Election 2026: National trails Labour on key cost-of-living issue, but gaining ground as Government sees rating rebound
Inflation/the cost of living continues to be the top issue for New Zealanders, as it has been for…
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…
Violent serial offender Nathan Boulter jailed for murder of Christchurch mum – but refuses to face victims in court
He had been released from prison just 13 days earlier. Nathan Boulter appeared via AVL for sentencing at…
Letters: NZ could end homelessness but are we ready to do what it takes?
Sounds like that idea came from someone with money who thought how much they’d hate having to hand…
Mounjaro now available for weight loss – but it comes with high price tag
“You can kind of think of the medication unlocking two doors instead of one in your body’s metabolism,”…
Spark first-half profit improves, but still falls shy of expectations
The telco reported a net profit that nearly doubled to $64 million, or $73m on an adjusted basis.…
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka all but end Australia’s hopes with eight wicket victory
“Lot of emotions in the room right now. Haven’t been at our best. Disappointed bunch at the moment.”…
Colour Analysis Is Taking TikTok By Storm. But Can AI Replace An In-Person Consult? I Put It To The Test
The 1980s trend of “having your colours done” is back in a major way, bringing with it new…
Coalition Government would be re-elected on latest poll, but both major parties down
In the preferred-PM stakes, National leader Christopher Luxon and his Labour counterpart Chris Hipkins are both on 20%,…
Thomas Coughlan: Act prepares for state of the nation, but what’s the state of Act?
As leader David Seymour heads to Christchurch this weekend to discourse on the state of the nation, an…
Survivor 50 Castaways Name the Legends They Expected to Face — But Didn’t
The all-returning roster for Survivor’s 50th season is packed with icons, yet even the players stepping onto the…
Corruption klaxon blaring, but at least we can now hear it – Matt Nippert
New Zealand enjoyed a long run on the podium of the Transparency International rankings, and last appeared at…