New ZealandQuake city's credit rating dropsChristchurch City Council's holding company has had its credit rating downgraded. Standard and Poor's has dropped the rating from AA+ to...28 Jul 09:14 PM
New ZealandKey will 'gong' $5m quake donorWealthy American philanthropist Julian Robertson has given $5 million towards the Christchurch earthquake relief fund.21 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe climate dissenter holds his groundDespite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWinter blast set to continue todayDon't expect a let up in the cold winds and heavy snow blasting the country, warns the Metservice. Much colder air was expected to move onto southern New Zealand this afternoon...12 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandWild weather out there? Your commentsMetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland and Northland tonight. 11 Jul 06:00 AM
EmploymentBuilding bridges across the gender pay gapAn Italian study backs up Alasdair Thompson's claim that women take more sick leave due to their periods, but experts say the reasons behind gender-related pay inequality go much deeper.01 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Courage beyond the volcanoFour times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.01 Jul 05:30 PM
Small BusinessERA rules that quake affected boss must payA worker who hasn't been paid after his employer's business was shut down by the Christchurch earthquake has been awarded nearly $5000 in unpaid wages by the Employment Relations Authority.29 Jun 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Crusaders' home for 2012 still in doubtThe All Blacks are booked to play a test in Christchurch next year, but that match and the Crusaders' home fixture list remains in limbo.27 Jun 05:30 PM
CompaniesInsurance industry facing a climate of fearFloods, hurricanes, droughts - will climate change mean more wild weather ahead? That's a risk the insurance industry is taking very seriously, reports Peter Huck.26 Jun 05:30 PM
