All six lanes of Wellington’s Jervois Quay will be closed over Queen’s Birthday weekend in a mammoth effort to replace a broken 100-year-old stormwater pipe. In February a sinkhole opened […]
Liam Dann: Will unemployment rise? The real clues to the economy’s strength
Strong demand for workers likely kept the unemployment rate steady in the first quarter of 2021, economists say. New labour Market data for the first quarter is released on Wednesday. […]
Covid 19 coronavirus: Ministry of Health update – all Perth to NZ flights grounded; four new MIQ cases, no new community cases
All Perth to New Zealand flights have been grounded as officials wait to hear if Western Australia will go into full lockdown. Meanwhile, there are four new MIQ cases – […]
New partnership will bring electric vehicle charging stations to every Colorado state park
As electric cars grow in popularity, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched a partnership to help bring charging infrastructure for the cars to every state park. The Colorado Parks and […]
Georgia prosecutors will scrutinize Trump allies like Graham and Giuliani.
Fani T. Willis, the top prosecutor in Fulton County, Ga., is targeting former President Donald J. Trump and a range of his allies in her newly announced investigation into election […]
Hamish Rutherford: How will Grant Robertson convince Kiwi investors not to ‘play the game’ of housing?
OPINION: Grant Robertson has used his first major speech of 2021 to ramp expectations around the Government’s plans to address soaring house prices, declaring it is time for “bold action”. […]
‘We will not go back – we have to die some day’: India’s protesting farmers remain resolute
There is no let up by farmers protesting at the Singhu border in Delhi. The passion remains the same and the numbers have grown. A large number of women protesters […]
Ngunguru beach rescue: Family rescued from near drowning at Papaka
A Northlander who saved a family from drowning says the image of an unconscious teenager floating in the surf at a remote Ngunguru beach will stick with him forever. But […]
School lunches: How to build a healthy lunch-box your kids will eat
School is coming, ready or not, and it’s time for parents as well as kids to get ready. Herald reporter (and mum) Kirsty Wynn offers a practical guide to what […]
What will NZ house prices do in 2021? Experts make their forecasts
National house prices could rise by as much as 13 to 16 per cent in the next few months. Economists at Westpac, ASB, BNZ and Kiwibank say low interest rates […]