Taika Waititi, Richie McCaw, NZR+ and Lorde: How NZ Rugby spent $25m making videos – Gregor Paul
It launched with a $1m project directed by Taika Waititi and a powerful fly-on-the-wall documentary about the All…
Fuel Tax Protest NZ plans 40-plus rallies as Government rejects tax cuts, police to monitor
Police said they were aware of planned protests across the country and, while recognising the right to protest,…
News in 90 Seconds May 12
The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on life support, and why…
Oil prices hit four-year high amid fears of renewed Middle East hostilities
The expiry of monthly contracts also added to the volatile moves. All the main European stock markets closed…
Western Bay property values drop 7% in latest QV rating revaluation
The total rateable value for the district fell 2% since the last revaluation on September 1, 2022 to…
Alderson Logistics and Supa Shavings fined $420k over illegal acquisitions
Pre-acquisition, ABS Carriers and Supa Shavings were the largest suppliers of bulk wood shavings in the region with…
Oil shock sees markets plunge: What the big price spike means for the economy
“Unfortunately, things are likely to get worse before they get better. We’re bracing for much higher volatility, with…
Havelock North: About 200 homes planned for former Te Mata Mushrooms site
As well as the latest proposal, four other housing or retirement developments for more than 500 new homes…
Costco NZ turns in first profit since 2022 opening
In its latest financial report, issued in the US last month, Costco Wholesale Corp said its first-quarter net…
Global Youth Sevens: Kiwi teams give New Zealand rugby something to smile about
It was enough of a statement to prompt a major rethink about the balance of power in transtasman…
Z Energy apologises for 2022 ad campaign after legal action
All parties have now agreed to settle the action with an agreement to disagree, but with no admission…
Beekeeping brings healing and purpose for retired police officer with PTSD
“My constable and I were investigating, with the help of her husband, who was a commercial beekeeper.” Bees…