The Mix

Waka jumper, mahi and chilly bin added to Oxford English Dictionary

There has been an increase in the number of te reo Māori words being added to the dictionary with experts saying it’s a sign of the times as more Māori and non-Māori use certain words. More... 

‘Uninsurable’: The maps having a ‘chilling effect’ on city’s property prices

Proposed hazard maps for Nelson are allegedly preventing properties across the city from being insured. More...

Fletcher Building looks to raise $700 million

Fletcher Building has announced it will raise $700 million to pay back debt and improve its financial stability.More...

This research could help Google Maps say the Māori 'R' right

The "r" sound in te reo Māori can be difficult for some people to pronounce — but even more so for Google Maps and Siri.  More...

KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship and permanent emigration increase

The number of people withdrawing money from their KiwiSaver due to hardship has sky-rocketed by 60% in the past year.  More...

Buyers ‘spoiled for choice’ in spring property market, CoreLogic says

Spring has sprung and property sales are picking up, but buyers are still in the power seat, new CoreLogic data shows. More...

Artificial intelligence predicted to add billions to NZ’s economy: Should we be concerned?

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasing part of our daily lives – and one expert believes we’ve barely scratched the surface of what the technology could mean for us. More...

Difficult tenant warned she may not get name suppression again

A tenant who abused her landlords - including suggesting one of the landlords was about to leave her husband and take their children - has been warned she will not get name suppression if she appears before the Tenancy Tribunal again in similar circumstances. More...

What ‘net zero’ migration means for New Zealanders and the economy

New Zealand population expected to stall - what it means for housing recovery and unemployment. More...