Labour MP Peeni Henare bows out of Parliament
Senior Labour list MP Peeni Henare has revealed he won't contest the next general election, prioritising his family and personal wellbeing instead. "I have decided not to seek the nomination for Tāmaki Makaurau again or a place on the Labour Party list," Henare...
Clintons agree to testify in Epstein probe
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, ex-Secretary of State, will give sworn evidence in a House...
Rice Bowl Burger Bar set to permanently close this month
Rice Bowl Burger Bar, Wellington's longstanding hole-in-the-wall fish and chip spot, will roll down its shutters for good at the...
Gold, silver plunge further after record fall
Precious metals markets deepened their losses on Monday, as gold declined 5 per cent and silver tumbled over 10 per...
CODC grants road access to Australian mining company for Bendigo-Ophir Gold Mine
Central Otago District Council would receive $1.25 million yearly from Santana Minerals Limited in a deal to access council-owned roads...
Household living expenses rise 2.2% for Kiwis, Stats NZ reveals
Stats NZ data shows the average New Zealand household's cost of living rose 2.2% in the year to December 2025. The...
SpaceX seeks approval for million AI satellites
SpaceX has filed with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for permission to...
Auckland Council sells famous Auckland Film Studios
Auckland Council has offloaded its famous Auckland Film Studios, with the Mayor...
China’s new home prices edge up 0.18% in January
One of the country's largest property research firms, China Index Academy, reported...
Meta doubles AI spending for 2026
Meta Platforms plans to ramp up artificial intelligence spending to between $115 billion and $135 billion in 2026, chiefly on...
Health expert warns Kiwis on dubious online and AI-generated weight-loss advice
A health expert is urging New Zealanders to approach online and AI-generated...
OpenAI targets practical AI adoption in 2026
OpenAI has named 2026 the year to drive artificial intelligence into everyday...
Skills Group reveals jobs that AI won’t replace
Skills Group, New Zealand's major private training provider, has its Director of...
DHL scales up electric fleets and renewable hubs across Asia Pacific
DHL Group stepped up its decarbonisation activity across Asia Pacific in 2025, rolling out sustainable fuels, electric vehicles and carbon-neutral...
Amazon axes 16,000 jobs in latest shake-up
Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs in its latest corporate overhaul, adding to 14,000 roles axed last October and fuelling concerns...
New Zealand infrastructure sector tours UK water recycling facility
A delegation from New Zealand’s water and infrastructure sector visited a housing development in Kent this month. The visit, hosted by...
NZ Post clarifies 142 counter closures
NZ Post announced yesterday that it plans to close 142 service counters in convenience stores, pharmacies, and libraries across the...
TikTok uninstalls spike after restructure
U.S. TikTok users are uninstalling the app in record numbers following the announcement of a new joint venture for its...
Jobs market shows early signs of recovery, BNZ says
BNZ reports early improvements in the jobs market, signalling a drop in unemployment by mid-year. BNZ head of research, Stephen Toplis,...
NZ vehicle maintenance sector surges amid ageing fleet
New Zealand’s vehicle maintenance industry continues to grow, underpinned by structural demand rather than short-term trends. “The Motor Vehicle Engine and...
142 NZ Post service counters set for closure
NZ Post said it will shut down 142 service counters located in convenience stores, pharmacies, and libraries nationwide. These closures stem...
Severe weather halts 2degrees 3G network shutdown
2degrees has postponed its 3G network shutdown by one week as New Zealand contends with states of emergency triggered by...
Tesla halts Model S, X production for robots
Elon Musk, Tesla's chief executive who elevated a startup electric car firm into an industry disruptor, has terminated manufacture of...
Agricultural drones replace ground machinery on steep NZ Terrain
Agricultural drone use is expanding steadily across New Zealand, with more farmers...
New Zealand invests $1.35 million on quantum and photonic innovation
The government is investing $1.35 million to explore New Zealand's strengths in...
Gmail spam filters fail worldwide
Gmail encounters widespread disruption in spam filtering and email sorting functions. Users...
Many Kiwis prefer in-person GP visits, survey reveals
A recent survey of almost 1,800 New Zealand patients reveals a strong preference for in-person consultations with family doctors, underscoring...
Menopause fuels brain patterns seen in Alzheimer’s
A major UK study shows menopause triggers brain changes resembling those in Alzheimer's disease. Researchers examined nearly 125,000 women, including MRI...
Sports physiotherapy drives predictable growth in New Zealand rehab sector
Revenue growth in New Zealand’s physiotherapy sector is being underwritten by repeat...
Asthma cases set to climb as children return to school
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is calling on parents, caregivers, and...
How to cut overhead costs without sacrificing quality
In 2002, Toyota quietly announced it had saved $2 billion—not by slashing staff or closing factories, but through quality improvements...
Top side hustle ideas to enhance your career
Freelancing is a highly effective side hustle that can double as a career booster for Kiwi B2B professionals. Freelancers can...
Factors to consider before outsourcing your marketing services
Around 80% of businesses globally utilise outsourcing to optimise their operations and access specialised skills. Among the various functions outsourced,...
Kiwi businesses hit by stealthy slump in Google Search rankings
New Zealand businesses are increasingly reporting weaker visibility in Google search results, accompanied by a drop in inbound enquiries. ...
NZ global brand still linked to landscapes and lamb, study says
New Zealand’s global brand continues to be shaped by natural beauty and agriculture, according to a new international survey. The...
New Zealand loses ground in cruise market
Fewer cruise ships are docking in New Zealand, a trend that could hit tourism and trade hard. While ports worldwide...
How to rebuild team morale and drive in New Zealand B2B teams
Team disengagement is becoming a top concern for B2B executives in New Zealand as market complexity and internal churn disrupt...
Top high-growth B2B opportunities in New Zealand for 2025
Digital transformation, climate regulation, and global market volatility are placing growing pressure on New Zealand’s B2B sector in 2025. Legacy...
Is TV advertising really over?
The internet is said to be the future of marketing, and many people believe that television will eventually become entirely...
Auckland’s Daniel Smith named New Zealand’s top carpentry apprentice
Auckland’s Daniel Smith (32) has won the coveted title of New Zealand’s top apprentice at the NZ Certified Builders (NZCB)...
Auckland edtech startup Polymath secures $1M to transform maths learning through gaming
Polymath, a kid-tech startup focused on making maths education more engaging through gamification, has secured $1 million in funding to...
Kiwi software firm Lumin reaches 100 million users
New Zealand-based document management company Lumin has hit a major milestone, surpassing 100 million users worldwide. The Christchurch-founded firm, which...
Oil slumps 4 per cent on US-Iran talks
Global crude oil prices plunged more than 4 per cent on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations...
Trump targets Canada aircraft with certification revocation
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with Canada by pledging...
Gaza airstrikes claim 32 lives amid truce tensions
Israeli airstrikes swept across Gaza on Saturday, killing at least 32 Palestinians...
Iran president blames Trump for protest unrest
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused U.S., Israeli, and European leaders of exploiting...
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