What to do in Auckland this weekend: Comedy, art and free gelato
Where: The Classic Studio, Queen St, Auckland Price: Tickets $20 + booking fees, from comedy.co.nz 2) Joyful noise…
Amnesty International chief Agnes Callamard calls on New Zealand to lift its game
Agnes Callamard in December 2024 at the release of an Amnesty International report that alleged Israel was committing…
PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over Agria and Elders’ motives, Jarden downgrades a2 Milk – Stock Takes
“John brings extensive experience in the agriculture sector and a deep understanding of PGW, having previously served as…
Job Searcher Got Offer After 2 Years and 2,000 Apps: What Worked
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Joseph Leemon, a 44-year-old from Rochester Hills, Michigan. His…
Society Insider: Kiwi heiress Ali Andrews marries Chanel heir in Venice; Helicopters may be grounded at Tara Iti and Te Arai Links golf courses
Venice has quickly become the city of choice for destination weddings of the ultra-rich, with Amazon founder Jeff…
Top chef Lesley Chandra closes Ponsonby fine diner Sidart after award win
Sidart’s final service was last Saturday. Chandra says all five fulltime staff have been paid out and have…
Inside Economics: Why big events like Taylor Swift concerts don’t really boost the economy
Thanks, Ken Morison Excellent point, Ken. The whole notion that relaxing regulations to allow more big events, or…
Resene factory workers to strike for living wage after what union calls ‘insulting’ pay offer
“It’s pretty much like a slap in the face. Is this what they think of us? For them…
NZ sharemarket starts week down 0.8% – Market close
The technology-laden Nasdaq Composite slumped 3.56% to 22,204.43 points, the S&P 500 fell 2.71% to 6,552.51, and the…
Woody Allen says world ‘drearier’ without ex-partner Diane Keaton
Allen, the acclaimed director-screenwriter-actor who never shook allegations that he molested his adopted daughter in 1992, described later…
The pain from the US government shutdown is about to hit the public
The first wave of missed pay cheques is likely to hurt the underlying economy in many communities. And…
Horse racing: The historic black-type week nobody planned – Mick On Monday
But from the Saturday just gone through to this Saturday at Ellerslie, there are a remarkable five separate…