Consumer confidence stays weak despite Reserve Bank rate cuts
“Reductions in the official cash rate and the related falls in mortgage rates will help to boost many…
Rugby Championship: Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s tribute to time in NZ with Ardie Savea’s family
The All Blacks called the two rugby powerhouses’ friendship “iconic”. Ahead of the Rugby Championship blockbuster at Eden…
Senate confirms Trump adviser to top Fed role, despite central bank’s independence
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the only Republican who voted against confirming Miran. The vote was otherwise…
Justin Bieber posts ‘Bieber family’ rules despite speculation over marriage
Justin faced backlash earlier this year after confessing he had told his wife “she would never be on…
Bay of Islands marina fast‑tracked but developers yet to commit
The proposed marina includes berthage for 250 vessels, a public boat ramp, trailer parking, and a commercial precinct…
Judge fines Gisborne wholesaler $140k for toy cars that posed risk to young children
The charges were laid under fair trading laws after it was found the small cars failed to meet…
60‑year‑old Massey Ferguson 10 baler still making hay for Howarth family
The baler is not self-propelled and gets its power takeoff (PTO) from the tractor pulling it. The operator…
China auto price war rages on despite regulatory crackdown
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Missing memorial seat found across Cook Strait after being washed out to sea in Tasman floods
Jack Robertson’s missing memorial seat was discovered on Waikanae Beach, Kāpiti Coast. “I’d like to say how special…
NZ sharemarket closes lower as tech stocks buoyed by Oracle update – Market close
“It’s really mixed here. Oracle’s announcement has obviously validated the tech side, but I suppose there’s a lot…
Briscoe Group flags cautious full-year forecast despite resilient sales
Online sales rose over the period, lifting to 19.36% of the mix of total group sales. Briscoe Group…
Thomas Sewell: Calls to deport New Zealand-born neo-Nazi from Australia likely to fail
He has not entered any pleas and was remanded in custody to face Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday.…