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HPL 2026 has listed New Zealand founder Naomi Ballantyne among its Christchurch speakers, putting founder leadership back in the business spotlight.
By Newsroom NZ Business Desk · Mon, 13 July 2026
Brendon McCullum has been removed as England's Test coach after the New Zealand series loss, ending the Bazball Test era.
Mon, 13 July 2026
A front reaching the South Island on Monday brings heavy rain and strong gusts to Fiordland and Westland, with wider South Island travel caution advised.
Mon, 13 July 2026
QV's June House Price Index shows national residential values down 0.4 percent over three months, still 14.8 percent below the 2022 peak.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Health NZ's Winter Plan and Pharmac's flu guidance encourage households to prepare for winter illness before symptoms arrive.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Queenstown Airport is preparing for more than 785,000 winter passengers, with a July 18 peak of about 10,000 travellers in a single day.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Anishka Jelicich starts as chief executive of New Zealand Winegrowers at the end of July, putting wine-industry strategy in the spotlight.
Mon, 13 July 2026
World of WearableArt's GLO 2026 runs at Wellington's TSB Arena from 17 September to 4 October, giving the capital a major spring event to build around.
Mon, 13 July 2026
New Zealand does not lack public updates. It lacks enough public updates that are practical at the moment people need them.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Google Maps is rolling out a New Zealand voice designed to pronounce te reo Maori place names correctly.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Liam Lawson says the British Grand Prix sprint gives Racing Bulls a Silverstone opening as he tries to keep building momentum in Formula 1.
Sat, 4 July 2026
MetService says a front is expected to bring wet and windy conditions into the school holiday period.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Realestate.co.nz says June brought the busiest month for new winter listings since 2020, with Canterbury setting an all-time average asking price high.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Sony says PlayStation games will no longer be released on discs from January 2028, pushing New Zealand gamers further into digital-only ownership.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Consumer NZ says many travellers do not know their rights when flights are delayed, cancelled or disrupted, and has launched a new flight complaints portal.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Pungent Pukeko founder Jack Walters says local botanicals and an unusual dairy-based spirit sit behind the gin brand's World Gin Awards gold.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Matariki Taimoana runs at Silo Park from 4 July, with Vector Lights, music, storytelling and family activities on the Auckland waterfront.
Sat, 4 July 2026
MSD chief executive Debbie Power says staff performance measures reflect the Government's emergency housing reduction target. That target must measure people housed, not motels emptied.
Sat, 4 July 2026
Edition's Female Founder Grant is open to women building high-growth technology ventures in New Zealand or Australia, with applications closing 10 July.
Thu, 2 July 2026
All Whites defender Tim Payne has reflected on New Zealand's World Cup campaign before joining Olimpia in Paraguay.
Thu, 2 July 2026
NZTA and police have urged South Island drivers to slow down after freezing conditions and black ice closed roads and contributed to multiple crashes.
Thu, 2 July 2026
A luxury Queenstown estate is expected to sell for about $35 million as it goes to the New Zealand and Australian markets.
Thu, 2 July 2026
TVNZ's July schedule mixes a Madonna interview with Graham Norton, World Cup knockout football, UFC, NPC rugby and a slate of drama and documentary releases.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Tourism New Zealand is aiming for a record $253 million from international conference bids in the coming financial year, putting business events at the centre of a higher-value visitor strategy.
Thu, 2 July 2026
New Zealand's newly Michelin-recognised restaurants face public interest in both awards and prices, from Essence's $450 Journey tasting menu to Tala's $215 Chef's Journey.
Thu, 2 July 2026
The national secondary school kapa haka competition has drawn more than 2000 students and 42 school groups to Tauranga for a week-long event.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Horizons Regional Council's use of three vacant Palmerston North lots worth $3.5m as staff parking is a lesson in how temporary public-asset decisions can quietly become permanent.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Rocket Lab has announced an agreement to acquire Iridium Communications in a deal valued at about US$8 billion, pushing the Kiwi-founded company far beyond launch and into global satellite services.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Coach Neil Barnes and Damian McKenzie have given the clearest early sign yet that Dave Rennie's first Test side will try to play with more tempo and ambition against France in Christchurch.
Wed, 1 July 2026
High pressure covers much of the country with minimal severe-weather risk on Wednesday, but frost, fog and cold nights still belong in the plan.
