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How the Government plans to use sport to forge global connections

The unlikely diplomatic weapon New Zealand is using to win friends and influence trade.

Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies

Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.

Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred

'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'

Disgraced realtor admits impersonating businessman, could face jail time

Drever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.

Grandparent raising infant grandchild left fighting for paid leave

The grandparent's application was declined after returning to work to complete a handover.

Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says

Over-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.

Opinion: 'An emotional discussion' - We need to know the size of NZ's energy hardship problem

OPINION: No one likes the idea of a family struggling to pay their power bill.

‘Unbelievably shortsighted’: Fury against Chris Penk on house energy efficiency review

Future generations would be sentenced to a life of cold housing, Andrew Eagles says.

Builder sentenced for forgery, pretending to be licensed

He provided false and misleading information on three separate jobs.

More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally

Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.

Losses to cyber crime spike 84%, Cert NZ leadership in flux

GCSB takeover continues, under-reporting dogs stats.

What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists

Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.

Mount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned

A number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.

Voluntary redundancies bring MBIE job cuts to 341

The ministry accepted another 59 voluntary redundancies last week.

Auckland rents up 5.6%, NZ rents up 8.3%

Rising immigration and more students cited as driving factors.

Worker claims Auckland bowling alley is ‘controlling and enslaving’ him

Bowling technician alleges part of salary being withheld as a way to enslave him.