New ZealandCrime stats up: What's driving it?Crime is on the up in New Zealand, with latest figures showing an increase in burglaries, assaults, abductions and sex offences over the last year.31 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessGovt signs off policy to free up land for housingFast-growing councils, including Auckland, will be required to free up land for housing under a policy signed off by the Government today.31 Oct 04:00 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyHickey: Auckland's bill will be a doozyCOMMENT: A look at this week's new population projections should give Phil Goff and his council a sobering reminder of the massive task ahead of them.22 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionTime to sharpen infrastructure funding toolsAuckland is bracing itself for an additional 700,000 people in the next 30 years.19 Oct 01:00 PM
PoliticsNZ's population: 5 million in 2020New Zealand's population is predicted to hit 5 million in about 2020 and could reach this milestone sooner.19 Oct 05:43 AM
BDBDPropertyBigger surplus than expectedBill English announced a bigger surplus than expected as a growing economy underpinned by population delivered a bigger tax take than anticipated.13 Oct 12:47 AM
BDBDAged careRetirement villages take on more debtInvestors need to consider the increasing debt being taken on by some retirement village operators, according to a report.06 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandCountry practices face GP droughtRural New Zealand is facing a GP shortage as the current workforce ages.03 Oct 01:56 AM
WorldThe Ratpocalypse hits AustraliaAn infestation of rats has hit Australia's biggest city, and it's human's fault. We created the conditions for them to thrive.30 Sep 03:32 AM
BDBDTourismMigration rises to previous recordNew Zealand's net migration rose in the year through August, returning to the record set in the June year.21 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandRebooting regions in Auckland's shadowAs all the jobs and big-smoke buzz centres on Auckland, the regions are trying to find a way to carry on, writes Russell Blackstock.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseExecutive success: NZ in an ocean of uncertaintyCOMMENT: NZ better than many, but future is clouded says visiting scholar15 Sep 06:00 PM
OpinionNeal Curtis: In defence of millennialsCOMMENT: Every generation feels misunderstood by the generation that preceded it. At the moment it is the turn of Millennials.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUncovering Samoa's obesity linkProfessor Stephen McGarvey talks about his recent breakthrough establishing a link between Samoan populations and obesity.28 Aug 12:00 AM
BDBDTourismMigration boom rolls on - near peakingBooming migration and tourism arrivals set a new record - but economists say the net migration trend may be close to a peak.19 Aug 12:20 AM
EmploymentUnemployment falls - mainly for womenThe jobless rate has fallen to 5.1 per cent, says Statistics NZ.16 Aug 11:10 PM
Aged care2030: A world with more retirees than kidsMore than 50 countries face the risk of a pension crisis as the number of people over the age of 65 exceeds the young.11 Aug 10:15 PM
BusinessMichael Barnett: Immigration rules need shakeupBusiness leader Michael Barnett says New Zealand's immigration policy needs an overhaul.10 Aug 05:17 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWhat the flock? Sheep numbers dwindleNew Zealand's sheep flock dropped 3 per cent to the lowest level since the 1930's Depression.08 Aug 11:55 PM
BDBDTourismMigration, tourism boom continues in JuneBooming migration extended its run of posting new records in June, though economists say it may have peaked.20 Jul 11:15 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanYoung have far greater say if they voteCOMMENT: The present young seem to have missed out not just on the direct action gene, but the voting gene as well.19 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyWeak inflation builds case for rate cutConsumer prices rose less than expected in the June quarter as cheaper meat and domestic airfares offset a recovery in petrol prices17 Jul 11:30 PM
Opiniondu Plessis-Allan: Why baby boomers suckCOMMENT: Hear all that complaining about Auckland's over-priced housing market? That's my generation making the noise.16 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessTech giants: Trump would be 'disaster for innovation'From Apple's co-founder to the CEO of Yelp, Silicon Valley is going after the GOP candidate.15 Jul 05:18 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanRich-lister sends message to KeyCOMMENT: Stephen Jennings' warning that "we are facing an iceberg" that deserves to shatter business complacency on housing.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRising house prices affect 98pc of KiwisHouse prices have risen faster than wages in all but four regions in New Zealand, according to analysis by the Labour Party.14 Jul 01:00 AM
OpinionBrexit casts doubt on the wisdom of crowdsCOMMENT: Candidates vying to replace the PM should keep in mind doing exactly what the voters said might not be wise.08 Jul 02:09 AM
Banking and financeBrexit-like populist pressure may spawn stagflationFollowing the Brexit vote, odds are growing that governments will be jolted by mounting populist pressures worldwide.06 Jul 12:14 AM
OpinionMatt HeathHeath: Why old people shouldn't voteCOMMENT: I mean no disrespect to older people. I hope to be elderly myself one day. I just don't want them voting any more.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt eye seizing property for housingLandbankers could have property seized by the Government if the land is within certain areas marked for housing development. Housing 03 Jul 04:41 AM
EmploymentNZ immigration three times Brexit BritainWATCH: New Zealand's migration gain per capita is currently running nearly three times as high as the UK.30 Jun 02:30 AM
Personal FinanceJust 10% of Kiwis own 60% of all NZ wealthDespite what we like to think - wealth is not evenly distributed, in fact it's the worst it's been in over a decade.28 Jun 06:42 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Has migration peaked?COMMENT: New Zealand's economic miracle - the desire of people to come and live here - is showing signs of peaking.22 Jun 12:00 AM
BDBDBusinessPace of growth in service industries slowsThe pace of growth in New Zealand's services sector slowed in May, although inbound migration continues demand.20 Jun 02:00 AM
