NZ Business Confidence Drops as Fuel Costs Rise, ANZ Survey Finds
Rising fuel costs chipped away at New Zealand business confidence in September, easing the headline index down to 52 amid ongoing global market pressures.
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$20 million-winning Lotto ticket used as bookmark for nearly two months
A West Auckland man discovered a $20.1 million Lotto ticket he had been using as a bookmark for nearly two months, with the winning ticket purchased at Blockhouse Bay Postshop &…
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Bundle Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
Aspyr announced the release of the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War bundle for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 30, 2026, with a 50% discount offering the combined…
Black Robin wins NZ Bird of the Year
The black robin, once down to a single breeding pair, won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year 2026 with 98,920 validated votes, 88% from within the country.
Labour to force split of grocery duopoly, Woolworths and Foodstuffs to separate wholesale arms
Labour and National clash over breaking up New Zealand’s grocery duopoly, with both parties proposing structural changes to boost competition, though their approaches differ on…
NZ Petrol Prices Sit Around $3 a Litre as High Costs Expected
Motorists across New Zealand are feeling the pinch at the pump as unleaded 91 petrol hit $3 a litre.
Shein Shares Drop 10% After Australia and New Zealand Contact Lens Recall
Shares of fast-fashion company Shein fell as much as 10% in Hong Kong, dropping to as low as HK$36.30 in intraday trade, as regulators in Australia and New Zealand issued recalls…
Porsche 911 Challenge race car unveiled but will skip Australian market
Porsche has unveiled an entry-level customer race car called the 911 Challenge, built specifically for circuit use and eligible for one-make racing series worldwide starting in…
National Proposes $300,000 Income Cap for First Home Loan Scheme
The National Party pledged to expand New Zealand’s First Home Loan scheme by lifting the income cap to $300,000.
Suspicious Fire Rips Through Cafe Next to NZ’s Oldest Building
A suspicious fire at a cafe near New Zealand’s oldest surviving building, Kemp House, was contained thanks to a passerby’s quick call to emergency services, according to reports.
NZ-India Free Trade Agreement Faces Scrutiny Over Trade Deficits
India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand faces scrutiny as trade deficits with key partners and grassroots protests highlight tensions between economic strategy and…
Labour Unveils 2026 Election Slogan ‘Better Starts Now
Labour unveiled its 2026 election slogan Better Starts Now in Christchurch, positioning itself as the alternative to what leader Chris Hipkins called three more years of cuts…