Immigration: Brain drain still flowing, but worst might be behind us
There were 14,000 migrant arrivals in July 2025 (up 8% on July 2024). There were 9900 migrant departures…
New Zealand’s most hit overbridge: Is it time to close the road?
Currently, it is closed to vehicles for repair after being hit by an excavator being towed on a…
One of New Zealand’s biggest sports retailers targeted by organised crime
“They rushed in, brushed past staff and customers without hesitation and bolted with stolen goods. They brazenly tried…
New Zealand infrastructure pipeline grows by $30 billion over past quarter, 9200 projects included
In the pipeline, there’s about $125b of initiatives under way or planned that are reported as being funded,…
New Zealand’s perfect political storm approaches – Bruce Cotterill
Education is one of the big issues for New Zealand at the moment. It’s up there with the…
New Zealand considering recognition of Palestinian state, sets out timeline
The Government will formally weigh up New Zealand’s position on the recognition of Palestine over the next month,…
Albany bakery’s potato top judged New Zealand’s best pie of 2025
The winning potato top features a finely layered core of potato gratin. Photo / Supplied So told Herald…
Major electoral law overhaul includes ending same-day enrolment, clarity on treats for voters
Closing enrolment 13 days before election day to reduce pressure on post-election timeframes. Requiring 12 days of advance voting at each…
Auditor-General: New Zealand energy sector needs more investment for reliability
“However, while some electricity distribution businesses may be able to respond through innovation, smaller companies will find it…
Facebook NZ says profit and revenue down as it sends $159 million to Ireland, pays $831k in tax
Profit before income tax was $3.89m, down from $4.44m in 2023. Facebook NZ also acted as a reseller…
Peter Burling on Team New Zealand exit, America’s Cup success and what comes next
“Bouncing straight back out of that into another win was something pretty cool, looking back,” he recalls. “I’m…
Capital Markets: Will reforms revitalise New Zealand’s capital markets?
Peterson said the announcement had piqued interest in the public markets. “We’ll see how we go this year,…