New Zealand28,000 banned heaters still in NZ homes pose ‘significant risk to lives’28,000 of the heaters linked to fires are thought to still be in NZ homes.07 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandFar North council pushes for separate climate zone to cut building costsMBIE says any changes must go through a formal review process.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room. 25 Mar 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woesOPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.24 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe video that shows how Napier residents would flee a daytime tsunamiGNS-created model turns people into red dots as they walk and run to high ground.18 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandChokepoints in a tsunami: New evacuation model set to be revealed for NapierThe roads to safety won’t all be traffic-free for those trying to find high ground.17 Mar 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Welcome back’: Disgraced real estate agent jailed again for impersonating businessmanDrever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.12 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhy a fossil fuel advocate was appointed to boost renewable energySimeon Brown added the lobbyist to the EECA board shortlist.05 Mar 08:10 PM
Travel newsMore big spenders, fewer cheap travellers tourism 2024 revealsTourism generated $12.2 billion, up 23% compared to 2023.04 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandUnions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workersThere are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.03 Mar 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStudent flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ goneA Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year. 22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spendingThe agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington social housing buildings earthquake-proneTenants will be rehomed when required for earthquake-strengthening work.17 Feb 01:21 AM
LifestyleKmart mop causes horror injury to Kiwi womanStaff lost the mop but still found there were no issues with safety, she claimed.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand400 applications, no job: Woman ‘cannot live’ as unemployment reaches four-year highSuzanne George has been job hunting for more than a year in Wellington.05 Feb 07:34 AM
New Zealand'Significant life safety risk': Staff backlash over use of quake-prone Police College buildingsWorried staff say their lives are being gambled with for the sake of 'productivity'.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartmentsHow can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration border staff to strike on New Year’s EveIt will include about 100 union members not doing unpaid work, and taking breaks together.30 Dec 12:02 AM
Lifestyle'Consequences can be dire': Products for kids recalled due to safety concerns'The dollar value might be small, but the risk of harm is not worth taking.'19 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandCar dealer using Govt register to 'bully' former customersChris Schwartz has also been sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.13 Dec 10:00 PM
KiwiSaverNew rule could see your KiwiSaver build the next harbour bridgeThe finance industry also wants to make it easier for firms to list on the stock exchange.13 Dec 01:58 AM
Personal FinanceHefty ACC levy hikes confirmed for next three yearsThe Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.12 Dec 01:44 AM
BusinessCyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidentsOther surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Negligent' landlord fined $4000 for renting out flat with black mould, plants growing into roomThe unit had a constantly dripping shower which forced the tenant to wash at work.26 Nov 12:01 AM
New Zealand'Who does that?' Car dealer pockets customer’s $15k refund, sends them pictures of pooThe couple didn't even get to drive their hybrid Nissan Skyline as a fault was discovered.22 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFears NZ could become 'global guinea pig' if new GE reforms passCritics of proposed GE reforms say it threatens NZ's agriculture industry.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt plans to slash red tape on building consents should be cautiously welcomedOPINION: Homes need to be built quicker but not at the expense of standards.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Post mail deliveries could be cut to twice a week in some parts of countryA proposed rule change could mean fewer deliveries to large parts of the country.29 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlan McDonald: Holidays Act reform – let’s get it done once, and done rightOPINION: The Holidays Act has long been in need of reform.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Hospital beds, not berths – don't sink Govt cash into Am Cup defenceOPINION: If we’re building infrastructure, let’s go for hospital beds over yacht berths.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry probing fuel problems on Cook Strait ferryInvestigation into whether contamination occurred on the vessel or in the supply chain.18 Oct 10:01 PM
