Tenants 'distressed' by landlord's 'baseless threats of eviction' win tribunal dispute
The Tenancy Tribunal said the tenants felt bullied in emails with property management company Quinovic, though they themselves were also found to have breached the agreement.
Former dairy manager sentenced over $320,000 kickbacks from overseas customer
The Serious Fraud Office said there were 27 bank transfers made to Simon Stewart's account from an overseas customer.
Election 2026: National’s steps to standardise farm rules – quarries, fertiliser, energy storage
Recent export results have exceeded forecasts, said National's agriculture spokesman.
Financial regulators urge stronger cyber security amid AI-enabled cyber attacks
The Reserve Bank and the Financial Markets Authority are warning regulated industries to prepare for AI-enabled cyber attacks.
Suspected copper thieves cause major internet outage in Bay of Islands
A second major internet outage in a week caused by suspected copper thieves is another blow to Bay of Islands businesses trying to recover from a slow winter.
Government quietly selects liquefied natural gas provider
But the company’s name, and the initial safety evaluation, remains under wraps.
Election 2026: National won’t back Act policy to give residential property investors tax relief by enabling negative gearing
Nicola Willis says this isn't the time to give investors tax relief.
NZ risks squandering digital, economic potential, tech leaders say
The Tech Users Association is concerned political leaders continue to reset the nation's technological direction every three years.
The Kiwis avoiding the big supermarkets
Markets and small, locally-owned business are where these shoppers prefer to spend their dollars.
Dargaville homicide: Police name man found dead as Garry Hazelton
Police are still investigating the homicide on Hoeroa St.
Fuel prices: Who is cashing in as petrol prices hit record highs at the pump?
Gaspy puts 91 octane petrol at $3.60 a litre and diesel at about $3.23.
'We don't work for AI': Greens vow to regulate artificial intelligence
"Nothing about this technology is inevitable," says the Green Party's co-leader.
Auckland University alumni say they weren't told of sexual misconduct review
The review will investigate sexual harassment complaints handled by the university within the last five years.
Two dead, two seriously injured as homicide investigation launched in Christchurch
A neighbour says they heard yelling and doors slammed before two people were killed and two others seriously injured in Phillipstown overnight.
Sacked manager Kyle Spencer’s damages bill rises to $43,789 after company appeals to Employment Court
Kyle Spencer allegedly asked staff to work on his boat, his wife's car and a campervan.
Māngere incident: Police investigate after one person injured at Harwell Pl property
St John was notified at 12.33pm of an incident on Harwell Place, Māngere.
National woos farmer vote with $300m low-cost loans for water storage
The party wants to make it easier for farmers to collect rainwater when there was plenty of it, then use it to grow crops and feed livestock when conditions are dry.
‘Enough is enough’: New Zealand First wants to ban fireworks
NZ First says its bill would ban private fireworks sales, use and imports.
Pacific losses go far beyond money, climate champion tells regional symposium
Tonga's Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni said non-economic losses and damages from the climate crisis must be recognised in policy and finance.
US designates prominent Fiji businessman for advancing 'China-based interests
The United States has designated a prominent Chinese businessman in Fiji for "significant corruption" on behalf of China-based actors.
Man found dead in Dargaville, homicide investigation launched
Police said they were called to Hoeroa Street at around 2.40pm to find the man dead at a residential address.
Christchurch dog attack: Council told owner it cannot force payment for costs
The council says the attack is under active investigation.
Shop and service station broken into in Havelock North; police investigating
'I believe they used a hammer. Glass is everywhere inside the shop.'
Election 2026: Labour vows to make it easier for new players to take on big banks
The party is also promising to introduce a new e-money licence for businesses.
Waiheke Island ‘suspicious’ death: Police seek people with information on Chantelle McLaughlin-Middlemiss
Some people are believed to know important details about the death.
Actor Cliff Curtis charged with drink driving after crash on Auckland's waterfront
The actor released a statement through a public relations company after the crash, saying he had been hospitalised with internal injuries after the collision in late September.
