Outgoing ANZ CEO Antonia Watson doubles down on her capital gains tax call. What else would she like from the next government?
Yet, a 2024 comment she made in support of a capital gains tax perhaps saw her garner the…
New Zealand energy stalemate: Waiting for demand is holding back the power network – Danielle Uniza
Danielle Uniza, Policy Manager, Infrastructure New Zealand. The pattern repeats everywhere you look. Consenting favours whatever generation technology…
Is it really bad to cook with extra virgin olive oil?
Unlike refined oils, extra virgin olive oil is mechanically extracted without the refining processes used to produce many…
Why Sweden’s approach to youth work could close New Zealand’s skills gap – Cecilia Robinson
In Sweden, work does not suddenly begin at 18. Young people are introduced to it gradually. They see…
Christopher Luxon firmly backs NZ’s defence spending after Pete Hegseth’s ‘freeloading’ accusation
He said spending 2.5% of the country’s GDP on defence was “a start and a good place for…
Woman who nearly lost home in mistaken identity case receives $1000 from stranger for legal fees
She borrowed $1735 from her family to pay for her legal fees, then sent Francis multiple requests to…
How to avoid being friendless at 40: Fix these common mistakes men make
If you’re not posting stories and at the top of DMs, you disappear from others’ consciousness. We live…
Disabled teenager living in Rotorua Hospital for more than five months
She lived with her husband Ryan, Jakob’s stepfather, and their 9-year-old daughter Luuka. “We can’t control him at…
Auckland pack rape trial: Defendant recalls meeting German backpacker in K Rd club, little else
Jurors began watching the two-hour recorded interview, in which B communicated through broken English but was aided at…
Queenstown housing boom leaves rentals lagging as homes sit empty or move to Airbnb
In 2024 alone, only Auckland and Christchurch, with much larger populations, approved more new homes. More than 1500…
2026 Calendar: Public holidays, long weekends, daylight saving and everything else you need to plan your year
Day After New Year’s Day, January 2, is on a Friday. Wellington Anniversary, January 19 – Monday Auckland…
Northland mayors urge local focus in Government plan to scrap regional councils
The public has until next February to give its feedback and it won’t be until after then that…