Was Auckland the cradle of the Kiwi accent? An old theory gets a new hearing
This means going back to when large numbers of English-speaking settlers arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand from the…
Tenancy Tribunal issues first ‘pet’ ruling, approves Labrador puppy in upstairs flat
The landlord refused. Photographs advertising the property showed a cat. Its outdoor areas were a large deck and…
Fuel prices jump over 30% while April food price inflation cools
Prices for the overall food group increased by 2.6% in the 12 months to April 2026, after a…
Freemans Bay birthday party chaos as Tesla Uber ploughs into house
“It sounded like something broke, it shook the whole place and we were like, ‘what the heck was…
ANZ NZ’s profit flat at $1.3b in half year; bank ups provisions for bad debts
Furthermore, ANZ put more money aside for credit impairments, as it was wary of the impact conflict in…
Napier family escapes unhurt after car crashes into flat
Johnston said he had a CCTV camera, which captured the corner where the crash happened last night. While…
Would-be child sex offender John Tekuru unmonitored for hours after electronic tracker goes flat
Corrections say there’s no evidence Tekuru, who last week pleaded guilty to breaching his release conditions by going…
Mercury and Ebos earnings forecasts diverge as NZ sharemarket holds flat – Market close
“The good news is that the ceasefire has been extended and the bad news is we still haven’t…
NZ sharemarket flat after higher-than-expected inflation rate – Market close
Matt Goodson, managing director of Salt Funds Management, said it was a quiet trading day, with the market…
Media Insider: Motion Sickness – the independent advertising agency that’s expanding globally with a provocative AI position
And now Motion Sickness has announced more expansion – from starting out in a Dunedin flat 12 years…
NZ sharemarket flat amid US/Iran deal – Market close
Paul Robertshawe, chief investment officer with Octagon Asset Management, said investors were watching the developments very cautiously. “Some…
Retrain your taste buds: How to enjoy food with less sugar and salt
According to the Heart Foundation, New Zealanders currently eat around 9 grams of salt a day, which is…