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The Finance Minister says there is no evidence suggesting banks are making unreasonable profits as inflation and the cost-of-living crisis impact on New Zealand families. Audio

A strong labour market is expected to keep a floor under falling residential property values, which have been trending down on declining sales volumes.

The founder of a charity dedicated to helping Kiwi children affected by poverty says there is record demand for its food in schools as the cost-of-living crisis bites. Audio

Echuca, in Victoria's north, appears to have fared better than expected in the first flood peak to hit the Australian town, but authorities warn there's another peak on its way.

Once again the local elections were plagued by low voter turnout and a lack of engagement. Is the media coverage, or lack thereof, contributing to the problem - and what can it do to help? 

The recent chaos on the UK financial markets has generated waves of stress and selling by investors far beyond the UK.

Residents in Victoria are being told to prepare to evacuate as floodwaters move downstream, and emergency warnings remain across sodden New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Guam wants to be in the Pacific Islands Forum; FLNKS will not send a delegation to bilateral talks in Paris; NRL stars included in Fiji Bati line-up, and more.

Stranded residents have been rescued and dozens of others evacuated from Melbourne's west, after rapidly rising water from the Maribyrnong River flooded properties in the area.

A court has been told a Wellington musician on trial for sexual assault offences raped a number of women who were asleep or drunk, but he denies all charges.

The plasterboard shortage has eased considerably amid greater supply and slowing demand.

Ex-Dreamworld employee Michael Clancy suffered depression and PTSD after witnessing the horror accident that killed four people. Now, he helps others suffering similarly.

The government is hailing the latest child poverty report as evidence its approach is working, but critics on the front line say it's a reminder of how much more needs doing.

Claims New Zealand has "a high rate" of child poverty does not square with international data, but having 130,000 children in material hardship is still too high, a new report says.

Tony Stamp dissects genre-hopping musician Santigold's latest album Spirituals, with help from the artist herself.

Consumers are turning to personal loans to make ends meet, as high inflation and rising interests puts the squeeze on household finances.

The Human Rights Commission says the government-funded emergency and transitional housing system has potentially breached human rights.

Breaking her silence after nearly a week of financial market chaos, British Prime Minister Liz Truss said she would stick to her controversial plan to reignite economic growth.

W Series racers have been briefed about the all-female championship's financial difficulties amid concerns that this weekend's Singapore round could be the last, double champion Jamie Chadwick said on…

The prominent businessman was sentenced after being found guilty of indecently assaulting three men and then trying to dissuade one from giving evidence.

As National remains narrowly ahead of Labour in the latest polling, leader Christopher Luxon says his party's tax cuts would not have the same sharp market reactions as the UK had. Audio