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Auckland and Wellington are bearing the brunt of the latest unexpected rise in unemployment

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5 February 2026

Auckland and Wellington are bearing the brunt of the latest unexpected rise in unemployment

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A warning we've been burnt by high hopes for economic recovery
	4 Feb: A warning we've been burnt by high hopes for economic recovery... more

A move from the Warehouse Group to cut a chunk of head office roles has come as no surprise to the retail sector
	4 Feb: A move from the Warehouse Group to cut a chunk of head office roles has come as no surprise to the retail sector... more

The median sales price for a house in Auckland has reached one-million dollars for the first time in over a year
	4 Feb: The median sales price for a house in Auckland has reached one-million dollars for the first time in over a year... more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs
	4 Feb: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs... more

Economists are divided on whether unemployment is finally starting to fall
	4 Feb: Economists are divided on whether unemployment is finally starting to fall... more

The Aussie official cash rate has risen by a quarter of a percentage point
	3 Feb: The Aussie official cash rate has risen by a quarter of a percentage point... more

Some bad news for the many Kiwis who'll need to re-fix their mortgage again this year
	3 Feb: Some bad news for the many Kiwis who'll need to re-fix their mortgage again this year... more

How decluttering your digital streaming subscriptions can save you money this year
	3 Feb: With Australian households now holding an average of 3.7 digital entertainment subscriptions each, doing an audit on what you're using and whether it's providing value can be a good place to start when looking to cut costs.... more

2026 has already seen a jump in sextortion scams - costing Kiwis thousands
	3 Feb: 2026 has already seen a jump in sextortion scams - costing Kiwis thousands... more

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08 Feb: Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly ++++++++++++++++++++

10 Feb: The former Air New Zealand boss says his time at the airline made him a better leader, as he moves into a new role abroad +++++++++++++++++

13 Feb: Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion +++++++++++++++

05 Feb: A 53-year-old man's been arrested and charged in relation to a suspicious fire at a commercial premises on Oruanui Street in Taupo's CBD on Tuesday night +++++++++++++++

06 Feb: A property manager says the numbers of students looking for flats is lower than previous years ++++++++++++++

13 Feb: There's now more options for Christchurch residents, keen to visit Nelson ++++++++++++++

10 Feb: People are being urged to buy local tinned fruit, as imports from overseas flood the market ++++++++++++++

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2 Mar: Amd punts ryzen ai 400 to business desktops and laptops (PC World)

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2 Mar: From jail to the c-suite: the ai firm co-founded by a former insider trader ()

2 Mar: Luxon is trying to impress us, the small business owners. it’s not working (Stuff.co.nz)

1 Mar: A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on (BBCWorld)

28 Feb: These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas (BBCWorld)

28 Feb: Ai ambitions collide with legacy integration problems (ITBrief)

27 Feb: Gtia launches innovate awards for ai-led it service (ITBrief)

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Cricket:
Black Caps coach Rob Walter is grateful their subcontinent travels at the T20 World Cup are not done yet 18:57

Rugby:
A new job for Kiwi rugby coach Wayne Pivac 18:37

Living & Travel:
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International:
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Rugby League:
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National:
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Business:
Foodstuffs is again trying to bring its North and South Island operations under one roof - after failing two years ago 18:07

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