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New Zealand's aquaculture sector has been told to seize a huge export opening in India, with the 33 percent tariff on key fish and seafood exports set to be phased out over seven years.

Corporate bankruptcies stayed above historical norms in the first half of 2026 even as filings declined from their recent peak.</p><p>Pronk was less optimistic about the near term.

Record petrol prices are hurting Kiwi wallets, but the windfall profits are going to state-owned oil companies, not the brands we know. An energy expert explains who really benefits.

New Zealand's newest graduates are facing a brutal job market, with many applications met by silence. But there are signs of hope. A look at the challenges, the resilience, and what needs to change.

Northland Regional Council makes history with a permanent 72-hour fortnight, boosting wellbeing and retention without raising rates. A bold experiment in the future of work.

Auckland's City Rail Link is already delivering time savings for commuters, new customers for local businesses, and a cultural moment for the city. But early teething issues show the network is still finding its rhythm.

Auckland's City Rail Link is officially open, but the small businesses that endured years of disruption are waiting to see if the promised revival actually arrives.

Five airport cleaning workers were killed when an Amazon cargo plane overshot a Miami runway, raising urgent questions about runway safety systems and operator accountability.

Interislander ferry crews are set to take industrial action after KiwiRail refused to maintain dismissal protections for high earners, a move unions say could compromise safety on one of the world's most dangerous stretches of water.

Trade Depot's $88.7m Auckland acquisition signals a new era for Kiwi retail, as the company expands its super depot network and diversifies into solar.

NZME posts $6.6m half-year profit as audio surges and AI-driven cost cuts take shape, offering a window into the resilience of NZ media amid a slow economic recovery.

Pōkeno Whisky, a distillery in a quiet town south of Auckland, is putting New Zealand on the global spirits map with its innovative use of native timber and mānuka honey casks, and its selection for a world-first climate study.

Mexico deploys 1,500 troops to protect avocado growers after a cartel leader's arrest sparks violence. The global appetite for avocados has a hidden cost.

NZME’s $15 million acquisition of Stuff’s Petone printing equipment signals a leaner, more efficient future for print in Aotearoa, even as digital platforms grow.

An 81-year-old landlord thought he was helping the homeless by renting out a derelict Palmerston North property. The Tenancy Tribunal disagreed, fining him $17,658 for unsafe conditions.

Wellington City Council data reveals the most effective ways to beat a parking ticket, from system errors to creative excuses. Over a third of appeals succeed.

As the world watches oil markets teeter on the edge of volatility, one nation holds more sway than any other: China. According to Karen Young, a senior research scholar at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, 'Where Chinese demand goes is really the most important piece of the puzzle.' For New Zealanders filling up at the pump, understanding China's next move could be key to

On a family farm that has been in the same hands for 173 years, a new kind of gold is being harvested. Not the mineral kind, but something far more personal: colostrum, the nutrient rich first milk produced by mammals after birth.

Snehal Patel faces 15 charges of migrant exploitation and one of blackmail. Workers allege 100-hour weeks, storeroom sleeping conditions, and visa threats.

Youth unemployment in Aotearoa is hovering near 15 percent, roughly three times the national average. In the Hutt Valley, grassroots charity Youth Inspire is pushing back against this tide.