Election 2026: Labour to limit compulsory school uniform items in rare alignment with Act
The policy is almost identical to a policy Act announced in June, which also seeks to cap compulsory…
Cheaper artificial sweetener sucralose ends up in NZ food instead of expensive product thaumatin – MPI probes
At the centre of the investigation is thaumatin, also known as ingredient 957 – an intensely sweet protein…
Drug trends survey: Cocaine use surges in NZ as price falls, drug becomes more accepted
The Massey researchers said the falling price reflected increased availability through new Pacific supply routes and a “glut…
Christchurch start-up Kura Dynamics raises $5m for geologic hydrogen
In 2021, Seequent – a Christchurch maker of 3D earth modelling and geoscience software – was sold to…
A closer look at election promises on tax, rates, healthcare and cost of living – The Prosperity Project
While National has made “no new taxes” a key election pledge, Bradford points out that doesn’t necessarily mean…
Insurance premiums fall but gap between cheapest and most expensive quotes widens
Tower Insurance announced a change of approach last year that saw 90% of customers paying less (an average…
Growth NZ energy plan proposes eight steps for cheaper, cleaner electricity
The former Meta executive is co-chair with Anna Kominik, a former Electricity Authority chairwoman. “The bills are high…
New Zealand beer excise: Why the beer tax is squeezing pubs – Dylan Firth
New Zealand is running the same experiment in reverse. The high relative cost of beer poured from a…
Hong Kong retailers hit as customers ‘head north’ to cheaper Shenzhen
Retail Border crossings surge as residents chase bargains, ‘superior’ service Chinese border officers stand at Lo Wu Control Point in…
New electricity pricing rules take effect, promising cheaper off-peak power
He said the changes would reward those households who supply power to the network from small-scale generation systems…
Labour proposes billion-dollar Govt underwrite to support community housing providers
“Every dollar saved on interest is a dollar that can go into building homes and supporting tenants,” Labour’s…
Golden Mile plan axed as Wellington councillors vote for cheaper ‘tin mile’ plan
Mayor Andrew Little said the central city is the economic engine and heart of the city, and its…