PremiumPremiumPropertyTen most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest yearValue of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessSyrian assets worth $190m frozen in SwitzerlandBut a 'hunt for Assad’s millions' does not seem to be in the offing for Swiss banks.11 Dec 08:59 PM
TravelWhy the royals love this Swiss ski-in-only restaurant sitting in the cloudsI’ve had the privilege of dining in some phenomenal places but nothing compares to this.09 Dec 06:00 AM
BusinessJail after family-owned hedge fund blamed for causing $17b in lossesDisaster after family-owned fund took huge bets with money borrowed from banks.20 Nov 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUkraine war escalation unsettles markets, European stocks fallFinancial Times: US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assets.19 Nov 06:57 PM
TravelYes, you can rent a ‘fondue backpack’ in the Swiss Alps - and hike to a human-sized fondue potComplete with self-serve cheese refrigerators situated along the trails.12 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCan a $86,000 a week rehab clinic cure my extreme phone addiction?Times: One of the world's most expensive rehab centres treats more than drug addictions.17 Oct 07:00 PM
NewsFour of the most exciting things happening in travelUnmissable experiences at home and abroad.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldThe final eight words users will hear in Sarco suicide pod'Once you press that button, there's no way of going back.'27 Sep 07:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance‘Obscenely greedy’ oil executives handed Swiss jail terms for role in fraudFinancial Times: ‘World’s biggest ever kleptocracy case’ involves former oil chief.29 Aug 08:13 PM
PoliticsNZ supports Taiwan’s Pacific forum links amid report China pushing for exclusionLuxon confirmed he met with the US yesterday but Aukus wasn't discussed.28 Aug 10:11 PM
Banking and finance$227m loss: Fletcher delivers disappointing resultLosses from Higgins, intense competition, poor trading conditions feature in huge loss.20 Aug 08:59 PM
NewsTop 10 countries with the longest life expectancyWant to live longer? These beautiful nations have it figured out.17 Aug 07:00 AM
TravelWant to burn through a travel budget? Visit the most expensive city in the worldIt's one of the most beautiful spots in the world - but it isn't cheap.08 Aug 06:00 PM
Travel10 of the best chocolate destinations for chocolate loversDiscover the top chocolate-producing countries for World Chocolate Day.06 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Don't let this tough economic cycle dim our national prideOpinion: We're not Switzerland or Ireland and we shouldn't try to be, says Liam Dann.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace SummitMore than 50 world leaders have confirmed they will attend the international event.14 Jun 08:10 AM
New Zealand'Build a just peace': Mark Mitchell to attend Global Peace Summit for UkraineMore than 50 countries have confirmed they are attending the conference in Lake Lucerne.14 Jun 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: US dollar doomsters have got it all wrongFinancial Times: Why global demand for the US currency is so strong.13 Jun 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What can and can’t be learnt from SingaporeFinancial Times: The island’s ultimate strength has been a lack of dogma.23 May 07:56 PM
Travel'Laptop incident' blamed for unexpected stop on United flightOne clumsy mistake left 157 passengers in Ireland, without a flight.20 May 10:31 PM
EntertainmentEurovision winner announced amid large protestsSwiss singer Nemo is the first nonbinary winner of the contest that was founded in 1956.11 May 11:46 PM
Travel newsRough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.08 May 03:15 AM
BusinessViagogo loses 6-year battle against Commerce CommissionWatchdog says global ticket seller is its most complained-about trader.30 Apr 11:19 PM
TravelRoaming trauma: Man runs up $240k phone bill on Swiss holidayUS couple return home to a mobile phone bill steeper than the Matterhorn.16 Apr 09:23 PM
TravelHot travel deals for your next escapeNostalgic cruises, luxurious retreats and more.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Women's Football World Cup'I had to sacrifice a lot': Fifa women’s football head appointed dameAucklander Sarai Bareman has been head of women's football at Fifa since 2016.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBeaufort Watches founder on growing the ‘untouched’ Kiwi marketBeaufort Watches owner Robert Kwok says his passion is to share the craft of watchmaking.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$14m for a basic house: The country where most people rent for lifeNew York Times: 'Two kids, a house, a garden ... I don’t know anybody who has that.'16 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelForget flying, you should travel from Switzerland to Italy by trainThe Swiss Rail Pass offers unlimited travel on Switzerland's rail network.15 Nov 05:00 AM
TravelSweden tourism board tired of being confused for SwitzerlandSweden argues that these similarities are superficial - just two letters deep.31 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelReady for a solo adventure? These are the top destinations for 2024The world’s most welcoming spots for one - from Dubrovnik to Zurich.20 Sep 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fifteen years after Lehman, we still need to fix financial supervisionFT: It must be made easier for regulators to act intelligently and independently.15 Sep 05:04 AM