Energy Minister Simeon Brown puts heat on electricity companies to cut power costs in line with big falls in forward prices
Earlier this year, Meridian gained approval to access contingent water storage in Lake Pūkaki, which has also put…
WHO reveals Ebola is spreading ‘faster than any previous outbreak’
Cases of Ebola, which spreads through close contact and infected bodily fluids, have so far been found in…
How one traveller got swept up in Ireland’s biggest family gathering
The Bank House pub and museum on Whiddy Island, Co Cork. Photo / Thomas Bywater A few paces…
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s team: Who’s who and what they’re paid
Andrew Little’s office director David (Dave) Hawkins worked as his senior private secretary in opposition and government. Photo…
World Cup 2026 rising stars: 5 young players set to shine
Madrid are reportedly set to exercise their buyback option on the 21-year-old. His technical ability and eye for…
Gas reserves fall faster than expected as Pohokura, Māui wind down
Oil and gas companies expect gas production to keep falling at a more rapid rate than previously expected,…
Amid war, Trump says he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation’ as inflation spikes to 3.8%
“Now if the stock market goes up or down a little bit, the American people understand,” Trump continued.…
BNZ’s books take $352m hit as bank accounts for fact AI is seeing software age increasingly quickly
This made a $253m dent in its statutory net profit in the half year. At $494m, it was…
Who’s the boss? A leading political economist on what has gone wrong in NZ
In March, National Party MP Maureen Pugh posted an invitation to a fundraising event offering dinner with Christopher…
Hospital patients to be discharged quicker this winter, unions concerned
Figures covering a two-week period at the height of winter showed Wellington Hospital’s ED was at 223% capacity…
Eat Your Ice Cream: Dr Ezekiel Emanuel’s guide to balanced wellness and longevity
“You’re going to have to do wellness for decades and decades,” Emanuel says. “You better enjoy what you’re…
Fuel spike from Iran war hits New Zealand hospitality and retail as Kiwis cut spending
Hospitality New Zealand head of advocacy Sam MacKinnon said the industry had started the year with a sense…