Latest from New Zealand

Diana Clement: Simple steps to cut banking costs and save big

OPINION: Banks earn billions while Kiwis pay avoidable fees and interest.

Alice Soper: How cross-code doubleheaders could be a game-changer for fans

Opinion: Fans prefer earlier kick-off times and affordable food at matches.

'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball

Her involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.

Liam Dann: Are Kiwis about to be hit with an ‘austerity Budget’?

The Finance Minister faces a difficult balancing act with this month's Budget.

Shane Te Pou: We are witnessing the effects of social disunity

OPINION: Key issues include political views, work participation, and economic inequality.

$6m Lotto Powerball draw unstruck, trio $333,000 richer

Three players each won $333,333, sharing first division's $1m prize.

Gang funeral procession blocks roads, motorbikes ridden on footpaths, witness says

The funeral is thought to be that of Mongrel Mob life member Nassey August.

Child sex offender persistently asked teen to undress for cash

He continued to show her notes he wrote on his phone asking for indecent acts.

Sir Bob Jones columns: A sharp tongue and a sharper pen

OPINION: Sir Bob Jones didn’t pull punches. He threw them – with panache.

Market close: Mainfreight drives another strong NZ finish

Logistics firm's rally helped push the New Zealand sharemarket to a higher close.

‘Don’t worry mate, I’m not going to leave you’: Bravery medal for cops in Muriwai landslide tragedy

The pair stayed with dying fireman even as second landslide crashed down in the darkness.

On The Up: 'Astonishment' - What Rocky Horror creator thinks of stamp homage

NZ Post has released a set of four stamps honouring Richard O'Brien's creation.

Seymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challenges

David Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.

'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-compliance

Business under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper

Treaty Principles Bill is dead and buried but our silent division is dangerous

OPINION: The Treaty debate highlighted splits in Aotearoa, showing deep cultural divides.

High-profile businessman Sir Bob Jones has died

He died in Wellington today and is survived by three sons and six daughters.