Heinz Wattie’s confirms closure of Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland plants
The announcement means the loss of about 300 roles across the impacted sites, including some commercial roles. Donegan…
Diesel shortage: Why our ‘benign’ isolation is now a brutal risk – Matthew Hooton
His optimism echoed Hipkins’ assurance as Covid-19 Minister in November 2020 that “when vaccines come to the market,…
Colorectal cancer: What are the symptoms and why are cases in younger New Zealanders rising?
Experts are calling for the eligibility age for free bowel screening to be lowered to 45. This month…
Fifa World Cup 2026 playoffs: Italy, Ukraine and Kosovo chase last spots
After lifting the trophy in 2006, Italy’s record at the World Cup has been dire. They suffered two…
ANZ says Middle East conflict will mean house prices fall
However, with global oil prices soaring and wholesale mortgage rates lifting, that had now changed. Even without the…
McCain shutdown: Mayors see risk to the food basket of Hawke’s Bay – ‘We cannot afford to accept this as inevitable’
Hastings District Council will also be working with Foodeast Haumako (the regional food, beverage and agritech hub) to…
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube raise hopes of a reckoning on child safety
Jim Steyer, the chief executive of Common Sense Media, said the outcomes so far show that the courts,…
Auckland Council lists North Shore home for forced sale over $220k rates bill
Rates were last paid on the property in 2005. The unpaid bill had ballooned to $219,946.99 as of…
Black Caps v South Africa result: Dropped catches haunt New Zealand as Proteas complete turnaround T20 series win
South Africa’s total was built on a 33-ball 75 from wicketkeeper Connor Esterhuizen, who made the most of…
Qantas cuts some Jetstar services to New Zealand amid rising jet fuel prices
Some include routes between Auckland and Sydney and from Sydney to Queenstown, via Melbourne. Jetstar has announced “temporary…
Nasa to build US$20b moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans
The Gateway orbital lunar station was meant to serve as a point of transfer for astronauts headed to…
Horse racing: Road To Paris will be on plane to Sydney to chase Derby double
So can he be in his best form without a race for a four weeks? “I am sure…