Fletcher Building issues gloomy update, targets further $100m cost cuts
The principle drivers for the softer performance were continued weak demand across key markets and heightened competitive activity,…
NZ sharemarket up 0.3% despite business confidence drop – Market close
The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) September Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion revealed a net 15% of…
NZ Post allowed to cut number of delivery days, post shops after deed change
“New Zealanders are sending fewer letters than ever before. The average delivery point now receives less than two…
NZX awaits Wednesday’s Official Cash Rate call – Market close
ASB predicts 50bp ASB Bank is expecting the Reserve Bank to reduce the OCR by 50 basis points…
Whangārei child sex offender Todd Gibbons sentenced to a further 10 years in prison
The girl documented the assault in her diary, which was later discovered by an adult. In 2006, Gibbons,…
Scott McLaughlin reflects on tough 2025 IndyCar season after 10th place finish
“I think we left a lot of points on the table. I think we left probably 85 to…
Move by ‘rapacious gentailer’ to dip further into Lake Hāwea outrages residents
Otago regional councillor Michael Laws pledged he would do his bit to stand against the “rapacious gentailer” Contact…
Media Insider: NZME shareholder Jim Grenon lifts investment in media firm
The moves further cement Grenon’s position as a substantial shareholder of NZME, sitting just behind the company’s biggest…
Female health worker loses medical licence after sharing images of children being abused
Since then, her medical registration has been suspended, and this week the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal convened for…
False AI ‘fact-checks’ stir online chaos after Kirk assassination
Grok also falsely claimed that a Utah-based registered Democrat named Michael Mallinson had been identified as the shooter,…
More 15-year-olds leaving school early for further study options
However, there are some situations where a 15-year-old can leave early. To be considered for an early leaving…