Election 2026: National promises to cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac's budget, cancer screenings
The policy touches on the turf of both its coalition partners.
Kiwis have champagne taste and beer money. Tax solutions show politicians have given up – Steve Maharey
OPINION: Tax and benefits are no solution to NZ’s lack of cash. Jobs must be focused on.
Sister doctors bid to stop Auckland Hospital bullying investigation rejected
Seven senior medical officers complained about the Wimalasena doctors' conduct.
NZ's 'clean, green' reputation at risk, ex-UK envoy warns
Laura Clarke, now leading ClientEarth, says an EU complaint will test New Zealand's trade credibility.
APVM Electronics convicted for attempting to export 9098 chips without MFAT notice
Customs seized all 9000-plus components before any shipment had left New Zealand.
Shop owner relieved Northland road re-opening after 'hell on wheels' closure
A massive landslide buried Russell Road under almost 100,000 cubic metres of soil, boulders and trees after a week of heavy rain in January.
Greenhouse gases hit record levels in New Zealand's atmosphere, new data shows
At the same time, the country's climate is changing, with warmer annual temperatures and a greater proportion of rain falling during extreme events.
New Zealanders want to retain access to cash
The Reserve Bank has been consulting on its proposals for minimum standards for cash services in New Zealand.
Two dead in Buller region, police launch homicide investigation
Emergency services were called to a Rahu Saddle property at about 7.50am on Tuesday.
Self-governing US territory losing 1000 people a year as economy struggles
The Northern Mariana Islands is losing about 1000 people a year because of a lack of economic opportunities, a senior Commonwealth official has told US federal officials.
NZ accused of breaking climate change promise in EU FTA; Todd McClay rejects claim
A Dutch group has filed the EU trade deal’s first climate-related complaint.
Anna Lorck vows to stay on for Taxpayers’ Union debates as voice of the ‘left winger’
Labour and the Greens have pulled out of the debates over Hager book allegations.
Maketū Pies for sale again as Montana Group proposes factory closure
The business owner says the factory lease is ending.
Mysterious Antarctic region that could lift sea levels by several metres must be studied - researchers
The Wilkes Subglacial Basin in East Antarctica is largely unexplored - but scientists know it is incredibly important for predicting future sea-level rise.
South Island spaceport for European rocket launches found to be feasible
A study says a New Zealand spaceport could help Europeans spread the risks of "weather, technical problems and geopolitics".
Nicola Willis claims Labour promises amount to $18.8b ‘hidden bill’ – $2263 per household
Willis alleges it will be made up in borrowing or hidden taxes.
Health insurance customers urged to read the fine print as complaints soar
Health insurance became the largest category of disputes investigated by IFSO for the first time in the year to June - increasing by 91 percent.
Fijian Drua cuts costs and puts investment plans on hold amid Super Rugby uncertainty
The Fiji-based franchise is tightening spending, including pausing plans to seek additional private investment, to ensure the club says financially viable.
Election 2026: House price growth forecasts slashed significantly - is Labour’s Capital Gains Tax in danger?
Labour needs values to increase at a certain rate to fund its promises.
Wellington Indoor Sports to close one of its sites
The company's other centre in the capital would remain open, while KiwiRail has found another sports-related tenant for the station site.
Cost of living: Here’s why it feels like your money is tighter
White bread prices climbed 120%, partly due to global wheat prices.
Renters TV star Prudence Morrall’s company breached rules across 20 tenancies
Prudence Morrall's company has accepted multiple breaches across 20 tenancies.
'The most significant industrial revolution of our time': Labour's Reuben Davidson on NZ's AI future
Over the coming weeks, technology spokespeople from various parties will speak to Midday Report about their hopes and fears for the future of AI.
Commerce Commission cracks down on cartels in public procurement
Chair Dr John Small said illegal bid-rigging was costing taxpayers around $360 million a year.