Immigration is not the silver bullet, says economist
'Risks attached to loosening the settings too much in the current economy.'
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‘They sucked me in’: Prominent entertainer loses $100k in elaborate scam
ANZ Bank says it is not culpable and has refused liability for the man's losses.
Tiki Taane to take on The Prodigy persona for music festival
He's a fire-starter! Tiki Taane is amped to perform at Synthony in the Domain 2023.
Wild weather: Auckland Harbour Bridge warning issued to motorists
'The safety of road users is our top priority': Waka Kotahi
Auckland in firing line of thunderstorms, gales, rain heading into Anniversary weekend
Flood-threatening subtropical downpours and thunderstorms forecast to hammer some areas.
Piha drowning pair couldn't swim, didn't realise beach wasn't patrolled
The two young men were swept into the ocean and lost their lives on Saturday.
Chris Hipkins to meet with business leaders
New PM in Auckland to hear from heads of industry.
Two dead in separate crashes in Northland
The two-car crash, about 30km south of Whangarei, was reported to police about 5.40pm.
'I was desperate': Nurse posed as boss over email, wrote fake reference letter
Struck off nurse: 'When you tell one lie you have to tell another.'
Auckland cat killings: Roaming dogs maul beloved pets
Two unknown dogs wreaked havoc in Sandringham last week claiming pets' lives.
‘Debris everywhere’: Mt Wellington highway closed after crash downs powerlines
Auckland Transport alerted the road closure between Te Horeta and Waipuna Rds.
Lotto Powerball: Auckland woman mistakes $4.3 million win for just $4000
The winner continued on with her day, not realising she had won a little more than $4000.
24hr deluge: Rain, thunderstorms to start long Auckland Anniversary weekend
The wet conditions are expected to last most of the weekend.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown grants two interviews, of 108 media requests
Wayne Brown is apparently not good in front of a microphone, but is good in the boardroom.
Postie delivers a children’s book about lovable dogs
Mike Paterson rewrites the script about a notorious relationship.
Baby killed in crash: Distraught parents at bedside of other kids, tell of 'trying to make each other strong'
Heartbroken mum shares how her grieving family are coping with the horrific ordeal.
A 30-year fight: Wayne Brown wants the Auckland port moved - will he get his wish?
Moving the port has long been suggested. But why has it taken so long?
Mystery Ōrewa car death being investigated
Police continue to investigate Joseph Hart's death more than two weeks ago in Ōrewa.
Former high-flier fined for importing steroids labelled as 'lube oil'
Unbe-lube-able: Importation charges in court today - but strange past can be revealed too.
Bar wars: Leo Molloy says rival blocking liquor licence bid
Molloy says matters “far from settled” in spat over new HQ.
Rocketman Sir Elton John jets into New Zealand for last-ever shows
Legendary chart-topper arrives for three final gigs.
How four retailers helped drive retail sales to record $1.7b
$200m of sales made in December alone.
Watch: Kiwi farmer mows troll message to outgoing PM Ardern
One farmer fed up with the 'fart tax' sent Ardern a creative farewell message.
Lane reopens in Auckland's Waterview Tunnel after car breakdown
The breakdown was blocking a southbound lane in the tunnel.
Back to school: Device requirements add to cost pressures for families
A solo mother of triplets is having to dig deep as her kids start college.
Transport Minister says bite the bullet and get rail work done quickly
Michael Wood says Auckland's rail network is 'neglected'.
Seriously injured person taken to hospital after BBQ explosion in Auckland
Fire and Emergency NZ went to a home in Beach Haven where the fire was already put out.
Police name man who died at Auckland beach
Ramsey's death was one of two death at North Auckland beaches on Friday
Man in court for possessing, importing child sexual abuse material
Customs found abuse images and arrested a Filipino national who lives in Wairarapa
Auckland playground indecent acts: man in court charged assaulting girls
Man has been charged with indecent acts on a five-year-old and an eight-year-old girl.
Auckland housing developer folds after lender says ‘no’
Five big problems blamed for housing developer's failure.
Woman, 21, missing from West Auckland found safe
She has been located and is safe, police said.
Auckland crash: Accident blocks one lane ahead of Waterview Tunnel
Motorists are advised to expect delays.
Man dies in water north of Auckland after desperate CPR efforts
The incident is unfolding at Tāwharanui Peninsula.