El Niño drought: Wairarapa farmers warned of dry conditions and feed shortages
The regional council report said this could collapse Wairarapa agriculture, causing economic and social stress, raising wildfire risk,…
NZ sharemarket up nearly 1.5% for the week – Market close
Greg Smith, investment specialist with Generate, said building activity was stronger than expected in the June quarter. Total…
Should the Govt go back to picking economic winners? Let’s revive ‘industrial policy’ – Toby Moore
One area that New Zealand firmly consigned to the discard pile of economic approaches is industrial policy, or…
OCR Preview: Reserve Bank expected to hike cash rate to 2.75%
“We also expect the RBNZ (Reserve Bank of New Zealand) to affirm more tightening is to come, with…
Kiwi teen Loukas Rainger released on bail in Thailand, reunited with mum
A Givealittle page has been set up by Loukas’ aunt Melissa Pronk to help the family with flight…
Traffic delays expected as Tauranga police operation runs near Otūmoetai
Bay of Plenty Times 1 May, 2026 03:05 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Early pickings in Hawke’s Bay making for great wine – 2026 vintage report
He expected 2026 to be a standout vintage for Hawke’s Bay’s reds. Craggy Range chief winemaker Ben Tombs.…
Lotto: 28 New Zealanders nearly $14,000 richer after Second Division draw
Four players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $20,746 each. The winning tickets were…
Has unemployment peaked? New jobs data due this week
“An emerging return to jobs growth means that the unemployment rate has likely reached its peak for this…
Pets in New Zealand: How our dogs and cats are taking up our time and changing our lives
One respondent said getting a pet had given their days more structure and purpose, spending more time outside…
Te Rina MacLeod Opens TAIEA Boutique Celebrating Māori Design In Hastings
Designer Te Rina MacLeod has gone from picking apples to designing her dreams. Te Rina MacLeod has never…
Rotorua taxi robbery: Driver forced to withraw money at gunpoint
“Thankfully, the taxi driver was uninjured but is understandably shaken by this incident,” Brady said. Just before 1am…