A rescue plan may be in the wings for the film industry as pressure mounts over the Government's decision to hold the line on incentives used to entice major productions here.
David Cunliffe's popularity began to wane almost as soon as the media spotlight ceased illuminating the contest over the Labour Party's parliamentary leadership, writes Dr Damien Rogers.
New Zealand has been rated the fifth most prosperous nation to live in, according to an international report.
The prices of necessities such as shelter and food are rising at a faster rate than non-essential items, particularly manufactured goods, writes Peter Lyons.
City's unemployment at lowest level since 2011 with average pay up to $1135 a week, writes Anne Gibson.
Time growing desperately short, US Senate leaders took command of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial government shutdown after a last big attempt by House Republicans abruptly collapsed.
The number of first home buyers in the market since the introduction of new Reserve Bank mortgage restrictions last month has plummeted, real estate agents are reporting.
Kiwis who permanently move to Australia can suffer from some hidden long-term emotional and relational costs, according to an oral historian.
The first batch of `special housing areas' in Auckland, which will bring 6000 new sections onto the market, have been revealed today.
A third of people are unemployed, fear losing their job or are in temporary work.
Editorial: The Govt's finances have finished the last fiscal year in much better shape than expected - so it's time contributions to the NZ Super Fund resumed.
Will new low deposit loan rules make it tougher for people to buy, grow and fund small business?
A damning international report on mankind's role in climate change should be a wake-up call for urgent action, New Zealand environmentalists say.
Labour's Phil Goff is back in business, adding his strong and rational voice to New Zealand's advocacy for the completion of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Fonterra has once again raised its farmgate milk price for the 2013-14 season, this time by 50c to a record $8.30 per kg of milk solids.
The Pope has claimed that big business' worship of money is causing misery and despair for ordinary people, in one of his strongest attacks yet on the global economic system.
Restaurateurs need to keep dishing up what their customers want, says Mike Egan.
The economy grew faster than expected in the second three months of the year, as engineering and architecture expansion offset drought impacts.
Wellington's Anglican bishop says he may cut his own salary to help fund a "living wage" for cleaners, caregivers and other low-paid workers.
New Zealand has ranked fourth among the most attractive countries in the world for supporting and enabling dynamic business growth.
The city's triumphant bid to host the 2020 Games is giving this ageing nation a chance to revive its sagging spirits and stagnating economy.
Is the pressure easing on the Auckland housing market? One economist thinks so, after the latest stats showed a largely flat property market.