Older Northland workers struggle to find jobs amid cost of living pressure
In Kaipara, people aged 55 and over are the majority. Thomas left his previous role as a plumber…
Manukau Institute of Technology childcare centre to shut, parents in lurch and jobs at risk
The childcare centre is located at MIT’s North campus in Ōtara and is open to MIT staff, students,…
Blast from the Past: Paying the Penalties – The forgotten drama of Mt Smart in 1981
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NZ-made Spartacus TV series returns as bloody and sex-driven as ever
Russell Brown Columnist & features writer·New Zealand Listener· 3 Dec, 2025 05:00 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to…
Live: Labour promises loan scheme for family GPs and nurse practitioners
A future Labour Government would offer doctors and nurse practitioners low-interest loans to set up new practices or…
Mary Shan beats hot favourite El Vencedor in Great Northern Challenge Stakes at Ellerslie
El Vencedor shook free of that rival before the home turn and appeared to have the race at…
Makena Houston wins case after her death: Employment Relations Authority orders PR firm Lily & Louis to pay up
Makena Houston died in August midway through a workplace dispute. She has succeeded posthumously in getting justice, with…
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Another important issue in the talks is Western security guarantees for Ukraine, which Kyiv says are needed to…
It’s all mum and dad’s fault! Can you really blame an adult affair on your childhood?
Few would deny that having an extra-marital affair is a risky business. If uncovered, you may lose your…
Election 2026: National’s KiwiSaver contribution proposal would lead Government to get more money from Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax
National is suggesting increasing employer contributions by 0.5% per year over four years, taking it from 4% in…
Capital gains tax poll reveals option with most support: How it differs from Labour policy
Labour says “every dollar raised” from the policy, which applies from July 2027, would go to the country’s…
‘Would you want to live next to this?’ A three-storey home addition in Virginia has divided neighbours
“I’ve seen lots of other people in the neighbourhood do additions, so it didn’t even cross my mind…