Wed, 1 July 2026
44 potential buyers have signed non-disclosure agreements for the receiver-led sale of the unfinished $300 million Seascape tower in Auckland's CBD.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Paid parental leave, long-term ACC compensation, postal prices, insurance levies and sole-parent work support all shift from 1 July.
Wed, 1 July 2026
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar presented Air New Zealand's Te Pae Hou strategy reset to investors while confirming fresh Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivery delays.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Auckland restaurant Tala became the only Samoan restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star at New Zealand's inaugural ceremony.
Wed, 1 July 2026
DANGEROUS GOODS by Polytoxic opens at The Civic from 1 to 5 July as part of Auckland Live's winter festival of circus, drag, burlesque and cabaret.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Postal rises, parental leave changes, ACC adjustments, levy shifts, weather outlooks and airline strategy news arrive together — and information design has not kept up.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Nelson owner-operator Claudia Kern says road closures, weak trading and rising freight costs have forced Prego Mediterranean Foods and Comida Cafe to close after 19 years.
Mon, 29 June 2026
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have confirmed Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup tests at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium in 2027, 2029 and 2031.
Mon, 29 June 2026
South Wairarapa and Lower Hutt face a continuing slip risk after Friday's severe weather, with thousands still without power and key routes closed.
Mon, 29 June 2026
OneRoof says Hamilton's average property value is $798,000, almost half a million dollars cheaper than Auckland's, with several under-$1m homes offering first-home buyers a real foothold.
Mon, 29 June 2026
A Wellington household has told 1News that high house and food prices have helped make children feel financially out of reach.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Tourism New Zealand will chase 110 conference bids worth a record $253 million in the next financial year, focused on high-value business visitors.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Burger writer George Motz and American pitmaster Rodney Scott will headline events during the 2026 Visa Wellington On a Plate festival.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Auckland Startup Week 2026 is scheduled for 12 to 16 October, with programming aimed at founders, investors and innovators.
Mon, 29 June 2026
Some KiwiSaver managers are adjusting their exposure to big technology and AI-related shares. Members deserve plain language about what that means.
Mon, 29 June 2026
BusinessNZ's June 2026 Planning Forecast says exports are a clear support for the economy while domestic service firms remain cautious in a still-uneven recovery.
Sun, 28 June 2026
The All Whites' World Cup campaign ended in a 5-1 defeat to Belgium in Vancouver, a hard finish that exposed game-management gaps despite earlier competitive moments.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Storm damage to the Turanganui Bridge has left hundreds of South Wairarapa residents cut off, turning the latest severe weather system into a practical access crisis.
Sun, 28 June 2026
A $16.5 million luxury lodge sale in Speargrass Flat shows wealthy buyers returning to Queenstown's prestige property market even as the wider national market stays flat.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Pharmac will fund Rubifen LA from 1 October 2026, giving people with ADHD another long-acting methylphenidate option as supply pressure continues through the year.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Jetstar is suspending its Auckland-Sunshine Coast and Christchurch-Cairns services while adding a Christchurch-Sydney route, a mixed trans-Tasman winter signal for travellers.
Sun, 28 June 2026
New Zealand Food Safety's recall reporting shows allergen issues remained the leading cause of consumer-level food recalls in 2025, with a peanut metal-fragment incident the year's highest profile case.
Sun, 28 June 2026
The MIH New Zealand Founder Awards have opened public voting ahead of an Auckland gala on 14 August, putting founders and small-business owners at the centre of a national events story.
Sun, 28 June 2026
Opinion: storm damage, medicine supply pressure and airline route changes show why New Zealand needs plain, current and specific public updates before disruption becomes confusion.
Sun, 28 June 2026
NBR's 2026 Rich List newcomer entry for Nuro co-founder Dave Ferguson puts a New Zealand-born robotics founder back in the national business spotlight.
Thu, 25 June 2026
New Zealand Rugby has named Ardie Savea All Blacks captain for 2026 and confirmed a 34-man squad for the Nations Championship Southern Series against France, Italy and Ireland.
Thu, 25 June 2026
A slow-moving Tasman low is bringing heavy rain, gales, big swells and snow risk across New Zealand, with orange rain warnings expanding through Thursday.
Thu, 25 June 2026
REINZ's May data and QV's latest house price index both point to a flat New Zealand housing market, with prices steady but turnover and quarterly value movement subdued.
