ANZ consumer confidence falls to three year low as inflation fears rise
“Concern about the broader economic outlook is also evident, and predictions of Official Cash Rate (OCR) hikes won’t…
Fifa World Cup: Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino had voiced support for the law change in an interview with British broadcaster Sky…
Letters: Vaccinations, consent and what we need to learn when looking at New Zealand’s performance during Covid
I was an elected person on the Waitematā DHB at the time and saw this happening. People were…
Pastures Past: Life in New Zealand’s remote backblocks during the 1920s
Back in the 1920s, life in the backblocks was tough; families were desperately waiting for telephone poles so…
Former New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell banned for cocaine use
He previously served a one-month ban in 2024 after testing positive for cocaine during New Zealand’s Super Smash…
Texas Ironman tragedy: Brazilian influencer Mara Araujo drowns in swim
“Preliminary investigations indicate she drowned during the swimming portion of the event.” Brazilian fitness influencer Mara Flavia Souza…
PM Christopher Luxon remains National leader after confidence vote in caucus
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remains the National Party leader after the party’s caucus voted in support of him…
Hawke’s Bay weather safety: Mohaka River monitoring system stolen during Cyclone Vaianu
Council said the information it provides is critical during significant weather events to help assess river behaviours, flood…
Man wants to reunite goldfish he rescued in Lower Hutt floods with its owner
“Thankfully, I already had the right equipment ready, which made it possible to act quickly.” Rempala posted about…
Kerikeri redwood trees labelled ‘menace’ after Cyclone Vaianu evacuations
Fordson has lived on the street for seven years and has long been advocating for them to be…
Waikato flooding: Labour leader Chris Hipkins visits damaged Ōtorohanga school
“I remember the smell,” she said. Hipkins’ visit came on the tail end of Cyclone Vaianu, one of…
Cyclone Vaianu: Workers’ rights during states of emergency explained
Even in these heightened alert levels, however, employment law offers no automatic rule allowing workers to stay home…