How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdown – Stock Takes
It’s not the first oil shock that markets have shrugged off. “In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, oil…
All Whites star Ben Old on St Etienne revivial, Fifa World Cup push
“I was training well but had really good players in my position,” Old said. Then came the moment…
New Zealand severe weather event: The regions that could be in the flood firing line next
So which regions are preparing for the worst? Tauranga Tauranga City Council is also warning people of landslide…
Concerns Iran war could hold up cancer care – Simeon Brown getting advice as helium supply, crucial for MRIs, put under pressure
“I’ve asked for advice in relation to helium, how much is used and what impact the war in…
AI is breaking our transparency law – and it could be the only fix – Richard Prebble
When I was first elected in 1975, the New Zealand Government operated under the Official Secrets Act. The…
Social worker Carrie Matkovich loses registration after lying to Corrections and taking man with ankle monitor for walks up Mount Maunganui
A week after the course began, a supervisor became concerned the man was trying to “emotionally manipulate” Matkovich,…
McCain Hastings plant closure: Hawke’s Bay growers warn of bigger crisis, say now’s the time for overhaul
The company’s financials highlight the significant pressure facing the New Zealand arm of the business. Under McCain Food…
New Wellington water entity Tiaki Wai opens books, warns of higher costs to households to boost investment
Annually, it adds up to an estimated 14.7% increase from the status quo for the 2026/2027 financial year,…
Weather: Northland set for 41 hours of heavy rain; red weather warnings possible
Meteorologist Silvia Martino told the Herald rain would start spreading south into Northland this afternoon. “The rain starts…
Mr Whippy Waikato street runs at risk amid soaring fuel prices, supply fears
“Those are the three towns that are closest to us.” Mr Whippy Waikato SE (south-east) franchise holders Stu…
Fuel crisis: The next NZ shortage could be electric and hybrid vehicles, as customers flock to them
“Rising fuel prices have clearly become a much more prominent part of the conversation,” Simpson said. On the…
US Marines sail towards the Iran war zone amid speculation US soldiers could be called on to deploy
“It will be an easy Military Operation for them,” he said. Tehran has nearly completely shut down a…