The Xero founder was knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours and was awarded the supreme title in March.
Business
4:21pm
The New Zealand-founded company was well placed to benefit from the Trump administration's planned "Golden Dome", according to its chief executive Sir Peter Beck.
New Zealand
4:06pm
Addington site may be rezoned and the Crusaders’ former stronghold dismantled as the city moves on to One NZ Stadium.
4:00pm
Sherman said her role became "untenable" after fallout from language used at ministerial function.
3:46pm
The approval clears the way for the two fuel retailers to combine operations into a nationwide network of around 240 sites stretching from Invercargill to Kaitaia.
2:47pm
Police said the upturned vehicle was located in the Ōtūtū/Rough River at Ikamatua about 10.45am.
2:20pm
Over the past year, first-time buyers have purchased 24,800 properties - the highest annual number since the year to the third quarter of 2021.
1:51pm
Strong wind watches expand and heavy rain hits West Coast and upper South Island, with more disruption expected as system moves east.
1:25pm
2:47
Names, email addresses, ID numbers and messages between users could all be affected by the breach.
12:24pm
The man thought the serpent was an eel before realising it was the rare, venomous species after another sighting earlier this week.
11:08am
1:31
The 36-year-old appeared in the High Court at Napier today and will now face trial in August 2027.
Crime and Justice
10:58am
A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is a vital community hub.
10:08am
Butter is far from the only item with a higher price when made in New Zealand
9:51am
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including news about a New Zealander on the virus stricken cruise ship, and Sir David Attenborough speaks about his 100th birthday.
9:43am
Tauranga City Council has defended euthanising 10-year-old Marley, who was impounded for not being registered.
8:47am
A Whakatāne man woke to his camper being driven away with him and his cat still inside on Wednesday.
8:26am
In response to a damning report into a suicide cluster, $1.7 million has been announced to open a youth acute respite service and three additional youth suicide prevention coordination roles.
Health
6:00am
2:41
A nurse’s near-fatal attack and a psychiatrist punched mid-assessment expose the growing threat of violence against Kiwi healthcare workers.
From late next year, applicants will be quizzed on the responsibilities and privileges of being a citizen.
Politics
More than 30 residents from the Bishop Snedden Retirement Village sign and present a petition.
Thursday 7:56pm
Regulation Minister says it's too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels.
Thursday 7:24pm
2:12
The 11-year-old was "left on the footpath in tears" after trying to get from Auckland's Pt Chevalier to school in Ponsonby.
Thursday 7:15pm
The heart of the dispute centred on a phrase printed on packaging of Zuru's MAX Build More plastic brick building kits: "LEGO® BRICK COMPATIBLE".
Thursday 6:24pm
The country's largest infrastructure project has been under construction, in some form, for over a decade and has had several cost escalations over that time.
Thursday 6:06pm
Former regional council chair says the Government’s suggestion that New Zealand has too many councils was not consistent with similar sized countries in Europe.
Thursday 6:00pm
