Consumer confidence and lower interest rates driving mortgage activity
“The continued decline in the OCR is beginning to reshape New Zealand’s credit landscape, providing a much-needed boost…
Well-known New Zealander appears in North Shore District Court on sexual abuse charge
The alleged offending is historic in nature and relates to one victim. The charge carries a maximum penalty…
YouTube outage hits users as error messages block video playback
Thousands in New Zealand and across the world reported that YouTube was down this afternoon. YouTube was not…
Gisborne youth accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in court
The youth’s bail conditions include not to associate with Doyle, and not to threaten violence to person or…
Man charged with smashing Winston Peter’s window appears in court, pleads not guilty
Judge Ryan allowed suppression to stay in place until his next hearing in February, at which point more…
Smiths City owes creditors $26.8m, including $1m to IRD, outlook for creditors appears bleak
The company had experienced a significant decrease in sales in FY24 amid a challenging economic environment and reduced…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori ‘a long way away’ from Government amid Toitū Te Tiriti split
Speculation about the party’s instability had grown since Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was suddenly demoted from…
New Zealand set to bolster police force in the Pacific, PM cites meth boom
On Thursday, Pacific leaders will depart Honiara for the annual retreat – a function designed to give them…