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Newshub – the news brand of Warner Bros Discovery-owned TV network Three – is due to close in June. The shocking news was delivered to staff earlier today, with many of them now expected to lose their jobs. So what led to the end of a news br
The end of March left New Zealanders shivering as temperatures dropped sharply across the country.This sent a warning sign that winter 2023 may not be as mild as those we’ve seen in recent years.So what factors are influencing our weather at
Massive worker shortages across numerous industries have led to calls for more immigration, on other side of the debate there are concerns about infrastructure capacity. This to and fro has long made a immigration a political football kicked be
Every year, in the lead-up to March, the traffic grinds to halt as motorways in Auckland back up with bumper-to-bumper cars. The media has dubbed this annual occurrence March Madness to reflect the frustration of every commuter trying to get t
Thousands of jobs have gone, millions of dollars have been spent on redundancy payouts – and it’s not over yet as the public sector continues to tighten its belt.Budget 2024 set targets for $1.5 billion worth of cost-savings, with estimates fo
The Australian government is pivoting to a stricter stance on deporting so-called "501s" - people with criminal histories who had mostly grown up in Australia but were born in New Zealand.The new directive, effective from today, takes a U-turn
30 years ago, five members of the Bain family in Dunedin were found dead in their family home.The one surviving family member, David, was later convicted of murdering his parents and three siblings.He served 13 years in prison before the Priv
In May 2017, Rocket Lab launched its first rocket into space.Over the last seven years, the company has grown to become a powerhouse in the global aerospace industry, and has driven the growth of New Zealand’s space sector.The company’s astro
It’s been five years since social housing in New Zealand was put under the banner of Kāinga Ora.Over that time, questions have been asked about the financial stability of the organisation, and the loaded remit Kainga Ora has to also lead and d
Losing a loved one is one of the worst things a family can go through.But it can get a lot worse if people start fighting over the will before the body’s even cold.With so many of us relying on inheritance these days to get on the property la
There’s no better way to unwind at the end of a long day of work than binging on reality TV.From The Block, to Celebrity Treasure Island, Kiwis have always had a soft spot for the genre. Right now, the country is obsessed with Married at First
The global economy is still recovering from a difficult few years, and New Zealand is not immune.The NZX 50 has been struggling recently, the recent mini-reporting season saw largely disappointing results for many companies, and the usual inve
New Zealand is a farming country, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.Agriculture and the primary sector remain central to our international trade, with export revenue hitting a record 57.8 billion in the year to June 2023.That number
In recent years, drug busts at New Zealand’s border keep getting bigger, with record breaking hauls getting stopped by officials.But drugs are still getting into the country -- and we all know that what people think they're buying on the stree
The parties of the coalition Government were staunch critics of the state of our healthcare system while on the opposite side of the aisle.Now that they are in charge though, the heat is being put on them to sort out everything from months-lon
The 1998 deaths of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope remain one of New Zealand’s most talked about cases.Scott Watson has spent the last 25 years behind bars after being convicted of murdering them, despite no bodies ever being found.Now, Watson is h
Tensions between Māoridom and the coalition Government have been bubbling up since the latter was sworn in last year. Outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori has seen multiple protests, mostly recently the ‘Carko
Even if you wouldn’t say it out loud, we've all fantasised about winning Lotto.Whether it’s a few thousand dollars or a couple of million, you can’t how amazing taking home a win would be.And the prize pool keeps getting bigger – in 2016, $40
As the country’s economy continues to take a hit, one of the biggest sectors to struggle has been retail. Figures over the last few quarters have consistently shown low spending on retail as Kiwis prioritise where they put their money.There’
This year’s King’s Birthday holiday is not as celebratory as the royal family would like.While King Charles is start to get back to work after his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, the Princess of Wales remains out of action, with reports th
The coalition Government has unveiled its first Budget, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis managed to deliver on her tax cut pledge. There was also money found for health and education, while the major tax cuts were funded out of significant
Budget 2024 has just been unveiled by Finance Minister Nicola Willis -- the first for the coalition of National, Act and NZ First. In this special bonus episode of The Front Page, Chelsea runs through the key stats you need to know about tax cu
For decades, New Zealand’s persistently high road toll has been a worry for successive governments.340 people died on our roads in 2023, down from the previous, but still far too high.2024 is hardly looking any better – there was more than a
Insurance is becoming an increasingly costly purchase for many households.Whether you are looking to insure your house, contents, car – or even your pets – premiums are skyrocketing faster than incomes.It comes at a time when the threats of t
While New Zealanders may have had their general election last year, more than 60 countries around the world will elect their government in 2024. In fact, with roughly half the world’s population due to vote, more people will be heading to the
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