Sri Lanka to treat Iranian sailors according to ‘international law’
“We have taken all the steps according to international laws,” Herath said. Sri Lanka also provided safe haven…
Easy swaps to avoid ultra-processed foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of poor health outcomes, from diabetes to obesity and heart…
On The Up: Northlander wins NZ hang gliding title for second year in a row
“The contest is in the natural knowledge of the sky and being able to read the sky –…
Auckland builder admits sediment discharge from apartment site, ordered to pay $5k
“That drain discharged in turn to the Oakley Creek,” the court decision said. A residential development site where…
Business confidence dips on interest rate fears but remains elevated
“The sharp turn in interest rates seen from late November until mid-February has had an impact on the…
Economic recovery slowly rolling north into other regions, says Infometrics
Auckland continued to lag, with activity up 1.3% per annum in the December quarter, but it was not…
Kiwis turn away from beer and wine as alcohol consumption hits all-time low
The largest category within beer to decline was beer with alcohol levels above 5%, falling 27% year on…
Medical abuse trial: Nelson court told child seen eating off floor despite mother’s ‘cannot eat’ claim
The mother, whose name has been suppressed to protect the child’s identity, has pleaded not guilty to four…
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…
1 in 3 Kiwis have less than $500 in savings as people grapple with high costs – Westpac
“Saving more money might feel unrealistic for many people right now … but taking some time to review…
Are pay rises back on the table for Kiwis this year?
“Pay rises and offering higher starting salaries are firmly back on the agenda for many organisations.” The top…
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…