Westpac home loan rates: Two-year rate to drop as other rates rise
The planned changes come as rising geopolitical tensions cause wholesale rates to surge, Westpac NZ’s product, sustainability and…
Woolworths proposes cutting about 130 customer support roles in New Zealand
“Right now our primary focus is on supporting those team members and ensuring customers are not impacted while…
Kiwis still don’t trust brands. Can AI save the relationship? – Storm Day
In some cases, technology has added to the frustration. Many brands have shifted customers towards digital channels. But…
Jon Bon Jovi sparks concern after abruptly cutting concert short – NZ Herald
Jon Bon Jovi sparks concern after abruptly cutting concert short NZ HeraldJon Bon Jovi abruptly ends show at Madison…
Government’s $60m handout for Fletcher Building’s NZ cement production is a quick fix, but not a good one – Kate MacNamara
New Zealand taxes the industrial emitters of greenhouse gases. This happens through the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) whereby…
Election 2026: Green Party unveils $980m plan for new public energy company Kiwipower
“That means warmer Kiwi homes, community-owned power, solar on rooftops and a new generation company, designed to solve…
Air New Zealand captain’s dream career in limbo after brain cancer diagnosis
With Beatson now looking to specialist care and unfunded treatments, while facing a high-risk second surgery and the…
The banned product that could hold up cutting power bills for renters
But there’s a big catch – they currently can’t be used in New Zealand. Worksafe has prohibited the…
Is National’s compulsory KiwiSaver really about cutting NZ Super? – Toby Moore
New Zealanders are often told of the looming fiscal pressures the country faces, due to the rising future…
Hospital failed Māori patient seeking return of womb intact, HDC finds
In a decision released today, Commissioner Morag McDowell acknowledged the “serious implications” of tissue being returned without testing,…
Judge discharges businessman who cut native trees on public land near Tasman property
In the Nelson District Court today the businessman was granted a discharge without conviction on charges described as…
S&P warns rates cap likely to hit core council services, reducing library and pool hours
In its latest report, it has warned the incoming cap could result in more councils reducing library and…