NZ Post allowed to cut number of delivery days, post shops after deed change
“New Zealanders are sending fewer letters than ever before. The average delivery point now receives less than two…
Government brings in $1000 bonus to keep teens off the dole, speeds up benefit cut plans
“Going on welfare when you’re young is a trap, with recent modelling suggesting that people under the age…
Kim Kardashian’s Paris Fashion Week pixie cut draws Kris Jenner comparisons
Commenters quickly spotted the hairstyle’s similarity to Kris Jenner’s signature short locks, pointing out the resemblance between mother…
ASB, Westpac cut fixed mortgage rate to 4.49%, latest banks to drop after ANZ, BNZ ahead of OCR
The move sees the bank’s fixed one-year rate drop by 26 basis points (bps). Westpac’s fixed six-month rate…
Government’s earthquake rule changes could cut Chateau Tongariro costs by 20%
Kirton said the Government’s proposals were practical, realistic and potentially a huge win for both the Chateau and…
Government energy plan unlikely to cut power bills, expert warns
But while some of the Government’s plans were good, Octopus Energy chief customer officer Margaret Cooney said she…
These globally inspired dishes are tasty ways to cut food waste
If deploying a use-it-up approach while cooking outside your usual repertoire is daunting, Irene Li notes that salads,…
Time to cut the banking anchor: Nick Stewart
This policy response, designed to address what they characterised as a once-in-a-century crisis, has instead gummed up our…
Advice: Our daughter has cut us off. I have apologised, but my husband won’t
Your husband’s stance also reflects a common marital belief: parents should always present a united front. That works…
Auckland residents ‘horrified’ as native trees cut down in Freemans Bay
A number of residents were unhappy with the move. “It’s outrageous, I’m really upset. Native trees being cut…
Interest rate markets raise odds of big Official Cash Rate cut in October
Before the release, BNZ was the most pessimistic of the banks with its forecast of a 0.5% decline…
The US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and the NZ market’s big bounce – Stock Takes
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell described the bank’s move as a “risk management cut”. “Powell is saying employment…