NZ sharemarket drops on more AI worries on Wall Street – Market close
“You’re obviously seeing investors rotate out of some of those high-flying tech and AI stocks that have done…
Camry-loving Christchurch 4-year-old gets dream birthday thanks to Toyota surprise
“We talked about party themes with his dad, and he was completely adamant. “It had to be a…
Home loan shake-up as major banks hike long-term rates, trim six-month fixes
ASB has also lowered its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to 4.65%, which it says is “market-leading”.…
Bondi Beach shooting: I’ve experienced more anti-Semitism since moving to New Zealand than entire life overseas
Keeping one’s head down though has become increasingly difficult. I’ve been forced to confront my ethnicity and personal…
Japan’s NTT to deploy more than 1,000 autonomous buses and robot taxis
May Mobility is one of four startups that Japanese telecommunications group NTT has partnered with or invested in. TSUBASA…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation hearing – the 9-minute call at centre of case
TVNZ and former Disinformation Project research director Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa are being sued by Batchelor following the August…
Inside Economics: GDP or not GDP? That is the last question for 2025
They say nothing about inequality/distribution of wealth, natural resources available, mitigation factors for climate change, perceived happiness, and…
More than 10,000 children stood down for physically assaulting other students, teachers last year
That drove down the total number of stand-downs and the rate of stand-downs for every 1000 students, which…
Hawke’s Bay: Truckies rapt as funding announced for Fernhill Bridge strengthening
Large trucks have been making up to 40km return detours to make deliveries, according to an advocacy group.…
Last recommended Xmas posting dates this week
Monday, 15 December 2025 07:25 You’ll have some of your last chances to send post in time for…
Media Insider: TVNZ bias review – broadcaster releases new discussion points around diversity of perspectives and role of presenters
It has reiterated that the review identified only “minor” issues and “no evidence of systemic bias or lack…
Taylor Swift crew in tears as tour bonuses near $300m after record-breaking run
“We’ve dazzled the crowds but we’ve missed family too. “My full gratitude doesn’t come from a bank but…