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An influx of holidaymakers is driving up housing costs and depleting resources, residents say.

Analysis - It's been a grim week for public servants and trouble is brewing between the government and Waitangi Tribunal.

Anchoring has been restricted around most of the island to help stop the spread of the invasive seaweed caulerpa. Audio

The PM has defended how he's talked up NZ trade on his trip to Southeast Asia, after criticism from his own delegation.

Trade Me data showed listings for jobs in central government were down 77 percent year on year. Audio

Hotels are fully booked and nearly 66,000 supercar fans are expected in Taupō over the weekend.

The Prime has announced a commitment to triple two-way trade with Thailand by 2045, but it only requires maintaining current growth. Audio

A positive post-election glow has given way to a gloomy economic outlook.

It was once described by cricketing bible Wisden as among the six best venues in the world - but its days may be numbered.

Beggars "physically accosted" 10 Aussie tourists at a cafe last week, claims a Rotorua councillor arguing it is time to "seriously consider" a begging ban.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government condemns outright the Myanmar coup, and NZ is simply following the policy set by ASEAN.

Great Barrier Island residents are living in caravans, tents and shipping containers, claiming wealthy holidaymakers buying up baches have pushed them out of the market. Audio

Christopher Luxon is confident NZ's relationship with Singapore will remain strong after the leader of that country resigned just hours after a joint statement.

The company restoring the quake-smashed church warns it needs at least $30 million urgently or it will mothball it by August.

Storms have eased overnight though parts of the country may still experience strong winds and showers today.

The Pacific region is projected to have moderate economic growth in 2024 before picking up in 2025, the Asian Development Bank says.

Cruise ships brought about 350,000 to New Zealand this season but Red Sea shipping disruptions is expected to contribute to a lull for the next.

Buckingham St fashion stores Wallace & Gibbs and IKON are closing after 30 and 18 years respectively.

An internal proposal document noted the new positions could be filled through the redeployment of impacted staff.

Plans to build a road tunnel under Stonehenge have once again come to the fore.

Environment and recreation groups are warning the proposed cuts could have long-term consequences and losses of flora and fauna as well as backcountry huts. Audio

It is the latest government department to learn its fate as part of cost cutting measures.