News in Brief

News in Brief
Wake Up Call: Building consents hang on timber shortage
News in Brief Wake Up Call

Wake Up Call: Building consents hang on timber shortage

Consenting rates are booming, with record consents for the year to March 2021 at 41,028 surpassing the previous record of 40,025 set in 1974.

Staff reporters 01 Jun 2021
NZ shares break losing streak
News in Brief Market close

NZ shares break losing streak

This week investors seemed to sense opportunity and sent the vast majority of stocks higher in a broad-based rally.

Dan Brunskill 31 May 2021
Nick Smith quitting as MP after 'verbal altercation'
News in Brief

Nick Smith quitting as MP after 'verbal altercation'

The last of National's 1990 'brat pack' intake of MPs leaves on a sour note.

Ian Llewellyn 31 May 2021