Thu, 25 June 2026
New Zealand experts are urging households to prepare for flu, Covid-19 and RSV as respiratory infections begin to rise, with vaccination, ventilation and primary care central to advice.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Tourism New Zealand's Kiwi Link Japan and Korea 2026 trade event gives operators a focused chance to convert rebuilding Asian travel demand into itineraries and bookings.
Thu, 25 June 2026
The Spinoff's analysis of New Zealand hospitality cites 414 liquidations in a year even as May spending rose 3.5 percent, exposing a sector under heavy winter pressure.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Wellington Matariki Ahi Kā returns to the waterfront from 9 to 12 July 2026 with fire, projection, performance, remembrance and kai across three free evenings.
Thu, 25 June 2026
New Zealand's housing conversation still sounds too confident for the flat market the latest REINZ and QV data describe. Expectations need to catch up.
Thu, 25 June 2026
NZ Entrepreneur's interview with Lucas Grossi positions the inaugural NZ Tech Expo at Shed 10 on 18 September as a practical national stage for founders.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Finn Surman's first-half goal was overturned by Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet as New Zealand head into the Belgium decider needing a complete performance.
Wed, 24 June 2026
A low and associated fronts move onto New Zealand with rain and strong winds, and the upper North Island carries the most immediate warning interest.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Squirrel's June update says Auckland and Wellington prices remain soft after new-build oversupply and weak population growth, with regions tied to agriculture slightly stronger.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Health New Zealand's Winter Plan 2026 and a current vaccine explainer push families to plan flu, Covid and RSV decisions before winter illness peaks.
Wed, 24 June 2026
The alliance adds 72,000 seats from late October, with three weekly Singapore-Christchurch services and an A380 boost into Auckland during peak season.
Wed, 24 June 2026
The Michelin Guide's first New Zealand selection will be revealed on 30 June at the NZICC, with Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown as the initial culinary destinations.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Auckland Unlimited and Ngāti Tamaoho present more than 100 free and low-cost Matariki Festival events across Tāmaki Makaurau from 4 to 19 July.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Weather warnings, vaccine plans, travel updates and event programmes are only useful when they answer the household question of what to do today.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Applications for the Startup World Cup New Zealand Final are open until 3 July, with a top-ten Wellington pitch night on 24 August putting founder visibility front and centre.
Mon, 22 June 2026
A maiden 11-wicket match haul from Matt Henry hands the Black Caps a 253-run win at The Oval and levels the England Test series 1-1 before the Trent Bridge decider.
Mon, 22 June 2026
MetService's live warnings and severe-weather outlook keep rain and wind risk in the daily planning frame for southern and central New Zealand.
Mon, 22 June 2026
REINZ's May 2026 figures show a national median up 1.3 percent year on year and days-to-sell unchanged at 47, with regional results telling a more uneven story.
Mon, 22 June 2026
A new health feature reframes constant tiredness as a possible signal of iron deficiency, low B12, blood sugar issues, coeliac disease, menopause or medication side effects.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Auckland Airport's May update shows 746,000 international passengers with Middle East routes down sharply, while Queenstown grows and domestic regional flying softens.
Mon, 22 June 2026
A new feature on early fishmonger James Henry Pomeroy returns one of New Zealand's most ordinary food rituals to historical focus and the modern hospitality conversation.
Mon, 22 June 2026
The South African Film Festival's 2026 Australia and New Zealand season runs 21 June to 26 July, mixing cinema and online screenings and supporting youth education programmes.
Mon, 22 June 2026
New Zealand's H5N1 preparedness message is a case study in why public warnings work best when they are early, plain, specific and honest about uncertainty.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Documents in an Auckland franchise dispute show Candoo says a regional master franchisee was meant to feed $250,000 of work into the network, but the jobs never arrived and franchisees were left short.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Emails and documents reviewed for this story show a former Christchurch Candoo cleaning franchisee was trained, offered more than $7,000 a month in sites, then chose to exit by sale before allegedly undermining that sale online.
Fri, 19 June 2026
Governor Anna Breman's warning that the fuel shock could lift inflation and weaken growth keeps cost pressure squarely on New Zealand firms this winter.
Tue, 16 June 2026
New Zealand's World Cup campaign reaches its first hard test as the All Whites face Iran at SoFi Stadium with Group G points on the line.
