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Air New Zealand offered CEO Greg Foran $900k to stay

With just two months left in the job, where does Greg Foran think Air NZ is heading?

'Desperate to deflect responsibility': Mayor fires back at Willis in economic blame game

The city's leaders are defending their record and Whanau is fighting back.

Willis reveals plans to speed up supermarket consent process

The Government is still considering whether to force companies to sell their assets.

Will NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?

Australia's unemployment rate remains low, while New Zealand's is above average.

The city suffering as 177 businesses shut – does Nicola Willis accept any blame?

New numbers show the region's economy continues to be hit more than the national average.

'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling households

The Government decided on the changes in 2024, but used urgency to pass the law in 2025.

Wales’ 20mph speed limits ‘scaring off tourists’

Tourist numbers are down 20% to 25%, affecting attractions across Wales.

Editorial: Te reo policies divert attention from the real issues

OPINION: Changing names like Waka Kotahi back seems unnecessary to many.

Mark Lister: Why lower inflation won't ease the cost of living

OPINION: The CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in the June quarter.

Luxon, Albanese talks focus on lifting living standards

The New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.

Why cottage cheese is making a surprising comeback, spurred by social media

Once a sad diet staple, cottage cheese is back – and having a surprisingly tasty glow up.

Government spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – Treasury

A new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.

'Nothing has really changed': Kiwis still paying more for groceries than OECD average

The Grocery Action Group says Kiwis are seeing big rises in food prices at supermarkets.

'Nothing has changed for kiwi shoppers' - Sue Chetwin on findings of Grocery Report

Grocery Action Group Chair Sue Chetwin talks to Ryan Bridge following the release of the Commerce Commission's Grocery Report.

Five tips for older workers looking for employment

Unemployment is rising and cost of living increases are forcing Kiwis to work longer.

What the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market data

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.