Beef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%
The average price for a beef porterhouse/sirloin steak was $44.71 per kilogram (previously $36.80), up 21.5% annually. Stats…
Inside the revival of Auckland’s inner-city heritage shopping arcades
“Everyone used to come into town to meet on a Friday night. People didn’t have the big shopping…
Venezuela inflation hit 475% in 2025, the world’s highest level
Washington eventually deposed the authoritarian socialist leader on January 3 in a US special forces’ raid on Caracas…
NZ’s sodden January explained: What’s driven this month’s big wet? – James Renwick
What the data shows – and why it’s been so wet Climate observations back up what many New…
Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast, caregiver questioned over ride
Incredibly, neither the child nor their 9-year-old passenger were badly hurt in the crash. Two patients were treated…
Ryman and Tower lift but gentailers pull NZ sharemarket lower – Market close
“The flurry of investor days has probably left the question with investors: ‘It’s great you’ve got all of…
How gold discovery in Wellington’s hills sparked exploration bids
Two sites have already been granted permits. Application documents provided to the Herald under the Official Information Act…
Trump tariffs see Eroad lose major US customer – contributing to $135m impairment
In mid-October, Eroad announced a “pivot” to focus on Australia and New Zealand and the resignation of its…
ASEAN e-commerce to grow 16% in 2025 driven by AI, video: survey
Technology Digital economy nears $300bn, including transport, delivery and other segments Representatives from Google, Bain & Co. and…
Wall Street jitters: KiwiSaver managers trim tech exposure amid AI bubble fears
KiwiSaver providers generally have exposure to US stocks because they account for about 60% of the world market.…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s new surgical ward built in Auckland then trucked south
Renders of inside the new 28-bed ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital in 2026. Southbase North Island manager Marcus…
Cyclone outlook: Northern New Zealand faces elevated risk this season
“Once over this threshold, the rate at which tropical cyclones can intensify generally increases with higher ocean temperatures,”…