Commerce Commission puts fuel retailers on notice, expects lower costs to be passed on to customers
“It’s been a difficult period for many consumers and businesses as we’ve felt the flow-on effects from the…
South Waikato: Councillor Zed Latinovic censured, investigation costs ratepayers $34k
Latinovic loudly raised his opposition to that adjournment by the mayor. The second part of the complaint related…
Bay of Plenty rent growth slows as supply and costs reshape market
East Rentals property manager Theresa Brand said the most expensive rentals in Tauranga were “heavily centred” around the…
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals surge as living costs hit households
Although the increase in hardship withdrawals is significant, only a small proportion of members access their funds early.…
Is health insurance worth it as premiums rise and surgery costs soar?
You may also find you need a horrifically expensive drug not funded by Pharmac that would be covered…
Housing costs driving elderly to homelessness
“I talk to a lot of older people and many of them are nervous about where they are…
Every time you hire the wrong person it costs $20,000 – here’s how to get it right
He said many mis-hires happened because time-pressured managers did not take the necessary steps at the start of…
Universal half-price public transport subsidy would cost up to $200 million a year, Govt told
Officials added they do not recommend “broad fare subsidies” as a support measure, and said there were “significant…
Letters: We should listen to Pope Leo’s warning on AI risks
Stephen Lincoln, Botany Downs. AI already at work? Professor Geoffrey Hinton, who was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize…
Weekly public transport costs would be capped at $20 for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch under Labour government
The party said the policy would cost about $65 million per year and it would be funded from…
Friends’ house share feud ends with Disputes Tribunal ruling: neither owes the other a cent
The friend who’s moved out then counter-claimed for legal expenses he notched up defending his position. The tribunal…
AI and transparency: How government agencies could avoid ballooning OIA costs
Officials have warned Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith that making changes to the Official Information Act (OIA) could raise…