Government closes in on major employment law changes – here’s what the law does
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden responds to questions from reporters at Parliament. Photo / Mark Mitchell Van…
Horticulture AI start-up Hectre raises $12m, sees $1b valuation within five years
“As a New Zealander, I have seen how growers and producers seem to work the hardest and get…
Crossed fingers as rain forecast for big Hawke’s Bay weekend
It’s a particularly big weekend for Central Hawke’s Bay, starting on Saturday with Te Matatini 2027 qualifying festival…
Takitimu North Link moves to pavement works after four years of building
-2.5 million m³ of earth moved (of 3 million m³ total) -8.84 km of piling complete (100%) -212,000…
Overnight Desert Road closures as T2W project enters final season
“Minimising disruption for road users, residents and businesses is always front of mind for NZ Transport Agency Waka…
Is Troy Kingi really preparing to exit the stage?
Larger than life: Troy Kingi at Auckland’s Spark Arena in November, opening for Lenny Kravitz. Photo / Nico…
Media Insider: UK rugby writer and haka critic Stephen Jones retires – then enters into an online storm; TVNZ’s new Chase, Love Island deal; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap
Jones is infamous in New Zealand; over the years, he’s had several cracks at the All Blacks haka…
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson pleased with how he departs role after six years at helm
He also faced sponsor upheaval, with major partner Ineos walking away from its six-year, $21m-a-year deal halfway through.…
Hamarweyne market closure enters third day as traders protest new tax burdens
Monday December 1, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) – The closure of the main market in Mogadishu’s Hamarweyne district entered…
Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in ‘revenge dress’
“More than 28 years after her tragic death in Paris, Diana is still a major figure in global…
Protesters plan beach fires nationwide over Marine and Coastal Area Bill
“History shows it’s never good when they start burning books and this sounds unenlightened and anti-intellectual. What we…
Christchurch police hold grave fears for missing woman near Taylors Mistake
“We’re very concerned for Tracy’s welfare, and her family wants her to return home,” Palmer said. “Police have…