Fears of ‘zombie’ town as Queenstown reaches breaking point
Queenstown locals are struggling to stay in the town with house and rental prices soaring. Photo: RNZ /…
Charlie Simonsen-Kemp jailed after impersonating police to fool teen girls
First published on Charlie Terry Simonsen-Kemp, now aged 20, went to great lengths to keep up his ruse…
Officials told government not to intervene in a climate court case
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Justice officials advised the government not to intervene in…
Former All Blacks assistant Scott Hansen heading back to Crusaders as head coach
Former All Blacks assistant and defence coach Scott Hansen, 2025. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Crusaders will have a…
The companies that decide how your KiwiSaver performs
A small number of companies are making a large difference to the performance of lots of KiwiSaver members’…
Contact signs deal to get Line 4 potline at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter restarted
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter at Tiwai. Photo: ekays/123RF Contact Energy has signed an agreement with Rio Tinto to…
Nicola Willis rejects Chlöe Swarbrick’s claim ‘failed climate policies’ created $1.4b hole
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party is claiming the government’s “failed…
Report finds Gloriavale families living in overcrowded hostels with ‘narrow’ homeschooling curriculum
A sign which welcomes people to Gloriavale Christian Community. Photo: RNZ / Jean Edwards Some Gloriavale homeschooling families…
Authors versus AI and the risks to government public sector push
Copyright Licensing NZ chief executive Sam Irvine. Photo: Supplied The government is pushing for much more AI in…
Significant turning point for home loans
Increasing numbers of mortgage holders will face higher costs over the next six to 12 months, a property…
What’s happened to Trade Me?
Trade Me recently made changes to its structure, removing its success fee for casual sellers. Photo: RNZ When…
Auckland bus attack: Police urge public to stop sharing video of assault
File photo. Photo: Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye/ 123rf A police investigation is underway after a video began circulating on…