Tue, 16 June 2026
NIWA's seasonal outlook flags a 65 percent chance of El Nino conditions, urging households, councils and growers to plan for an uneven, drier winter.
Tue, 16 June 2026
New research on the Mangatangi Fault near the Hunua Ranges has returned Auckland property risk and seismic due diligence to the national conversation.
Tue, 16 June 2026
HBO Max's standalone New Zealand arrival turns the streaming line-up into another household bill worth auditing rather than signing up to on impulse.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Group G sends New Zealand supporters from Los Angeles to Vancouver, turning the World Cup into an itinerary as much as a sports calendar.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Wellington's midwinter Loemis festival keeps food and drink at the heart of the city's seasonal event programme, giving operators a winter window for visibility.
Tue, 16 June 2026
The Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup at the National Hockey Centre gives Auckland a winter events platform and a home-stage test for women's sport.
Tue, 16 June 2026
HBO Max's launch should restart a consumer-protection conversation about clear pricing, renewal and cancellation across New Zealand's subscription market.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced an extra $50 a week for families on the in-work tax credit, as petrol and diesel costs reshape household budgets.
Tue, 9 June 2026
ACT deputy leader Brooke van Velden will retire at the November election, opening a Tāmaki seat contest and a leadership refresh for the party.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Lenders are now offering retention payments to keep existing borrowers, not just cashback to win new ones — giving households more leverage at refix.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Defender Francis de Vries is set to become the first Auckland FC player to reach 50 A-League games, a marker of the club's rapid growth.
Tue, 9 June 2026
A state of emergency for parts of Wellington and forecast 10-metre swells along the east coast have made coastal safety a national story.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Stats NZ reports 39,087 new homes consented in the year to April 2026, up 16 percent on a year earlier, with multi-unit dwellings leading the lift.
Tue, 9 June 2026
A new Hamilton day centre, Te Whare Mahara, will offer kaupapa Māori respite care for kaumātua living with mate wareware and the whānau who care for them.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Air New Zealand has cancelled four return flights to Samoa as jet-fuel volatility prompts airlines to call for clearer government allocation planning.
Tue, 9 June 2026
McCain's plan to close its Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027 has reopened debate over local food-processing capacity.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Councils and national listings are publishing wide-ranging Puanga and Matariki programmes across June and July, reshaping the winter event calendar.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Emergency stockpiles and weekly payments help in the moment, but real fuel resilience means giving households and essential services more practical alternatives.
Tue, 9 June 2026
A Johnsonville Line derailment north of Wellington has triggered a TAIC inquiry, with six people reported injured and the train significantly damaged.
Mon, 8 June 2026
The annual Australia-New Zealand leaders' meeting in Queensland framed fuel supply, defence cooperation and Pacific resilience as core trans-Tasman business.
Mon, 8 June 2026
The Treasury's interim financial statements show a smaller-than-forecast deficit, but firms are still navigating soft demand, cost pressure and uneven confidence.
Mon, 8 June 2026
A 1-0 defeat to England in Tampa gives New Zealand a steadier platform before their Group G opener against Iran on 16 June.
Mon, 8 June 2026
New Zealand entered winter after a mild, dry autumn for much of the country, with Canterbury and Otago carrying notable soil-moisture deficits.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Stats NZ figures show 39,087 new homes consented in the year to April 2026, up 16 percent, with multi-unit dwellings leading the rebound.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Lisa Burd's documentary about aspiring rural female rugby players arrives on DocPlay on 8 June, opening a quietly powerful local story to a wider home audience.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Air Chathams' suspension of Kāpiti services has been called a major blow for the district, raising fresh questions about how regional air links are sustained.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Fifty years after the first New Zealand McDonald's opened in Porirua, the chain's anniversary says as much about changing food habits as about one global brand.
Mon, 8 June 2026
National and community Matariki programmes are spreading across June and July, with the public holiday falling on Friday 10 July.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Allowing paramedics to prescribe is a sensible reform, but the gains will depend on the medicine list, training, integration and follow-up systems behind it.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Riders from across the country converged on the city in a slow-rolling protest that may be just the opening move in a protracted legal battle over rising registration costs.
Sat, 30 May 2026
The US Secretary of Defence made the blunt assessment directly to a New Zealand delegate — while the country's own Defence Minister sat in the audience — just days after Budget 2026 pledged a $1.5 billion boost to military spending.
