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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's National articles  National
    Productivity is the buzzword of the week, but we’re not making the most of half the workforce
     21 August 2025
    Even at this week’s roundtable, Australia is still overlooking half the workforce. Smarter regulation and women’s full participation could boost productivity.
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    In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats
    21 Aug: The last eight members of Congress who died in office were Democrats. A younger generation of office seekers has raised their opponent’s age as a significant issue in their campaigns.... more
    Vikings were captivated by silver – our new analysis of their precious loot reveals how far they travelled to get it
    21 Aug: New analysis of silver items in the Bedale hoard reveals Scandinavians travelled to the east to trade much earlier than previously thought.... more
    Christchurch police warn a rise in synthetic cannabis across the city, poses a risk to businesses
    21 Aug: Christchurch police warn a rise in synthetic cannabis across the city, poses a risk to businesses... more
    Four people have been arrested in a homicide investigation in Rotorua
    21 Aug: Four people have been arrested in a homicide investigation in Rotorua... more
    Two people are facing charges, four years after a multi-million dollar burglary at a property in Auckland's Westmere
    21 Aug: Two people are facing charges, four years after a multi-million dollar burglary at a property in Auckland's Westmere... more
    Commodifying childhood: NZ children see marketing for unhealthy products 76 times a day
    21 Aug: Companies are finding increasingly sophisticated ways to target children with advertising, particularly the unregulated ‘junk food’ industry.... more
    Christchurch councillors are keen for the city to become the home of the national Erebus Memorial
    21 Aug: Christchurch councillors are keen for the city to become the home of the national Erebus Memorial... more
    A 22-year-old Nelson man's pleaded to guilty to 50 charges relating to possessing and sharing extremely graphic material
    20 Aug: A 22-year-old Nelson man's pleaded to guilty to 50 charges relating to possessing and sharing extremely graphic material... more
    Former All Black Leicester Fainga'anuku has been sidelined from Tasman's NPC game against Harbour on Auckland's North Shore on Saturday
    20 Aug: Former All Black Leicester Fainga'anuku has been sidelined from Tasman's NPC game against Harbour on Auckland's North Shore on Saturday... more

     Most Popular Recent National News
     25 Jul: Serious allegations of bulling towards teachers is being alleged at a Wanaka school ++++++++++++++++++++
     23 Jul: Police say pipe bombs found next to Auckland's Southern Motorway yesterday, were capable of causing deadly harm +++++++++++++++++++
     22 Jul: The national RSA's revealed a suite of new initiatives for modern-day veterans ++++++++++++++++++
     05 Aug: A Dunedin pub has been banned from selling alcohol for two days, after running social media giveaways promoting the sale of alcohol ++++++++++++++++++
     27 Jul: The mother of a young man whose body was discovered in the water at a North Auckland beach say his loss has left a permanent void ++++++++++++++++++
     04 Aug: A woman's reappearing in court tomorrow - charged with neglect after a two-year-old was discovered hidden inside a suitcase in a bus luggage-compartment +++++++++++++++++
     08 Aug: The principal of Auckland Girls' Grammar School says it's taking a brawl there, very seriously +++++++++++++++++

     National NewsLinks
      21 Aug: Nz facing toughest national security environment of recent times - report (RadioNZ)
      20 Aug: Nema identifies mobile phone alert problems during tsunami warning (RadioNZ)
      20 Aug: National and labour deputy leaders go head-to-head on morning report (RadioNZ)
      19 Aug: Legislation to implement three waters replacement passes third reading (RadioNZ)
      19 Aug: Auckland floods inquest: fire and emergency reveal 'overwhelming' situation faced behind the scenes (RadioNZ)
      19 Aug: Litter of puppies dumped in taranaki's national park, doc investigating (RadioNZ)
      19 Aug: Lineker nominated for national television awards (BBCWorld)
      19 Aug: 'ketamine queen' to plead guilty in matthew perry overdose case (BBCWorld)
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     Today's News

    Cycling:
    Israel-Premier Tech have confirmed George Bennett in their team for the final grand cycling tour of the year, the Vuelta a Espana, starting Saturday night New Zealand time 10:47

    Entertainment:
    Bob Odenkirk would "of course" be on board for a new series of Better Call Saul 10:42

    National:
    Productivity is the buzzword of the week, but we’re not making the most of half the workforce 10:27

    Business:
    Transpower plans to spend 193-million-dollars on a grid upgrade for the upper South Island, as electricity demand grows 10:27

    National:
    In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats 10:17

    Entertainment:
    Elizabeth McGovern found the late Dame Maggie Smith's absence from the new Downton Abbey film "freed up the narrative" 10:12

    Law and Order:
    The Bay of Plenty's Maketu Road has reopened, after Police and members of the Armed Offenders Squad carried out a pre-planned search warrant 10:07

    National:
    Vikings were captivated by silver – our new analysis of their precious loot reveals how far they travelled to get it 10:07

    International:
    Astronomers get first look deep inside a star during supernova explosion 10:07

    Business:
    Christchurch police warn a rise in synthetic cannabis across the city, poses a risk to businesses 10:07

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