Fuel prices jump over 30% while April food price inflation cools
Prices for the overall food group increased by 2.6% in the 12 months to April 2026, after a…
NZ sharemarket stalled by Middle East conflict – Market close
“That was in line with what was happening in other parts of the world. Australia and Japan were…
Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan makes knife with Northland artisan
“My darling kept Pierce’s sugar levels up with randomly foraged fruits and chocolate thins. “After caffeinating, we shared…
Canadas Unemployment Rate Rises to Six-Month High as Full-Time Jobs Drop
Islam Times – Canada’s unemployment rate rose to a six-month high in April to 6.9% as the economy…
Rotorua council drops opposition to Pūwhakamua parolee rehab site amid Environment Court concerns
The council then took the matter to the Environment Court, with mediation taking place in February. After mediation,…
Whangārei’s Anzac Day dawn service cancelled amid rain alerts
The RSA said that at this stage, its annual 10am service at Maunu Cemetery – for the families…
Housing market: House sales keep falling as first-home buyers drive demand – The Front Page
The Auckland market remains soft, first-home buyers are propping up demand and the rental market is showing signs…
Productivity data shows NZ’s economic performance continued to decline post-Covid
Multi-factor productivity (the measure combining changes based on labour output and the changes based on capital investment) declined…
NZX 50 rises as Wall Street rally and Middle East ceasefire hopes lift stocks – Market close
Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said the rally was back on, with hopes the ceasefire…
Horse racing: Kiwi world champion sprinter still improving, judging by latest track record
Responding with a scorching 10.45s burst to the 300m, Ka Ying Rising spreadeagled the field to lead by…
KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity, ambition and the need – Brad Tiller
As Sir Ian Taylor said: “As a small country, we cannot afford small ambitions” and economic prosperity (ie…
The Warehouse Group lifts half year profit but warns on outlook pressure
Group gross profit margin contracted to support the cycling through of old inventory, dropping 20 basis points to…