“A National Government will facilitate negotiations between Rio Tinto, power companies and Transpower to achieve a more cost competitive environment to keep the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter open, National party Leader Judith Collins says. “New Zealand is losing thousands of jobs every week due to t

There are 12 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, including five confirmed community cases and seven imported cases. Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay have given the daily Covid-19 briefing. Watch it here: The five new cases in the community ar

Warning – This story discusses details of the 15 March Christchurch mosque shootings. The man who carried out the mosque attacks in Christchurch on 15 March 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of ever leaving jail. Australian Brenton Tarrant, 29, had earlier admitted 51

Minister of Heath Chris Hipkins and Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay are giving an update on Covid-19 in New Zealand. Latest from live update: Chris Hipkins and Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay will be providing today’s update. They’re due to speak shortly. Dr McElnay says there

The National leader Judith Collins  to speaks to the media about the party’s plan for small businesses. Collins announces a five point plan for small business: A lower tax cost and compliance Fairer employment law Better cashflow Less red tape Better access to capital Collins says they will increase

Air New Zealand has posted one of the biggest corporate losses in recent memory as Covid-19 has all but grounded the airline in recent months.   The carrier reported an after-tax loss of $454 million for the year ended June compared with the previous year’s $276m profit. Much of the loss was because

Office Max is shutting down all of its retail stores as it transitions to an online-only business. The office supply company sent an email to its customers on Wednesday saying it will transition to an online-only business when its 14 stores close in October. The decision comes after a retail review,

Invercargill City councillors have had a mixed reaction to being subject to a government review with some welcoming the scrutiny and others questioning why it is needed. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) contacted the council to request information after reports of rising tensions among elect