Prime Minister Christopher Luxon eyes fuel excise, accommodation levy and banks for possible tax change
“What we’re not doing is going off bananas on a wealth tax or capital gains tax, which will…
Chelsea FC Women v Auckland FC: Lucy Bronze says World Cup boycott could be ‘right thing’
“And if that means boycotting competitions, then that has to happen. Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze said…
Warriors v Panthers: Kiwi side face hooker dilemma as Wayde Egan, Sam Healey approach open market
Both Egan and Healey come off contract at the end of 2027, meaning they can negotiate with rivals…
How could a 10-year delay reduce retirement corpus by over ₹7 crore?
A 10-year delay in starting investments can significantly reduce a retirement corpus by limiting the power of compounding.…
Southern Orcas NRL bid: Who’s behind it? What does it mean for the Wahs?
“We believe 2029 is the most realistic and strategically appropriate commencement date,” he says. “That would provide sufficient…
I would lose my path netball commentating. Doctors found a tennis ball sized tumour on my brain – Jenny Woods
Initially he decided my symptoms were “innocent” but that was because I hadn’t told him everything. I didn’t…
Alarm over plan to truck Auckland housing development’s wastewater north
Based on figures from Whangārei District Council (WDC)’s initial discussions with the developer, about 1600 tanker-loads of treated…
Proposal to truck Delmore wastewater from Ōrewa to Whangārei raises concerns
Based on those preliminary estimates, tanker journeys between Ōrewa and Whangārei could total about 486,000km and more than…
Treaty clause review could be matter of life or death for Māori – Waitangi Tribunal
For example, one reference could use the word “honour” while another might say to “give effect to”. In…
Election 2026: The Opportunity Party’s tax plan could lead to public service job losses, less money for Oranga Tamariki, leader Qiulae Wong says
Some of the savings will come from Oranga Tamariki, the Government department that protects vulnerable young children. Opportunity’s…
Wellington council proposes cuts to climate, planning and events teams
A spokesman for Wellington Mayor Andrew Little would not comment on the proposed cuts, saying it was an…
Why a 10% pay gap could undermine the $12b defence upgrade
A personnel advocacy group says the Government’s funding for defence capability is wasted if a market pay gap…