Auckland rail closures confirmed as fuel prices soar for drivers
The biggest disruption is a three-day full network closure planned during the school holidays. Other full closures will…
New Zealand rugby’s 30 most influential power-brokers – Gregor Paul
The past 12 months have marked a hectic time in the national game – from the field to…
Record $200k New Zealand Cross among rare Whanganui medals up for auction
While the Victoria Cross has been awarded 1358 times, the New Zealand Cross was awarded 23 times. Mowbray…
REINZ data: House prices show biggest monthly increase in two and a half years
“This assessment of a more stable market is reinforced by less negative trends for house prices and the…
Max Key considers ‘tell all’ after Teak Construction collapse
Shareholders appointed liquidators to Auckland’s Teak Construction on March 2. Photo / Teak Construction Key said his residential…
Wellington economy struggles as rest of country starts to bounce back, figures show
But the employment figures are worse, with warnings the labour market shows “no sign of picking up”. “We…
Retail spending sees solid rise in December quarter
Twelve of the 15 retail industries had higher sales volumes in the December 2025 quarter compared with the…
Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates looms
Looking through monthly volatility, the only areas of notably rising prices were Southland (+3.2% over the past three…
Fewer Kiwis leaving: Tourism and migration figures show the economy ‘starting to hum’ – ASB
“Looking through monthly volatility, the trend is for strengthening net immigration inflows,” Smith said. “The annualised net inflow…
Super Bowl: Bad Bunny reportedly breaks record with staggering viewing figures
Meanwhile, Apple Music – which sponsored the performance – has revealed data showing how the halftime show has…
Sex, politics and spies: Did a female reporter’s liaisons with powerful NZ figures risk national security at the height of the Cold War?
Sexual intercourse began In nineteen sixty-three (which was rather late for me) – Between the end of the…
Unemployment rises to 5.4% – highest level since 2015
Auckland’s unemployment rate is now 6.4% and Wellington is at 5.8%. However, despite the rise in the headline…