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New minister has chance to give tourism a much-needed reboot - Editorial
Three's been head scratching over the Government's commitment to tourism to date.
‘It’s not safe’ – Lack of pedestrian crossing on route to school sees car win over walking
Children are keen to walk to school but busy roads are a barrier.
Letters: Reti not to blame for ailing health system
OPINION: 'Trump is many things, but a great orator is certainly not one of them.'
Market close: Fisher and Paykel Healthcare hits record high
But the local market is choppy on low liquidity and lack of specific corporate news.
Justin Flitter: How Trump’s $882b investment in AI could impact New Zealand
Opinion: NZ has already been slow to integrate AI into their business processes.
Timothee Chalamet: ‘Young Dylan was a contrarian. I was so obedient!’
Telegraph: The star of A Complete Unknown reveals what it's like to play the music legend.
‘I lost both my parents to dementia – this is what I learnt’
Telegraph: Shaheen Larrieux turned her grief into advocacy and a focus on prevention.
After economy shrinks, Government promises to grow it again
Unveiling competing visions for the future, National and Labour debate economic growth.
Opinion: Shane Reti wasn't demoted, he can now help shape our national identity
OPINION: Technology is key to improving export value, delivering better health outcomes,
Samsung unveils new AI-powered smartphone in fight against Apple
Financial Times: New models, powered by Google’s Gemini AI, target Apple.
Change can be hard. Improve your chances of success with a chain analysis.
Understanding exactly how things go awry at a granular level will help you do better.
Audrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for Brown
OPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.
Musk casts doubt on Stargate - Trump’s US$100 billion AI announcement
New York Times: Trump had claimed the A.I. announcement as an early trophy.
Record cocoa prices prompt buyers to delay orders, says Swiss chocolate maker
Financial Times: Higher costs being passed on to customers.
KiwiRail’s ‘excessive’ spend on consultants kept secret after Ombudsman ruling
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said the spend on McKinsey & Co was not justifiable.
The voices in his head would not stop. Then a boy was stabbed to death
New York Times: Calls for better preventative mental health measures after fatal stabbing.
Falling net migration will ‘erode support for housing market’
Kiwis still departing in high numbers but there are signs the trend has peaked
Trump is at the peak of his power. The question is for how long
New York Times: The second era of the Trump administration feels fundamentally different.
Why Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy future
Gas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.
Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m
Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.
We don’t always know what government spending achieves - Auditor-General speaks out
Finance Minister open to addressing the issue with a law change.
Top NZ supermarket boss announces shock departure
Spencer Sonn has been in charge of Woolworths' NZ operations since 2021.
Back to School: Fresh and healthy school lunches your kids will love
Expert meal planner Kathrine Lynch has helped more than 100,000 parents.
Tall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companies
Who are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?
Tech Insider: The portfolio you get demoted to; Survey rates the business usefulness of Microsoft’s Copilot AI
Surprising pros and cons of our new robot overlords.
Editorial: New South Island Minister a welcome boost for underappreciated Mainlanders
EDITORIAL: New minister says he will bring a loud voice to the people of the south.
Society Insider: David Shearer, Barry Soper dads again at 67 and 72; luxury yachts clash at SailGP
Plus, Phil Spencer on NZ: 'One of the world’s greatest playgrounds.'
Bryce Wilkinson: Transparency, not ideology - the case for the Regulatory Standards Bill
OPINION: The Bill is about better-informing Kiwis about what their government is doing.
Turkish Airlines' NZ flights: The airport that would roll out the welcome rug
The airline and Auckland Airport are coy on details.
Letters: A sorry state of US affairs
OPINION: 'Our Government believes that economic growth is the cure-all.'
Market close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation rise
US-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.
Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate
The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.
Big rate cut still on the cards after inflation data
A decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.