New Zealand’s economic freedom is slipping while the world improves – Eric Crampton
The share of overall income earned by the bottom 10% is similar for top-ranking and bottom-ranking countries. Freer…
All Whites v Japan: New Zealand edged by brilliant Asian nation in Kirin Cup final
Striker Ayase Ueda had opened the scoring in the 28th minute, lashing home from close range, after a…
America, land of suckers: Why we keep falling for miracle cures and scams
America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers. Our enduring belief that anything is possible — whether…
Firmus IPO: Australia’s $50 billion SpaceX moment to put nation on the world stage
Australia is on the brink of its very own SpaceX moment that could significantly change the nation’s global…
Fourth measles-related death reported in US as outbreak grows
The Pennsylvania deaths have prompted a heated debate between the state’s Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, and President Donald…
NRL: Christopher Luxon predicts Kiwis will flock to PNG to watch Chiefs despite travel concerns
“I’m telling you, you’re gonna get a lot of Kiwis coming up to watch those league games,” Luxon…
Nation of Debt: Mortgage debt is finally sustainable, but the economy is continuing to splutter
While those with mortgages now have 6% more debt than a year ago, annual growth in housing debt…
Nation of Debt: Business debt hits $143 billion, 3275 firms enter liquidation
With an annual growth rate of 4.9%, lending to the business sector is at its highest point since…
Nation of Debt: How the economic downturn healed NZ’s borrowing addiction
Compared with concerns raised last decade by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and international ratings agencies,…
Rainy-day activities across New Zealand: 40 ways to stay entertained
Step into Kā Uri in Awanui, where Northland’s heritage comes alive through locally crafted art. The gallery showcases…
Nutrition myth buster: How the “metabolism myth” created a nation of snackers
Jennifer Bowden Nutrition writer·New Zealand Listener· 17 Aug, 2026 06:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
New Zealand weather: Thunderstorms and heavy rain loom before cold snap
A strong wind watch has also been issued for the Canterbury High Country from 10am, with north-westerlies expected…