New Zealand Police and Health New Zealand are opposing an application for a liquor licence at the Woolworths Flaxmere supermarket.

'High deprivation': Flaxmere supermarket alcohol sales opposed

New Zealand Police and Health New Zealand are against approving an application for a liquor licence at the Woolworths Flaxmere supermarket.

3:00pm

Xero users in a number of countries have experienced disruptions over the last five days.

Xero chief apologises after days of disruptions for customers

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy has been forced to apologise after problems in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.

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Specialists Anthony Matesic, left, and Dilip Patel work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, May 11, 2026.

Oil prices rise as Iran war drags on, but US stocks hang near records

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as the war with Iran threatens to drag on, but the US stock market is nevertheless hanging near its record heights.

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3:57

Face detection and recognition image, file.

NZ firm Auror expands as facial recognition use grows in retail

The Auckland-founded company says revenue rose 60% over the past year as retailers globally invest more heavily in organised retail crime prevention technology.

Monday 6:34am

NZ Rugby chair David Kirk sat down with Q+A’s Simon Mercep to discuss the state of rugby’s grassroots, whether NZR’s finances are in the sort of shape they need to be, and player retention issues.

NZ Rugby 'considering' buying out $262 million Silver Lake share

Currently, the investment is in the form of a loan, but Silver Lake have the option to convert that to an equity share of NZ Rugby Commercial, which operates the business side of the game.

Sun, May 10

Oil tankers sit at anchor offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Is the US dollar's dominance of the oil market over?

After weeks of blockades by Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, it’s clear the narrow waterway is now pivotal to the outcome of the conflict.

Sun, May 10

Aerial view of new vehicles waiting for shipment to overseas market at a port in Shanghai, China Saturday, May 9, 2026.

China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago

The data were released just days ahead of a planned meeting next week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Sat, May 9

Options trader Justin Kanda works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, May 7, 2026.

US stocks rise to records as solid jobs report overshadows oil prices

The US stock market rose to records today following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected.

Sat, May 9

Sir Rod Drury.

Sir Rod Drury returns New Zealander of the Year award

The Xero founder was knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours and was awarded the supreme title in March.

Fri, May 8

Fuel companies NPD and Gull

Commerce Commission grants clearance for NPD and Gull fuel merger

The approval clears the way for the two fuel retailers to combine operations into a nationwide network of around 240 sites stretching from Invercargill to Kaitaia.

Fri, May 8

How much does it really cost first-home buyers to get into the market?

How much does it really cost first-home buyers to get into the market?

Over the past year, first-time buyers have purchased 24,800 properties - the highest annual number since the year to the third quarter of 2021.

Fri, May 8

'Much more than a postal service': 140-year-old Christchurch shop to close

'Much more than a postal service': 140-year-old Christchurch shop to close

A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is a vital community hub.

Fri, May 8

The sunny yellow block (left) is New Zealand made product, while the American butter from grain fed cows is a paler tone.

Why the world is getting NZ's best as we eat cheap imports

Butter is far from the only item with a higher price when made in New Zealand

Fri, May 8

Elon Musk.

French prosecutors seek charges against Musk, X over child sex abuse images

They sought charges for child sexual abuse images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by the platform's AI, Grok.

Fri, May 8

LEGO bricks (file image).

Lego gains approval to continue trademark battle against Zuru

The heart of the dispute centred on a phrase printed on packaging of Zuru's MAX Build More plastic brick building kits: "LEGO® BRICK COMPATIBLE".

Thu, May 7

Previous trophies from the awards (file image)

Dumped media awards sponsor 'sorry' for social media post

Voyager founder and chief executive Seeby Woodhouse has apologised for retweeting a post he says was "unacceptable".

Wed, May 6

New research from technology firm Lumin found that more than half of Kiwi organisations had been hit by fraudsters in the last year.

AI turning identity fraud into major business risk, tech firm says

New research from technology firm Lumin found that more than half of Kiwi organisations had been hit by fraudsters in the last year.

Wed, May 6

Minister Paul Goldsmith (file).

Broadcasting Standards Authority to be axed, self-regulation signalled

Media Minister Paul Goldsmith says the BSA "doesn't make sense".

Wed, May 6

Greg Stevens.

'Tragic and horrible': Widow on logging truck driver's 'preventable' death

Greg Stevens, 59, died after his logging truck rolled as he tried to negotiate a tight bend on a road which was part of a wood lot harvest operation run by Forest 360 on May 27, 2023.

Wed, May 6

Wall street district in New York City with USA flags in the background stock photo.

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease

Many companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.

Wed, May 6

With American butter landing on New Zealand shelves, Federated Farmers national dairy vice-chair Bex Green joins Breakfast to explain why it's cheaper than the homegrown stuff.

How can foreign butter (and vege) be cheaper than NZ-made?

How can food products that travel into New Zealand from other countries end up being cheaper than those produced locally?

Wed, May 6

A young woman looking for a new job (file image).

Unemployment set to stay at near-decade high, economists say

The unemployment rate was expected to stay unchanged at 5.4% or nudge slightly higher for the three months ended March.

Wed, May 6

Fire extinguisher

Fire safety business director admits breaching court orders

Mira Singh was ordered to stop operating after selling non-compliant fire-safety equipment, but continued to do so for years.

Tue, May 5

Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles

Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles

The Interislander is hiking its fuel surcharge to 54% on commercial vehicles and trucks crossing the Cook Strait due to soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict.

Tue, May 5

Westpac.

Westpac posts $545 million half-year profit

The bank said it was a 19% fall compared with the previous six months, but a 4% increase compared with the same period last year.

Tue, May 5