picks for 2026: The NZX companies analysts back to recover
The rules tighten the criteria from the 2025 Broker Picks, which allowed brokers to choose more international stocks.…
China’s growth to further slow to 4.5% in 2026: Nikkei survey
Economy Distorted economy persists as export drive masks weak domestic demand Exports have shored up China’s economic growth…
FMA board shake-up as Steven Bardy named deputy chair from 2026
Bardy has extensive experience as a regulator and adviser in financial services, regulation, compliance and risk management. His…