KiwiSaver satisfaction up but low-income savers and women risk missing out
And it’s younger people on incomes under $50,000 that are being hit hardest. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon…
Air NZ says no blanket humanoid robot travel companion ban but battery rules important
It said animal-like robots were designed to resemble or imitate an animal in appearance, movement, or behaviour. “All…
Tauranga crash leaves a trail of damage but no serious injury
Emergency services left the scene about 10.30pm. A neighbour, who asked not to be named, said he heard…
KiwiSaver from birth? It’s a big idea worth debating – but the details will decide whether it truly delivers – Generate Wealth Weekly
Beyond the individual benefit, there’s a broader system upside. KiwiSaver has become a cornerstone of New Zealand’s financial…
Elon Musk’s Starlink hikes its prices, rural New Zealanders have little choice but to absorb higher cost
Starlink plans are generally no-contract (although a 12-month minimum can apply if a customer is on a free…
Birkdale sewage overflow sparks developer fight over $320k Watercare bill
$220,000 as a growth fee to Watercare;$100,000 to upgrade Watercare’s sewer main, which his new homes will feed…
Tauranga dog attacks: 881 complaints but fewer than 1% prosecuted
One of those complainants, a Mount Maunganui woman mauled by a dog in Parkvale last year, said she…
Tauranga dog attacks: 881 complaints but fewer than 1% prosecuted
One of those complainants, a Mount Maunganui woman mauled by a dog in Parkvale last year, said she…
Fires: Call for people to install carbon monoxide alarms – but Fire and Emergency says smoke alarms enough
While van der Slot-Verhoeven smelled smoke the night before, she thought it was from her wood burner. “When…
Tourists paid $17k for Toyota Hiace but it was undriveable within three weeks
US tourists Marcus Laurin and Jane Alex pictured on a hike near Mount Cook. Photo / Marcus Laurin…
Xero boss takes $19m haircut on lower share price but analysts upbeat on company’s future
That’s where its shares were trading before it bought US-Israeli company Melio midway through last year. In a…
Manawatū tap water crowned NZ champion but loses to Australia
In a closely fought competition, Manawatū lost to the Northern Territory’s Katherine water treatment plant. This year’s four…