Sat, 30 May 2026
New Zealand's election-year budget pulls the return to surplus forward by a full year, axes the fees-free tertiary scheme, and slashes 8,700 public service jobs — all while insisting the country is on the right track.
Sat, 30 May 2026
Nine tries to five at a packed FMG Stadium. The Chiefs served notice they are serious finals contenders, while the Blues head into next week's qualifying final with more than just a bruised scoreline to worry about.
Sat, 30 May 2026
A person died at the scene in central Taupō, and a second fatality occurred south of Dunedin, as police issued a pointed reminder about road safety ahead of the Queen's Birthday weekend.
Sat, 30 May 2026
Temperatures across the South Island have dropped sharply as June approaches, with the mountains accumulating their earliest snowfall in three years. For the tourism industry, it could not come soon enough.
Sat, 30 May 2026
A final report into the Aratere grounding has renewed attention on how major transport operators manage equipment changes, crew training and safety checks before vessels return to service.
Fri, 29 May 2026
The Government's Budget 2026 investment in trades training has been welcomed by employers looking for stronger pipelines into construction, mechanical, electrical, agricultural and other practical careers.
Fri, 29 May 2026
New Zealanders heading away for King's Birthday weekend are being urged to watch the forecast, with rain, wind and a late-autumn temperature lift expected across parts of the country.
Fri, 29 May 2026
The first deepfake sexual abuse prosecution should not be treated as a one-off legal curiosity. It should be treated as a warning.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Airlines have to make commercial decisions, but regional communities are right to ask what happens when the numbers no longer support the connections they rely on.
Fri, 29 May 2026
New Zealand needs more housing, but the latest townhouse resale figures show that building more of one product is not the same as building the homes people truly want.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Children should not have to watch adults lose control from the sideline. Referees should not be abused for helping kids play a game.
Fri, 29 May 2026
New Zealand's first deepfake sexual abuse prosecution has intensified debate over whether the country's laws are moving quickly enough to protect people from AI-generated harm.
Thu, 28 May 2026
The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 percent, but its message to households and businesses was clear: inflation pressure has not gone away.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Mainfreight has reported a lower full-year net profit, highlighting how freight and logistics companies are still working through uneven demand and higher operating costs.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Sport Waikato has called for a cultural reset after a series of sideline abuse incidents raised concern about the impact of adult behaviour on young players and officials.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand are expanding their joint network, a move that could strengthen international connections for Kiwi travellers heading into Asia, Europe and beyond.
Thu, 28 May 2026
New research identifying activity on the Mangatangi Fault has prompted fresh concern about Auckland's earthquake preparedness and the risk faced by communities in the city's south.
Wed, 27 May 2026
A review of Gloriavale families' homeschooling has raised concerns about overcrowded living conditions, limited curriculum coverage and whether children are receiving the breadth of education expected in New Zealand.
Tue, 26 May 2026
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's latest knee injury has brought an emotional end to his season and, potentially, his time in the NRL before his planned move to England.
Tue, 26 May 2026
Auckland FC has completed one of the most rapid rises in New Zealand football, beating Sydney FC 1-0 in a sold-out grand final to claim the A-League championship.
Sun, 24 May 2026
Wearables and health apps have turned ordinary routines into streams of data, but experts and everyday users are still debating whether the numbers make people healthier or simply more anxious.
Sun, 24 May 2026
A popular Auckland bakery's temporary closure after receiving an E food safety grade has put council grading systems and customer trust back under the spotlight.
Sun, 24 May 2026
Christchurch founder Kate Radcliffe-Reid built Backkr to close the marketing gap between expensive agencies and overwhelmed small business owners.
Fri, 22 May 2026
Air New Zealand has defended its new Christchurch-Perth route while regional communities continue to question flight reductions and rising travel costs.
Fri, 22 May 2026
Netball New Zealand has appointed Jennah Wootten as chief executive, handing one of the country's largest women's sports to an experienced sports leader after a difficult period.
Thu, 21 May 2026
Fresh housing market reporting shows a notable share of townhouses selling at a loss, raising questions about buyer demand, build quality perceptions and whether some areas have absorbed too much similar stock.
Thu, 21 May 2026
New discussion around body clocks and exercise is challenging the idea that the best workout is simply the one people can fit in.
Thu, 21 May 2026
Post Malone has announced a one-off Auckland show, adding another major international act to New Zealand's events calendar and giving fans a rare local date.
