Business

Unemployment rose to its highest level in more than a decade, with more people chasing work than jobs created, while wage growth slowed further.

Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals.

The CODC could be in line to receive $1.25 million per year from Santana Minerals Ltd as part of an agreement that would grant access to council-owned roads for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project.

Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the US about the supply of rare and critical minerals.

Warnings of impending share market doom didn't play out in 2025, and the year ended with solid returns for KiwiSaver investors - and some change at the top of the performance tables.

A new process to skip the lottery of the 'biscuit tin' is being used for the first time because coalition partner ACT refused to support a government bill.