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Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s

Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s

Auckland households are now $96 a week worse off than a decade ago, as soaring housing and transport costs drag New Zealand's cities behind Australia’s.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th May 2019

iPhone XS Max costs average Kiwi 11.6 work days – world comparison

iPhone XS Max costs average Kiwi 11.6 work days – world comparison

A new study has compared how long it will take the average worker in 42 countries to purchase Apple's newest iPhone - NZ doesn't do too bad.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

IT remains NZ's highest earning industry as Auckland and Wellington battle for best wages

IT remains NZ's highest earning industry as Auckland and Wellington battle for best wages

Auckland and Wellington compete closely for top wages in NZ, but IT remains the highest earning industry with average salaries at NZD $112,811.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

NZCTU: New Zealand, we need to talk about wages...

NZCTU: New Zealand, we need to talk about wages...

New Zealand's pay system favours executives while neglecting average workers, warns NZCTU president, urging new wage negotiation methods to bridge the gap.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017

REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector

REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector

REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015

Airport strip-search linked to Kim Dotcom?

Airport strip-search linked to Kim Dotcom?

Kim Dotcom link suspected in Auckland airport strip-search of musician's girlfriend, raising questions about customs' practices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2012

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Kim Dotcom recovers $6m seized funds

Kim Dotcom recovers $6m seized funds

Megaupload founder secures the use of seized funds to pay current and future legal bills after Auckland High Court clears the way.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2012

Green acres calling

Unified Communications

Green acres calling

Dreaming of a rural escape? Lifestyle Block offers townies practical insights into the highs and lows of country living.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010