Brain drain easing as more New Zealanders choose to come home
ASB economist Mark Smith said the number of people leaving New Zealand has peaked and is falling, but…
Kerikeri pensioner’s 30-year fight over ‘stinking’ stormwater drain
“I gave permission, but only for the retirement village, not for everything else … the council has let…
Australia brain drain: PhD student to software engineer, who is actually leaving?
As NZ heads into an election year, it’s worth examining the issue through the eyes of those choosing…
Pakistani loss-making SOEs drain government funds, report says
Economy $7.4bn backing for such firms higher than IMF bailout as reform pressure mounts A man in Karachi…
Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus and memory
Glancing at your phone can begin to compromise your cognitive skills once it passes a certain threshold. Studies…
Inside Economics: Is the brain drain keeping unemployment down? Plus, green shoots ahead
Regards, Gil Laurenson A: Good question Gil. I’ve also tended to assume the numbers leaving New Zealand must…
Immigration: Brain drain still flowing, but worst might be behind us
There were 14,000 migrant arrivals in July 2025 (up 8% on July 2024). There were 9900 migrant departures…