Mike King steps down as chief executive of mental health charity I Am Hope Foundation
King will continue to play a key role in the organisation in a new capacity, not yet announced.…
Reserve Bank building in Wellington closes temporarily due to asbestos; bank’s operations unaffected as staff work from home
While Wellington staff are working from home, the central bank didn’t expect the disruption to impact its services.…
Transpower issues grid emergency as solar storm hits South Island
Transpower said it will issue further operational notices when the storm passes and either remove the grid emergency…
Allbirds faces tough turnaround as sales slide and cash reserves drop
“At the same time, we are taking definitive steps to further reduce costs, enhance liquidity, and pursue value-creating…
Auckland hotels near full as Metallica and global education summit arrive
The conference is expected to be the largest academic conference the country has ever held, with roughly 3800…
Tauranga home values fall 1.3% as southern markets lead gains
QV, national spokesperson, Andrea Rush, said the housing market remained broadly flat, with small declines in most main…
Mainfreight profit drops 18.5% as higher costs hit first-half
“Much will depend on the response to the moderately positive outlook comments and how they square with what…
Qantas launches Australia sale, fares from NZ as low as $219
“This sale not only includes great fares to some of the newest destinations to join the Qantas international…
Hawke’s Bay rent prices drop slightly as demand softens – but crisis persists, a family says
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) also publishes rental data based on bonds from new rentals,…
Fritter Festival paused for 2026 as costs rise and ticket sales fall
Food, wine and beer are staples of Northland’s Fritter Festival. Photo / NZME Northland Events Centre Trust chief…
Panepane Wharf project complete as Matakana Island celebrates new connection
The new wharf could be accessed via a pontoon and gangway or by stairs. Timber from the old…
Meghan Markle ‘a bit rusty’ but excited as she films new movie role
It was previously revealed the role in Close Personal Friends, which stars Brie Larson, Lily Collins, Jack Quaid…