How the Government’s global grocery search stalled with multiple firms declining contact
MBIE also received support from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and Invest New Zealand as part of…
Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents, ‘is now unrecognisable’ in jail
The latest claims about his condition were published by the Daily Mail. The case has drawn significant attention…
Fonterra cuts 2026/27 milk price forecast after Global Dairy Trade price drop
“GDT [Global Dairy Trade] prices have fallen 11% across the reference products that inform the farmgate milk price…
Letters to the Editor: Dismay at declining defence capabilities, school lunches, solar loan policy
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has also evolved into an organisation with little true combat capability. The…
Iran war: Oil stocks declining ‘very fast’, International Energy Agency chief warns
Iran has effectively halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes…
Fatal crashes declining, but not fast enough – Brake NZ
“For many of us we drive on a regular basis, we use roads on a regular basis, and…
I Work In The Wine Industry. With NZ’s Declining Drinking Trends, Here’s How I Feel About The Future
New Zealanders are drinking less wine. What does that look like on the restaurant and retail floor, and…
Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
Are Single Serve Wines The Answer To Declining Alcohol Consumption? This NZ Winemaker Is Betting On It
Wine packaged in pouches, cans and boxes is niche but on the rise. Johanna Thornton investigates the appeal…
Consumer confidence slumps in February as cost pressures bite
The proportion of households that thought it was a good time to buy a major household item fell…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon tightlipped after fast-track panel rejects minerals mining plan
“We want to explore critical minerals…but the way that we unlock it, the way we develop it –…
Fritter Festival paused for 2026 as costs rise and ticket sales fall
Food, wine and beer are staples of Northland’s Fritter Festival. Photo / NZME Northland Events Centre Trust chief…