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Youth unemployment and rising costs push young New Zealanders to Australia – The Economy of Everything

13 May 2026 at 05:16
It’s getting harder to convince young people their future is in New Zealand

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann take a look at the appeal of Australia, the current state of its economy...and why it is just so much richer. Photo / Getty Images

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann take a look at the appeal of Australia, the current state of its economy...and why it is just so much richer. Photo / Getty Images

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann take a look at the appeal of Australia, the current state of its economy...and why it is just so much richer. Photo / Getty Images

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann take a look at the appeal of Australia, the current state of its economy...and why it is just so much richer. Photo / Getty Images

Birgit Brauer’s killer Michael Wallace to fight conviction through Criminal Case Review Commission

13 May 2026 at 05:00
Michael Scott Wallace denies killing Birgit Brauer while she was hitchhiking in Taranaki.

Michael Scott Wallace didn't seek parole when he reappeared before the Parole Board this morning after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder of German backpacker Birgit Brauer.

Michael Scott Wallace didn't seek parole when he reappeared before the Parole Board this morning after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder of German backpacker Birgit Brauer.

Michael Scott Wallace didn't seek parole when he reappeared before the Parole Board this morning after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder of German backpacker Birgit Brauer.

Michael Scott Wallace didn't seek parole when he reappeared before the Parole Board this morning after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder of German backpacker Birgit Brauer.

St Bede’s priest Rowan Donoghue jailed for sexual abuse against young people

13 May 2026 at 04:36
The abuse at St Bede's College involved four boys between 1996 and 2000.

Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, 69, worked at St Bede’s College as a priest and dean of boarders.

Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, 69, worked at St Bede’s College as a priest and dean of boarders.

Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, 69, worked at St Bede’s College as a priest and dean of boarders.

Rowan Maxwell Donoghue, 69, worked at St Bede’s College as a priest and dean of boarders.

Chemist Warehouse owner buys 75% stake in NZ-run pharmacy chain in UK expansion plan

13 May 2026 at 04:01
Sigma Healthcare will license the Chemist Warehouse brand to 22 UK stores.

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

West Auckland high school students brawl at train station as ‘terrified’ public hide in cars

13 May 2026 at 04:00
A witness said about 40 students in uniform poured off a train before the 'ugly' fight.

A mass student brawl broke out at Sturges Rd train station on Monday afternoon.

A mass student brawl broke out at Sturges Rd train station on Monday afternoon.

A mass student brawl broke out at Sturges Rd train station on Monday afternoon.

A mass student brawl broke out at Sturges Rd train station on Monday afternoon.

Pets and Pats: New court fine for Angela Beer – and the judge’s scathing comments

13 May 2026 at 03:00
Fine after Angela Beer 'deliberately delayed' getting council consent for doggy daycare.

Angela Beer (inset) has been told she has “no insight into her obligations or offending” relating to her posh doggy daycare business, Pets and Pats. Herald composite image

Angela Beer (inset) has been told she has “no insight into her obligations or offending” relating to her posh doggy daycare business, Pets and Pats. Herald composite image

Angela Beer (inset) has been told she has “no insight into her obligations or offending” relating to her posh doggy daycare business, Pets and Pats. Herald composite image

Angela Beer (inset) has been told she has “no insight into her obligations or offending” relating to her posh doggy daycare business, Pets and Pats. Herald composite image

Bay of Plenty artist Terry Fergusson scouted for Marilyn Monroe exhibition in Italy – On The Up

13 May 2026 at 03:00
The 'originality' of his 'tragic' Marilyn Monroe interpretation caught their attention.

Bay of Plenty artist Terry Fergusson with his Marilyn Monroe piece, selected for PassepARTout Unconventional Gallery's "100 Ways to Say Marilyn" exhibition.

Bay of Plenty artist Terry Fergusson with his Marilyn Monroe piece, selected for PassepARTout Unconventional Gallery's "100 Ways to Say Marilyn" exhibition.

Bay of Plenty artist Terry Fergusson with his Marilyn Monroe piece, selected for PassepARTout Unconventional Gallery's "100 Ways to Say Marilyn" exhibition.

Bay of Plenty artist Terry Fergusson with his Marilyn Monroe piece, selected for PassepARTout Unconventional Gallery's "100 Ways to Say Marilyn" exhibition.

Iwi could be first in line as $250m University of Auckland Epsom campus sale looms

13 May 2026 at 02:05
Sale involves the Education Ministry, Public Works Act and treaty right of first refusal.

So leafy and green, with so many significant, mature trees - nearly a century of teachers. Auckland University's Epsom campus could be sold soon. Photo / Richard Robinson

So leafy and green, with so many significant, mature trees - nearly a century of teachers. Auckland University's Epsom campus could be sold soon. Photo / Richard Robinson

So leafy and green, with so many significant, mature trees - nearly a century of teachers. Auckland University's Epsom campus could be sold soon. Photo / Richard Robinson

So leafy and green, with so many significant, mature trees - nearly a century of teachers. Auckland University's Epsom campus could be sold soon. Photo / Richard Robinson

Dave Rennie’s All Blacks impose strict new three-second workrate rule – Gregor Paul

13 May 2026 at 02:01
The coach is placing work ethic as a central pillar in the team's ethos.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has a reputation for holding players to a high standard on workrate. Photo / SmartFrame

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has a reputation for holding players to a high standard on workrate. Photo / SmartFrame

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has a reputation for holding players to a high standard on workrate. Photo / SmartFrame

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has a reputation for holding players to a high standard on workrate. Photo / SmartFrame

Jesse Mulligan Reviews Return, Matt Lambert’s New Ponsonby Restaurant

13 May 2026 at 00:08
Jesse reviews Return, the new restaurant from Michelin man Matt Lambert.

You can order 'fish and chips' at Matt Lambert's new restaurant Return, but it won't be like what you get from your local takeaway. Photo / Babiche Martens

You can order 'fish and chips' at Matt Lambert's new restaurant Return, but it won't be like what you get from your local takeaway. Photo / Babiche Martens

You can order 'fish and chips' at Matt Lambert's new restaurant Return, but it won't be like what you get from your local takeaway. Photo / Babiche Martens

You can order 'fish and chips' at Matt Lambert's new restaurant Return, but it won't be like what you get from your local takeaway. Photo / Babiche Martens

Amid war, Trump says he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation’ as inflation spikes to 3.8%

12 May 2026 at 22:10
US inflation is now near a three-year high, driven largely by energy costs.

Donald Trump said he does not consider the economic impacts of the Iran war on Americans. Photo / Getty Images

Donald Trump said he does not consider the economic impacts of the Iran war on Americans. Photo / Getty Images

Donald Trump said he does not consider the economic impacts of the Iran war on Americans. Photo / Getty Images

Donald Trump said he does not consider the economic impacts of the Iran war on Americans. Photo / Getty Images

McCain Hastings plant closure: Hawke’s Bay growers mull takeover bid

12 May 2026 at 21:43
'It’s a big business, but there is a lot of will out there.'

Business owner Stuart Davies is among those affected by McCain closing its vegetable processing factory in Hastings. Photo / RNZ: Alexa Cook

Business owner Stuart Davies is among those affected by McCain closing its vegetable processing factory in Hastings. Photo / RNZ: Alexa Cook

Business owner Stuart Davies is among those affected by McCain closing its vegetable processing factory in Hastings. Photo / RNZ: Alexa Cook

Business owner Stuart Davies is among those affected by McCain closing its vegetable processing factory in Hastings. Photo / RNZ: Alexa Cook
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