Queenstown ski fields gear up for early opening as tourism surges
“All of that combined has meant we are louder and more visible in the world, and therefore more…
Ex-Defence Minister Wayne Mapp pushes back on US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s ‘freeloading’ claim
“The pressures are different.” Wayne Mapp was New Zealand’s Defence Minister from 2008 to 2011. Photo / Mark…
Petrol crisis: MBIE says New Zealand fuel supply secure despite Middle East conflict
MBIE says the overall fuel stocks remain “well above” the minimum requirements. Photo / Dean Purcell Since the…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: New Zealand’s newest knights, dames and leaders
Dr Paul Andrew Baker, for services to health.Peter Boshier, for services to the State and judiciary.Professor Emeritus James…
Ulakai Fakaosilea revealed as Comanchero who arranged 199kg drug import while in prison for 501kg shipment on 90 Mile Beach
Spanish for “silver or lead”, the phrase was made famous by the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar, who…
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth slams New Zealand for ‘freeloading’ on defence
New Zealand journalist and foreign affairs expert Anna Fifield – who writes the Between Giants global affairs newsletter…
South Island Vanuatu community leader Richie George dies in quad bike crash
“This family is now facing an unimaginable loss, while also carrying the financial pressure that comes with the…
Budget 2026: The three quiet signals shaping New Zealand’s future – Cecilia Robinson
But there are also some signs of resilience. New Zealand recorded a $1.9 billion goods trade surplus in…
Why NZ’s video game industry hit its $1 billion revenue target two years early – and is now heading for $2b
Last year, its fulltime staff increased 29% to 1418. Keene expects that number to head north again. Preliminary…
McDonald’s New Zealand profit jumps to $108.7m as fast-food giant plans six new restaurants
A further $635,000 was attributed to licence fees, while service fees, which refers to the monthly royalty-style revenues…
Ruakākā wastewater pipeline: Northland’s first open ocean outfall moves closer
The Bream Bay pipeline would start from the new wastewater treatment plant, stretching 3km out to sea. It…
Protein surge turns New Zealand milk and meat into high-value exports – Editorial
But why is this happening? It seems consumers worldwide are placing a premium on protein, driven by health,…