Latest Stats NZ data shows the unemployment rate dipped slightly in the March quarter, to 5.3 percent. But it's expected to continue rising again throughout 2026 - as businesses deal with the rising ...

He says a stolen car was pursued and spiked, but the chase was abandoned because of dangerous driving. a group was taken into custody, after being tracked by a police dog squad.

Justin Evans, originally from Canterbury, was last seen on April 11 at the Golgotha Monastery on Papa Stronsay in the Orkney Islands. Police say the body of a man's now been found near the island, and ...

Former All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu says fellow number nine Cam Roigard's Super Rugby injury gives Cortez Ratima and Noah Hotham the perfect chance to get new coach Dave Rennie's attention. Bryson ...

She says a lot of work's been done refurbishing the polytech system, so there's good courses available for school leavers regardless of whether or not they obtained a qualification.

The publication reports Meghan travelled to Chicago without her husband Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and attended the First Communion ceremony at the Holy Name Cathedral on Saturday (02.05.26). Meghan ...

Iran reviews a new peace-deal proposal from the US, which President Donald Trump says could end the war, but an Iranian official describes it as an "American wish list". Iran is reviewing a new ...

Eugenie shared the news in a post on Instagram on Monday (04.05.26) by adding a picture of a sonogram scan and writing: "Baby Brooksbank due 2026!" The baby announcement was also shared in a statement ...

Dannielynn told PEOPLE: "I'm majoring in forensic science. I might double major, possibly, in something regarding culinary, because I love baking. I don't know." The teenager has just finished her ...

The British Grand Prix will remain free-to-air, as will highlights of every other race.

An orange heavy rain warning's in place for Tasman, Buller, Westland, the headwaters of the Otago and Canterbury lakes and rivers, and Fiordland. Up to 400 millimetres of rain could fall. The Grey ...

With wage growth at a five year low, ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says businesses are going to be quite cautious this year, as many take stock of added fuel costs. Auckland's unemployment rate ...