Thu, 21 May 2026
Christchurch pharmacist Kerryn Stokes is responding to big-box retail pressure by building her pharmacies into local health hubs rather than competing on price.
Wed, 20 May 2026
Confidence in the housing market has weakened as households reassess affordability and the possibility of higher interest rates later in the year.
Wed, 20 May 2026
Auckland manufacturer Acron Plastics is showing how a traditional small business can modernise without losing the specialist service that made it successful in the first place.
Tue, 19 May 2026
A fatal crash involving Hong Kong tourists near Rakaia has renewed focus on visitor driving safety, South Island road conditions and how New Zealand communicates risk to international travellers.
Mon, 18 May 2026
Organisers of the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival have warned this year's event may be the last, with costs, supply pressures and the challenge of running regional events all weighing on its future.
Mon, 18 May 2026
Auckland womenswear label Harris Tapper is proving a New Zealand brand does not need to shout to be noticed overseas, with a formal launch into the United States.
Fri, 15 May 2026
Air New Zealand is bracing for a full-year loss before tax in the hundreds of millions as volatile jet fuel prices and international instability continue to weigh on the national carrier.
Thu, 14 May 2026
A Rotorua cafe is aiming to become New Zealand's first fully immersive te reo Māori cafe, blending hospitality, language revitalisation and everyday cultural confidence.
Wed, 13 May 2026
The Others Way festival has come to an end after a decade, closing a distinctive chapter in Auckland's live music and Karangahape Road culture.
Wed, 13 May 2026
New Zealand-founded Healthtex is taking a sensitive healthcare product into the United States market, after years of customer feedback, pharmacy experience and product development.
Tue, 12 May 2026
Chelsea FC Women are set to play an Auckland FC invitational side at Eden Park, bringing one of the world's leading women's football clubs to New Zealand.
Tue, 12 May 2026
New Zealand's housing market remains under pressure, with economists warning prices may have further to fall as interest-rate expectations, household budgets and buyer caution weigh on demand.
Sun, 10 May 2026
A rapidly deepening low has caused flooding, power cuts and road disruption, with emergency services and councils responding to weather-related damage across affected areas.
Fri, 8 May 2026
First-home buyers may be seeing more listings and less frantic competition, but deposits, lending tests and everyday living costs are still making the path into ownership difficult.
Fri, 8 May 2026
At just 21, Josh Stretch has gone from delivering pizzas after school to owning his own HELL Pizza store in Kāpiti.
Thu, 7 May 2026
A wet weather system has brought heavy rain warnings to the South Island's west, interrupting a settled spell and putting rivers, roads and coastal areas back under watch.
Tue, 5 May 2026
A Kiwi living in Australia has sparked discussion about whether everyday healthy living is easier across the Tasman, from gym access and fresh food habits to weather, social routines and wellness culture.
Sun, 3 May 2026
As grocery bills remain a major pressure point for households, one budgeting-focused family's supermarket habits show how New Zealanders are changing what they buy, how they plan and where they cut back.
Sat, 2 May 2026
NIWA's seasonal outlook for May to July points to a winter period where rainfall, soil moisture and river flows may vary significantly by region.
Fri, 1 May 2026
Nelson's mayor has voiced disappointment over further Air New Zealand flight cuts, reflecting growing frustration in regional centres that depend on reliable air links for business, tourism and family travel.
Fri, 1 May 2026
Auckland-based Marvel Experiences is building a business around something many brands are trying to rediscover: real-life connection.
Mon, 30 March 2026
The Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts has wrapped its 2026 programme in Wellington, bringing performance, music, ideas and public art into the city's cultural calendar.
Sun, 15 March 2026
For 23-year-old Stuart Savage, TUARE is not just a creative business. It is a way to carry language, culture and memory through physical work.
Thu, 12 March 2026
The Women in Food & Drink Aotearoa New Zealand Awards have highlighted the chefs, producers, educators and entrepreneurs shaping the country's food culture.
Mon, 9 March 2026
Possibl AI co-founder Nyssa Waters says many New Zealand small businesses are closer to using artificial intelligence than they realise.
Wed, 25 February 2026
TMPlus principal Tereza Murray says too many franchise systems are designed around what is easiest for head office, rather than what helps franchisees succeed day to day.
