BusinessBuilding industry will get ‘tanked’: Crisis is looming as construction costs soar, experts sayOil output damage of 22% could push construction costs up by 25% or more.16 Apr 08:06 PM
OpinionMiddle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandIs the Red Sea the world's next major trade chokepoint?The Front Page: Iran's threat to choke key shipping lanes could cripple Saudi oil exports.16 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: What China and Japan taught me about trust, tech and freedom15 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumAucklandSecretive $4.2m church deal leaves single private home overlooking Navy base, warships14 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMiddle East conflict hits a2 Milk forecasts, wiping millions off market value13 Apr 01:00 AM
WorldTrump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after Iran talks failTrump ordered a US Navy blockade after six weeks of war and failed talks.12 Apr 05:57 PM
WorldTrump discusses leaving Nato in meeting with RutteThe talks follow a fragile two-week ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran.08 Apr 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘We’d love to be friends’: Chinese children send art and aroha to Hastings for Lantern FestivalAmong the most moving are six scrolls from Yantai, by young Chinese with disabilities.08 Apr 06:00 PM
WorldHow the 11th-hour US-Iran ceasefire unfoldedIran had earlier rejected a US ceasefire plan and instead offered a 10-point deal.08 Apr 06:54 AM
WorldTehran's $871b 'tollbooth' would change shape of Middle East foreverIran now forces tankers through a narrow 'tollbooth' corridor off its coast.07 Apr 10:36 PM
Agribusiness'No admission of liability': a2 Milk in-principle deal over 2021 guidanceThe payout will be fully covered by insurance, with no hit to the company's 2026 profit.07 Apr 05:10 AM
AgribusinessWar-driven surge: Weaker dollar and conflict push commodity index to recordThe Middle East conflict has pushed global dairy and aluminium prices higher.07 Apr 03:19 AM
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PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFrom fairway gap to fashion brand: How Fox & Birdie found its nichePrue Murdoch talks to Tom Raynel about her women's merino golf brand Fox & Birdie.05 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldUS cut aid to Africa but the continent proved resilient.Despite the cuts, sub-Saharan Africa’s economy grew by 4.1% in 2025.05 Apr 04:33 AM
WorldUN delays vote on authorising force to protect Strait of HormuzThe Security Council draft backs ‘all defensive means’ to keep shipping lanes open.03 Apr 02:16 AM
WorldArtemis astronauts blast towards moon on historic missionThe six-minute engine burn locked the crew into a three-day trip to the moon.03 Apr 01:55 AM
WorldIran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructureMissiles hit Tel Aviv and Tehran as air defences and explosions rocked cities.02 Apr 11:57 PM
New ZealandNZ-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat with China, Peters respondsThe Foreign Minister said 'China's response is a matter for them'.02 Apr 11:32 PM
WorldUK foreign minister stresses ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of HormuzAround a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strait.02 Apr 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAzaria HowellAzaria Howell: Inside Peters’ deal with the Cook IslandsAnalysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.02 Apr 02:45 AM
WorldWatch: Artemis II takes off on record-breaking mission around the moonThe four astronauts hope to venture further from Earth than any human before.01 Apr 11:55 PM
WorldRobotaxi glitch strands passengers on motorway as cars race pastAt least 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped on a high-speed ring road in Wuhan, China.01 Apr 09:48 PM
PoliticsNZ Government funding returned to Cook IslandsForeign Minister Winston Peters has met with Cook Islands PM Mark Brown in Rarotonga.01 Apr 07:33 PM
WorldTrump building 'massive' military bunker under White House ballroomThe underground military hub will include protection from drones and bullets.30 Mar 07:28 PM
Project AucklandAuckland Council maps bold plan for a global innovation hubAuckland's koru-shaped innovation district links Wynyard Quarter to Newmarket.26 Mar 03:59 PM
WorldTrump says Iran 'afraid' to admit it wants a dealUS President claims Iranian negotiators are hiding talks for fear of being killed.26 Mar 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismUS asset manager gains consent for $250m deal to buy Wellington, Queenstown hotelsVendor NZ Hotel Holdings is backed by the NZ Super Fund and partners.25 Mar 04:00 PM