Qantas cuts some Jetstar services to New Zealand amid rising jet fuel prices
Some include routes between Auckland and Sydney and from Sydney to Queenstown, via Melbourne. Jetstar has announced “temporary…
Fitch puts New Zealand AA+ rating on negative outlook over rising debt
But the AA+ rating reflected New Zealand’s “advanced and wealthy economy, high governance standards, and robust policy framework”.…
US Fed raises inflation outlook over ‘uncertain’ Iran war impact
“But it is too soon to know the scope and duration of the potential effects on the economy,”…
Kiwi rich-lister Guy Haddleton’s medical cannabis company Helius Therapeutics goes into voluntary administration
Chief executive Vicky Taylor said the move was deeply disappointing but reflected the challenging conditions facing the sector.…
Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costs
Said Brown: “I don’t want people twiddling their thumbs. We hire when the work is there. If you…
Liquidators of Northland engineering firm Obelisk Industrial chase director over $9m shortfall
The liquidators said they had nevertheless served demand letters on Culham seeking recovery of the amount alleged to…
Australian writers’ festival cancelled over barring of Palestinian author
“The arts have allegedly become ‘unsafe’ and artists are a danger to the community’s psycho-social wellbeing,” she wrote…
Moe Palae’ Myanmar Restaurant set to close after citing economic struggles
Viva’s dining out editor Jesse Mulligan spotlighted the restaurant in October and said the hidden gem, which was…
Blaming some child deaths on covid shots, FDA vows stricter vaccine rules
Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein Washington Post· 30 Nov, 2025 07:01 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Tesla profit falls 37% to $2.4 billion on higher costs, tariffs
Tesla has reported a hefty drop in profits, citing a drag from tariffs and other expenses that more…
Onehunga cancels 2025 Christmas parade citing squeezed funding, capacity
Puxty said the association understood how much the parade meant to the businesses, families and children of Onehunga.…
Serial fraudster Aaron Coupe appeals against his sentence, citing mental health problems and ‘crushing’ punishment
She called that a “crushing result” disproportionate to the offending. A total sentence of 74 months to 78…