Inside Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O’Keeffe’s dream Queenstown wedding
Theirs is a story of passionate and intense love. Ben, who’s also a musculoskeletal registrar when he’s not…
Local firms eye 2026 growth but fear rising costs and inflation
“As local businesses prepare to put another challenging year behind them, it’s encouraging to see optimism coming through…
Fisher at Bay Oval leads huge Bay of Plenty summer events lineup
The concert was the latest instalment in the Bay Oval’s expansion beyond cricket games. The sports ground previously…
Auckland rally condemns rising anti-Semitism after Bondi Hanukkah attack
Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick was repeatedly named by speakers unhappy with what they see as political inaction.…
House price predictions: Treasury reveals forecasts for annual growth in 2026 to 2030 years
Finance Minister Nicola Willis during her HYEFU lockup presentation at the Treasury. Photo / Mark Mitchell These house…
Northland business numbers hit record high but unemployment still rising
The majority of businesses, at 48%, were in Whangārei, while 35% were in the Far North and 17%…
Christmas Appeal: Super Support helping vulnerable older people in the face of rising food costs
It has come at a time when the foodbank has experienced a 145% overall increase in people requiring…
Black Fern Maia Joseph wants to complete her medical degree while still chasing her rugby dream
“We are still in the process of working out what next year will look like with the Otago…
The real numbers on rentals: low growth, weak cashflow, modest returns
What rising costs and weak growth mean for rental investors. If you want real returns that compound over…
Dynamic Business: Government faces turning economy but rising distrust ahead of election – Cameron Bagrie
Backing the economy The good news for the Government is that the economy is turning. Hours worked have…
Business leaders say Rotorua is turning a corner as economic optimism rises
The numbers who thought the economy would improve for the country (57%) and their business (56%) were also…
Supercars winner Ryan Wood keen to give open-wheel racing a crack
“We came really close in 2021 before Covid, so it’s awesome to finally get a deal done this…