Are recent mortgage rate increases justified? Banks accused of putting profits ahead of NZ’s economic recovery
The banks’ moves came as swap rates, which influence longer-term mortgage rates, spiked in the fortnight following the…
Weather: Sunny and warm weekend before heavy rain and wind next week
It would last only as long as the weekend, however, as a front bringing rain was expected to…
Executive who admitted paying for underage sex faced separate workplace investigation before he was sacked over charge
His former employer told the Herald it was “appalled and deeply concerned” when it learned of the charge.…
Mt Eden prisoner Johnathan Trubuhovich dies after attack by another inmate, family demand answers
Today, a spokesperson for Trubuhovich’s family, who asked not to be named, told NZME their loss was still…
Coroner: Nelson teen driver Tielyr Ayrton killed in alcohol-, speed-related crash
A police vehicle with flashing lights which loomed behind her had not been chasing her, but was trying…
Water restrictions may tighten before Christmas for Napier and Hastings; dams low for some farmers
Meanwhile, the Wairoa District Council has no water restrictions in place at present for its residents, while Central…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
Auckland family violence refuge full as demand surges before Christmas
Hendricks said they would check availability at other refuges, but many were experiencing high demand. “This is not…
Gregor Paul: Scott Robertson unfiltered: What’s Razor really like?
But Razor had everyone hooked. He was what the TV world calls talent. He was the point of…
Road user charge calculator: How much could you pay?
The 70c per litre fuel tax is also subject to GST so switching to road user charges will…
Air New Zealand strike notices changed, union says short-haul action may happen a week before Christmas
“But short-haul bargaining remains unresolved,” the union said. “E tū delegates at short-haul have withdrawn the December 8…
On The Up: NZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games begin
MetService is forecasting a peak of 26C in Hastings on Friday, and highs of 30C on Saturday and…