Tasman floods recovery expected to cost $50m, and four key routes remain closed
Nelson Tasman Emergency Management Group recovery manager Richard Kirby said the repair bill after the floods was estimated…
The cost of keeping principals: Pay packets at top private schools
While comparable figures are not reported by the public school system, the Ministry of Education provided some ranges…
Cost of living and high airfares: The case for NZ travel subsidies – Editorial
It is time we changed tack and provided New Zealanders with direct financial incentives to become backyard travellers.…
Will Trump’s $2k tariff checks go out in 2026? Mixed feelings abound.
USA TODAY Network journalists spoke with holiday shoppers about the prospect of a tariff rebate in 2026. Many…
High electricity prices have cost New Zealand over $5 billion, Government advised
The Kinleith Mill closure earlier this year was linked to high electricity prices. Pictured are the team at…
5 essential Social Security COLA facts you need to know
While they may be imperfect, COLAs are meant to help you cover the higher cost of living. Dana…
Former Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson warns Auckland housing plan could cost National votes
About 450 people packed a public meeting on Plan Change 120 in the Prime Minister’s Botany electorate on…
New $64m Pekatahi Bridge aims to ease SH2 bottleneck and secure vital freight link
NZTA already owned the necessary land to deliver the project. He said SH2 was a vital link connecting…
Blind Low Vision NZ warns cost of assistive tech leaving people behind
Bradley considered himself one of the lucky ones because as his vision got worse, technology advanced. For the…
Mum’s cancer surgery success at risk as $45k drug remains unfunded
“The treatment worked better than anyone dared to hope,” Nesbit said in an updated post on Givealittle. Young…
Media Insider: RNZ’s $11m move into TVNZ delayed by up to eight months, broadcaster outlines details of new-look studios
It is understood the company started paying rent last month for its new staff and studio spaces on…
Leaker suggests barebones Steam Machine with $399 price to address DDR5 RAM shortage
Barebones Valve Steam Machine with $399 price shown (Image source: Valve with edits) Valve may consider shifting the…