New ZealandEthnic wards vital for oldiesThere is an urgent need for "culturally appropriate" elder care, and an Indian trust says having ethnic wards at existing rest homes is the way to go.19 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeConsumer confidence at 19-month highRising employment, low inflation and a recovery in the dairy sector point to robust economic growth.18 Nov 12:58 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsNew Zealand's chance of being TrumpedPolitical Roundup: Will next year's general election be shaken up by rising populism?16 Nov 07:14 AM
KahuReport details size of New Zealand's suicide problemHospital admissions for intentional self-harm rose 4.6% from 2004 to 2013.11 Nov 03:22 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsCould anti-Establishment politics hit NZ?What is political populism? Here's an explanation of the new anti-Establishment politics, as well as ten reasons why a popular revolt could happen in NZ.11 Nov 02:29 AM
OpinionNew Zealand in the Age of HypermobilityCOMMENT: New Zealand has so far escaped the issues faced by other countries with large influxes of people coming across their borders.09 Nov 02:59 PM
New ZealandAuckland's new class systemExperts say house crisis is driving us towards a tale of two Aucklands, where the only homeowners will be those who are left the family home by parents.05 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentNZ jobless rate falls below 5 per centNew Zealand's unemployment rate fell below 5 per cent for the first time since December 2008.01 Nov 10:04 PM
OpinionCollapses exception in strong economyCOMMENT: Two high-profile collapses from NZX-listed companies lately won't do wonders for the way bystanders perceive share investing.31 Oct 06:27 PM
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
