Calm autumn spell breaks as wintry shift brings rain and icy roads to lower South Island
Wotherspoon said some inland areas battered by days of freezing fog and frosts could welcome the change. Places…
Fisher & Paykel downgrade drags NZX 50 lower as Pacific Edge jumps – Market close
This followed other downgrades by Jarden and Sydney-based Barrenjoey in the past week. Shane Solly, portfolio manager with…
Xero boss takes $19m haircut on lower share price but analysts upbeat on company’s future
That’s where its shares were trading before it bought US-Israeli company Melio midway through last year. In a…
Push for heat pump rebates and cheap rooftop solar loans to lower energy bills
“Reasonable changes to update our inadequate Building Code, cutting red tape for energy-efficient investments and improving information requirements…
NZX market edges lower as inflation fears grow and banks slide – Market close
In New Zealand, the Reserve Bank Survey of Expectations showed one-year-ahead Consumers Price Index inflation would increase from…
Wellington earthquake: Magnitude 4.2 quake shakes lower North Island
GeoNet said the details were preliminary and could be subject to revision. Residents around the capital took to…
Moutoa floodgates opened to relieve pressure on Manawatū River
Shirley said there was a “common misconception” that opening the gate acted like a plug, draining upstream and…
Man wants to reunite goldfish he rescued in Lower Hutt floods with its owner
“Thankfully, I already had the right equipment ready, which made it possible to act quickly.” Rempala posted about…
Wellington flooding: River levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower Hutt
Mud is still staining some of the streets around Stokes Valley – where residents were forced to clear…
What are the best ‘functional’ supermarket breads – and the nutrition claims to avoid
What’s easy to overlook, though, is that most commercially produced bread in New Zealand is already fortified. Iodine…
I’m an oncologist. Here’s why I recommend exercise to lower cancer risk
How does exercise reduce cancer risk? Physical activity reduces the likelihood of developing cancer in a number of…
International Monetary Fund downgrades global economic outlook – how did New Zealand fare?
In this case, the world’s GDP growth falls from an expected 3.4% in 2026 to 3.1% in 2026.…