New Zealand’s fiscal future may hinge on getting one million new immigrants by 2050 – Matthew Hooton
When it prepared the first LTFS in 2006, Treasury assumed net immigration of only around 10,000 a year.…
Don Wilkinson murder: John Ward Skinner released by Parole Board after 17 years behind bars for shooting undercover police officer
Sprung by their target Skinner, and his associate Iain Clegg, the pair of police officers fled on foot.…
Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King decision expected by late October
If approved, the Starbucks coffeehouse and Burger King restaurant with drive-through facilities would be located at 69A Main…
‘Safety of New Zealanders is paramount’: Foreign Affairs Ministry responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel
While the ministry wouldn’t comment on individual cases for privacy reasons, it said “practical consular advice” had been…
Government’s earthquake rule changes could cut Chateau Tongariro costs by 20%
Kirton said the Government’s proposals were practical, realistic and potentially a huge win for both the Chateau and…
New Zealand Winegrowers reports bumper 2025 harvest with exports up 5% by volume but value down
About 90% of the wine produced in New Zealand was exported to more than 100 countries. Shipments to…
Waymo driverless taxi pulled over by California police after illegal U-turn
“Officers… contacted the company to let them know about the ‘glitch.’” Waymo told AFP its autonomous driving system…
Supercapacitor Market Poised to Hit USD 31.07 Billion by 2033, Boosted by Consumer Electronics and Industrial Applications
Market Overview:
According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, “Supercapacitor Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity…
Electronic Arts to be bought by Saudi-led consortium for $68.4b
Fifa was updated annually from 1993 to 2023, before EA lost the licence following a financial disagreement between…
Rest home failings: Oceania apologises after woman burned by unguarded heater
The incident happened between April and May 2022 while the woman (identified as Mrs B in the report)…
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car, Botany Rd in East Auckland closed
A worker nearby said he heard a “bang” when the car hit the pedestrian and then the sound…
Auckland’s Fergs Kayaks hit by three break-ins in one week, man charged with burglary
The windows would cost at least $2500 to replace, he told the Herald, which was hard to process…