Brain drain to Australia is finally slowing, new figures show
There has traditionally been a net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia. While it averaged about 30,000…
Retail figures: Spending falls in September as consumers cope with rising petrol prices, interest rates, bad weather
“Petrol prices jumped sharply in mid-September. Spending through Paymark at fuel outlets was running 35% ahead of year…
Centrix data show financial hardship rising again among Kiwis but mortgage stress eases
“Financial hardship has started to rise again, after easing earlier in 2026.” Personal loans are now the fastest-growing…
‘Making up lies’: Labour hits back at Nicola Willis allegation of $18.8b ‘hidden bill’
“The definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”…
Black Clash 2027: Tom Walsh and Neil Wagner to play in event in Christchurch
Read and ex-Black Cap Lou Vincent, who is set to make his third Black Clash appearance after an…
KiwiSaver on hold: More than a million members aged 18 to 64 are not contributing
Some of these people would have been unemployed – there were 163,000 unemployed people in the March quarter.…
Europe heatwaves: More than 32,000 excess deaths recorded in 2026 so far
According to EuroMomo’s latest weekly estimates, the last week of June appears to have been the summer’s deadliest,…
Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
MasterChef Australia 2026 winner crowned in grand finale
WARNING: MasterChef spoilers below. One cook was crowned MasterChef Australia champion for 2026 in nailbiting scenes on the…
Unemployment rate hits 5.6% – worse than expectations
“The second quarter of this year was a tough one,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis said, in response to…
Ebola outbreak could be four times bigger than official figures, say health expert
The DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15 after several deaths in Ituri, a mineral-rich northeastern…