Police used force to quell anti-poverty protestors who were blocking the entrance to Vector Arena to protest against the National Party’s Budget last week.  On Friday, the day after Finance Minister Bill English’s fifth budget was delivered, around 30 protestors gathered in the rain outside the entrance to Vector Arena. Prime Minister John Key was [...]

OPINION: According to the Stuff website John Key says: “Children who aren’t fed become victims and the Government has to deal with that.” This is a noble pre-budget salute to tackling child poverty. But I wonder if Mr Key forgot to finish his sentence. I wonder if he actually meant to say this: “Children who [...]

Organic produce and farmers markets at which to sell it both continue to grow in New Zealand, despite the barriers facing growers and consumers. According to the 2012 New Zealand Organic Market Report, growth has occurred in the land area used for organic enterprises, export and domestic markets. As well, the report cites a 2006 [...]

Nostalgic Kiwis in Auckland and the Waikato will not have to wait long for the re-emergence of the iconic Georgie Pie. McDonalds New Zealand announced today it will be trialling the classic Steak Mince ‘N’ Cheese pie in 11 of its Auckland and Waikato stores from early June, at a cost of $4.50. Managing director [...]

All New Zealanders were entitled to invest in Mighty River Power. But after a turbulent public offer period which saw Labour and the Greens outflank the Government with a radical power policy, how many people actually stumped up the cash and bought shares in Mighty River Power? We’ll know after May 10 when the stock [...]

Sunday sees the end of Air New Zealand’s popular $69 standby fares. The fare had only been operational for 15 months when the national carrier announced plans to axe it on March 20. The airline took account of tertiary students when setting the finishing date for the service, according to spokesperson Kelly Kilgour. “We opted [...]

The Greens are pushing for Auckland’s City Rail Link but one respected blogger says that would take a change of government. “I really think in my heart of hearts that a change in government is required,” said Patrick Reynolds, one of the editors of the popular Auckland Transport Blog. “This government won’t do it.” Mr [...]

Over the past 3000 years, money has taken many forms – from cowry shells, to metal coins, to gold. In the 1900s money meant paper notes. In 2000 it was plastic cards. Today, it’s bitcoin. Bitcoin is a new, virtual form of exchange making waves around the world due to its explosive rise – and [...]

A woman who felt insulted by a male staff member in an EB Games store is fighting back against sexism in the gaming industry. Belinda Davies, 22, said she was “treated like an imbecile” by a male staff member in the Blenheim EB Games store when buying two games, Batman Arkham Asylum and Alien Vs [...]