Five things to watch in New Zealand’s economy in 2026
Tug‑of‑War economic recovery Smith said households continue to feel the pinch of elevated living costs and a softer…
These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?
Next, plenty of sand, and playgrounds, and shady picnic spots, plus nearby cafes or convenience shops. Or an…
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
EU ambassadors were meeting in Brussels after the European Union called an extraordinary general meeting in response to…
Three charged over unprovoked attacks at party in Churton Park, Wellington
“They then conducted a planned, violent, unprovoked assault on seven young people before fleeing the area,” Murdoch said.…
UK schoolgirl dies in house fire started by cigarette lighter, inquest hears
“Layla was a fit, healthy 13-year-old, she wasn’t trapped, and there was no reason why she wouldn’t have…
Northland’s Cape Brett track change sparks drowning concerns
“Walkers are being funnelled into conditions that can involve deep water, strong currents and limited escape routes. “This…
The problem facing NZ kids in sport
If children aren’t confident during play, it may have something to do with their eyes. Vision problems could…
Auckland FC beat South Island United in OFC Professional League opener
Oscar Faulds had gone close with an effort tipped over the bar by Steven Van Dijk and when…
Lotto Powerball: Are you tonight’s lucky winner?
Two players won $500,000 each in last Saturday’s draw with the winning tickets sold at Fresh Choice Ngāruawāhia…
The Listener’s 20 most-anticipated international TV shows of the year
The Bennet sisters and mother of Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice including Emma Corrin (at left) and Olivia Colman…
Central Hawke’s Bay world No 1 Briana Stephenson steps up at Potts Classic athletics
Her weekend included a personal best in the shot put, and going 0.01s shy of her personal best…
Rotorua SH36 fatal crash: 21-year-old driver named by police
Bay of Plenty road policing manager Inspector Phil Gillbanks said police had seen the car near Tīrau and…