Wed, 25 February 2026
Before building a property portfolio worth more than $20 million and founding Wolfe Property Coaching, Ilse Wolfe came close to bankruptcy.
Mon, 2 February 2026
NIWA reported below-average temperatures across northern Canterbury during a changeable month.
Sat, 31 January 2026
Council is seeking feedback on a year-long clearway trial that frees up evening parking near the hospital and Hagley Park.
Fri, 30 January 2026
The Wrecking Crew brought Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and more than 1400 local cast and crew to Auckland, highlighting the growing pull of New Zealand's screen industry.
Fri, 30 January 2026
Island Interiors founder Susannah Matheson has built a boutique design business around one of Auckland's most distinctive property markets.
Thu, 29 January 2026
A loose two-day plan combining food, gardens, the tram, the coast and a regional drive.
Tue, 27 January 2026
Steady pricing, population growth and lifestyle appeal keep the wider region on buyers' radars.
Mon, 26 January 2026
Pools, libraries and community programmes are still running before term begins.
Sun, 25 January 2026
Morning coffees, park walks and backyard meals add up to a city that feels easy to live in.
Sat, 24 January 2026
Farmers' markets and small-batch makers remain central to how the region eats.
Fri, 23 January 2026
After days of heavy rain, a landslide on Welcome Bay Road left two people dead, homes evacuated and a Bay of Plenty community facing a long recovery.
Fri, 23 January 2026
Businesses are reviewing staffing needs as planning shifts into action across the region.
Thu, 22 January 2026
Hagley Park, the Avon River and the Port Hills are filling up with runners building toward a mid-year target.
Wed, 21 January 2026
A powerful solar storm pushed aurora australis farther north than usual, giving stargazers a rare summer light show over parts of both islands.
Wed, 21 January 2026
Coffee, gardens, riverside walks and a short drive to the coast is often all it takes.
Tue, 20 January 2026
Townhouses, new builds and established suburbs continue to draw buyers doing careful homework.
Mon, 19 January 2026
Cafés, restaurants and independent retailers are hoping warm weather and visitors translate into reliable revenue.
Sun, 18 January 2026
Riccarton Market, the Farmers' Market and neighbourhood gatherings are bringing people together.
Sun, 18 January 2026
Cafés, riverside spaces, markets and outdoor dining are pulling more locals into the central city after work and on weekends.
Sat, 17 January 2026
Deep watering, mulch and morning routines can help gardens cope with Canterbury's mixed January conditions.
Fri, 16 January 2026
Operators are watching customer spending, costs and confidence as 2026 trading gets underway.
Thu, 15 January 2026
Akaroa, Lyttelton, Sumner and New Brighton are seeing strong summer activity from locals and visitors alike.
Wed, 14 January 2026
Cricket, tennis, athletics and social sport are once again filling the city's grounds and pools.
Tue, 13 January 2026
Courtyards, riverside tables and garden settings are part of the city's summer appeal.
Tue, 13 January 2026
Squirrel's outlook points to Canterbury holding its ground as the year begins.
Mon, 12 January 2026
Three classic local escapes, each suited to a different kind of summer mood.
Mon, 12 January 2026
Wineries, walks, beaches and small-town cafés are within easy reach for a low-fuss summer outing.
Sun, 11 January 2026
Super Round comes to One New Zealand Stadium in April, with the Crusaders set to host the Waratahs.
Sat, 10 January 2026
Locals are keeping plans flexible as conditions shift between the coast, the plains and the peninsula.
Fri, 9 January 2026
Growth, infrastructure, tourism and housing are set to remain the defining issues across the wider region in 2026.
Thu, 8 January 2026
Across Addington, Sydenham, Riccarton and the central city, cafés are doing what they do best.
Thu, 8 January 2026
Parks, beaches and outdoor dining are giving residents more reasons to stay out after work.
Wed, 7 January 2026
The city enters the new year with the familiar mix of summer activity, ongoing development, and quiet planning for what comes next.
Tue, 6 January 2026
From Akaroa and Hanmer to Arthur's Pass, the region is built for short escapes.
Mon, 5 January 2026
Pool parties, library challenges, charity cricket and weekend markets fill the month.
Sat, 3 January 2026
Thousands gathered around the central city, waterfront and volcanic viewpoints as the Sky Tower marked the start of the new year with lasers, projections and fireworks.
Thu, 1 January 2026
