Wellington residents facing lower water bills after Tiaki Wai backs down
Up to July, Wellington region’s residents pay on average about $2100 in water charges through their rates bills.…
Budget 2026: House price growth forecast down, is era of 6% annual house price growth over?
Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen called the new forecasts “much more realistic”, while Cotality chief property economist Kelvin…
Horse racing: One of racing’s great administrators to be missed as Castles steps down
“But after careful consideration, it has become the only realistic option for me and my family. “Racing has…
First XV rugby: St Kentigern crush King’s to power into Auckland 1A lead
Perhaps as beaten finalists for the past three years, St Kentigern still have to shake off a reputation…
Melbourne girl, 15, ‘angry’ at Royal Children’s Hospital staff, refuses life-saving cancer treatment
But the procedure is not without its own risks, including graft-versus-host disease, infertility, dysfunction of various organs such…
NZ sharemarket trades flat, down 0.1% – Market close
Leading stocks Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Infratil, Ryman Healthcare, Mainfreight and Goodman NZ are reporting their latest financial…
Police chase Head Hunter gang member in car on rims across Auckland’s North Shore
“No pursuit was initiated, however, the Police Eagle helicopter was quick to pick up the vehicle and track…
Kiwi mum on missing subtle signs of ovarian cancer
Even when Laura’s urine test initially suggested infection, the antibiotics were stopped when results came back clear. “I…
Search for missing Whakatāne diver stood down for evening
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Sauna closed at Napier’s Ocean Spa after fumes cause health risk for customers
The sauna reopened on May 8, but closed again after further complaints, and remains closed. “We took a…
NZ sharemarket down almost 4% year to date – Market close
Shane Solly, portfolio manager with Harbour Asset Management, said the index swings were the combination of Infratil’s $500m…
Coroner urges whitebait safety after 78-year-old Paul Finlay swept down river
“If worn, a lifejacket would have offered a greater chance for him to self-rescue and regain the shore,…