New Zealand'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not up to the job': Douglas and economist urge Willis to quit as Finance MinisterNicola Willis insists the books will return to surplus in 2028/29.18 Sep 08:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Inside Nicola Willis' toughest dayOPINION: The Finance Minister was on the mat but the Opposition failed to strike.18 Sep 05:23 AM
Lifestyle$14 for a block of Whittaker’s: Why is airport chocolate so expensive?Are these prices sky high, or simply the bittersweet cost of convenience?18 Sep 04:00 AM
BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandPrimary teachers plan October walkoutThe rejected offer included pay rises of 2.7% to 4.6%.16 Sep 05:59 PM
PoliticsLuxon pressed to correct fuel tax claim in ParliamentThe Prime Minister is under pressure to correct an answer he gave in the House. 16 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandCar insurance premiums easing as fewer people buy new carsIt comes after premiums skyrocketed the year before.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Black Ferns cause for celebration, All Blacks not so muchOPINION: The Black Ferns lift our spirits after that All Blacks display.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCost of living, Trump tariffs, slow rebound scaring consumers, economist tells summitWorries about 'disenfranchised' giving up job search, lack of national skills strategy.15 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouOpinion: What New Zealand can learn from Europe’s rising unrestRising nationalism, economic hardship and political churn leave Europe on edge.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Cynical': Willis slams Labour over super reform backtrackThe Finance Minister has suggested NZ First's KiwiSaver plan is unaffordable.10 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Recession risk rises after June gloomANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.09 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandRed meat prices soar as Kiwis turn to local butchers, huntingCost of living pushes prices up, causing shoppers to rethink their consumption.05 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandFamilies feeling the pinch of cost-of-living crisisHelen Gilby’s power bills rose 10% and insurance increased 20% this year.04 Sep 03:28 AM
WellingtonWorking poor living in vehicles in Wellington's PetoneVinyl layer Dylan Holdaway has slept in his car for five months.02 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandEight siblings among 100,000 Kiwi kids living in povertyKasanita Latu sleeps without a pillow, using the couch edge instead.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNurse with three kids struggling to afford the childcare they need'The Government says we are paid well, but we are not meeting the current cost of living.'02 Sep 03:23 AM
BusinessMore money or more flexibility? Financial pressures shift work-life priorities63% of workers surveyed valued work-life balance but wouldn’t take a pay cut for it.01 Sep 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Cut the spin, Nicola Willis and Reserve BankOPINION: Why the Finance Minister should have done more to push for transparency.01 Sep 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Supermarket prices aren’t too high, wages are too lowOPINION: The obsession with supermarket prices distracts from NZ’s productivity problem.31 Aug 09:20 PM
New Zealand'You don't study well if hungry': Tertiary hardship funds remain crucialTe Pukenga gave out $4.59m last year through its Manaaki Fund.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPoll: Labour leads National on key issues as cost of living concerns riseThe cost of living is the top issue for 60% of voters.31 Aug 10:05 AM
KahuWhy the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection is crucial for Labour and Te Pāti MāoriPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara campaigned at flea markets today.31 Aug 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Four urgent policy fixes to insulate NZ against rising power pricesOPINION: New Zealand's renewable electricity credentials are world-leading.28 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton Food Bank rolls out special meal support for elderlyThe new programme is directed at those aged 65 and over.28 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy insurance prices keep rising faster than inflationCanterbury and Wellington homeowners are being hit harder than Auckland.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusinesses still feeling winter chill, confidence surveys showFirms are still waiting for an economic recovery to kick in.28 Aug 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand offered CEO Greg Foran $900k to stayWith just two months left in the job, where does Greg Foran think Air NZ is heading?28 Aug 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Desperate to deflect responsibility': Mayor fires back at Willis in economic blame gameThe city's leaders are defending their record and Whanau is fighting back.27 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailWillis reveals plans to speed up supermarket consent processThe Government is still considering whether to force companies to sell their assets.27 Aug 01:47 AM
BusinessWill NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?Australia's unemployment rate remains low, while New Zealand's is above average.26 Aug 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling householdsThe Government decided on the changes in 2024, but used urgency to pass the law in 2025.26 Aug 05:00 PM
