Todd Stephenson writes to Judith Collins on ‘slow’ English-first rebrand rollout; Minister asks for cost advice
“This aligns with the Government’s priority that the public sector focus on frontline services. The Government expects agencies…
Government U-turn: Scott Simpson orders fresh advice on child deaths linked to blind cords
Since 2009, eight small children have died from getting caught in blind cords, mainly roman blind cords. Simpson…
In Ruins – We Are All to Perish Review
I think most people who meet me, either online or in meatspace, would not imagine I enjoy a…
Post Luctum – Timor Lucis Review
Even with someone as infinitely absorbent as this sponge, things slip through the cracks sometimes. In 2019, I…
Sunset Beach sea wall project aims to slow Port Waikato erosion
In 2022, the Waikato District Council asked residents to “manage retreat” after two homes were left uninhabitable when…
Zuckerberg regrets slow progress spotting under-13s on Instagram at landmark trial
Zuckerberg was very reserved at first, an AFP journalist in the courtroom reported, but then he began to…
Dung Beetle Innovations at risk of closure as farm sales slow down
“It is one of the greatest opportunities for utilising poop on farm paddocks as a free, sustainable fertiliser,…
Is it time for Kiwi businesses to seriously consider shorter work weeks?
“I see lots of wins.” Haar said businesses had nothing to lose by trialling a four-day work week.…
China’s growth to further slow to 4.5% in 2026: Nikkei survey
Economy Distorted economy persists as export drive masks weak domestic demand Exports have shored up China’s economic growth…
Rotorua Christmas Day Community Lunch: Doors open to hundreds
The lunch offered a chance to step outside that experience. It gave people something else to focus on,…
Dynamic Business: 2026 will bring slow NZ recovery not ‘rock star’ growth – Simon Bridges
Moreover, the harder factors are stronger. The OCR and our bank interest rates, and export prices against a…
US retail sales slow as tariffs and costs hit consumer confidence
This rise was driven by a 0.9% jump in goods prices, highlighting the steeper costs that businesses face.…