Nicola Willis confirms Budget 2026 spending plans; return to surplus could be slowed
It couldn’t see the books returning to surplus in its forecast period to 2028/29. Rather, it saw the…
Nelson Asofa-Solomona confirms boxing switch, set to fight on January 16 in Brisbane
He described it as “feeling like a chore”, citing missing the last two NRL grand finals through suspension…
Barbara Edmonds says National ‘planning to sell off public assets’ after Treasury confirms it is halfway through asset review
It later advised the Government that it should complete purpose statements on all the commercial assets that it…
Ed Sheeran Confirms Taylor Swift Engagement After Four-Hour Catch-Up
The Public Announcement Reports alleging that singer Taylor Swift is engaged to NFL player Travis Kelce circulated widely…
Jackson Browne confirms death of son Ethan, 52, in family statement
Jackson – who also has Ryan, 43, with ex-wife Lynne Sweeney – previously admitted he has a “lot…
‘Too hard and fast’: Northland Regional Council chair confirms 340 jobs on the line
He confirmed there would be no certainty until after a public feedback period expired next February. The Government’s…
Mocka confirms search for first physical store despite Ikea’s pending arrival
Since its acquisition, Mocka has slowly begun entering the physical market, bringing its furniture ranges to Adairs stores…
Suspected hornet nest in Otaika, Whangārei a false alarm, MPI confirms amid Auckland outbreak
As of November 18, Biosecurity NZ has confirmed 12 queen hornets and seven nests, all in Glenfield and…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Nelson Asofa-Solomona weighs NRL, Rugby 360 options but confirms boxing plans
“I’m looking for something that gets me up in the morning and that’s one of them,” said Asofa-Solomona.…
Spark confirms succession plan, faces sharp questions from shareholders
However, there were small protest votes against Smyth (with 7% opposing her re-election) and fellow executive director (and…
SH30A Rotorua closure: NZTA confirms detours
“All four lanes of SH30A, both in each direction, will be rebuilt giving the road a fresh, smooth…