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Matthew Hooton: Why we should introduce universal military service

OPINION: Call for universal military service amid rising defence costs.

On The Up: Atomic set to blast into Australia, UK, fuelled by Rod Drury

Start-up has already signed up big names in NZ - and is now looking to the UK.

Nick Clark: How road pricing can fix Auckland’s traffic nightmare

Auckland traffic congestion costs the economy $1.39 billion annually.

Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve

Rare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.

Market close: NZ sharemarket up but Pacific Edge waits for coverage confirmation

The NZ sharemarket had risen 0.51% after trading today.

Ngāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local family

The iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.

Why demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'

Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.

Woolworths Te Atatū closing today, half the 55 staff to relocate

Staff will give treats to customers and have a catered dinner to mark the closure.

'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit running

Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.

Game on: NZ Cricket's bold deal to transform the Black Caps' future

A New Zealand Cricket-backed T20 franchise could be based in Toronto or Atlanta.

Banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rules

New tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.

Market close: NZ sharemarket rises as Trump backs down on Fed chair

Ryman Healthcare shares fell after underwriters sold shares at a loss.

How high costs and red tape are stifling NZ's medicinal cannabis industry

NZ's medicinal cannabis sector says international players are flooding the market.

$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel

The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.

Dry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage access

Transpower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.

Three ex-LG New Zealand staff guilty of destroying evidence in anti-competitive investigation

Name suppression lapses for two former managers, three years after charges were laid.

'Arrogant wokester loser': Winston Peters blows up at RNZ host

The Deputy Prime Minister appeared to question the value of RNZ's public funding.

Homeowner claims up to $40k damage from roofing company's alleged ‘reckless’ activity

RoofBuddy connects homeowners with roofers, and is is fronted by The Bachelor’s Art Green.