Could AI authors be coming to your local library?

Only one city has banned AI books, but many are open to stocking them in the future.

New AI service to revolutionise how Kiwis compare energy plans

The Electricity Authority is set to reveal more about a new comparison site.

Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance

The capital is facing heftier price rises on already higher insurance premiums.

'We'd love to': Costco hints at expansion beyond Auckland

Costco is considering its options for expansion.

The Temu effect: The sharp rise in spending on cheap foreign shopping sites

Websites like Temu appear to have been more than a passing fad.

Car owners mull switching to third-party insurance as premiums skyrocket

Consumers are facing a conundrum as quotes on one vehicle range from $580 to $1790.

Auckland public transport complaints plummet, but AT still under fire

There were an average of just 3.2 complaints in the first eight months of last year.

Thousands dodging Auckland bus fares every day – most are getting away with it

About 3% of passengers aren't paying up – here's where it's happening most.

'Feeling the pain': New figures show Wellington house insurance is now twice as expensive as Auckland

Wellingtonians are paying twice as much as Aucklanders to insure their home.

Data reveals 13 incidents a day on Auckland public transport

'We do have issues across the network.'

'Really bad': Wayne Brown concerned by new figures on public transport incidents

AT is now responding to more than 93 incidents a week.

'Queens city': Queenstown set to reach population milestone

New figures out this week will show Queenstown is now a large urban area.

The councils with the steepest rates rises, and why

Councils say the rates hikes are due to the rising cost of the basics.

Vehicle insurance premium hikes outpacing rise in incomes

New figures show 22.6 per cent annual increase in cost of average vehicle cover for Kiwis.

Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity

The latest stats show electricity prices have been rising more slowly than incomes.

Cost of insuring a Kiwi home rising six times faster than incomes

The cost of insuring what’s inside a home has risen even faster.