New Year’s Day weather: Heavy morning rain for centre of New Zealand; Auckland, Southland set for nice days
“Northerlies will become strong in the morning, gusting 90km/h and then easing in the evening.” The Auckland and…
Tasman floods recovery expected to cost $50m, and four key routes remain closed
Nelson Tasman Emergency Management Group recovery manager Richard Kirby said the repair bill after the floods was estimated…
New Zealand Christmas weather: Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likely
Griffin said Auckland would still experience a few showers on Christmas Day but the worst would have eased…
Northland Christmas Day weather: Far North rain turns to localised showers
Temperatures will be warm, with a 25C high forecast for Whangārei, he said. Corrigan advised Northlanders wanting to…
Land ahoy: New fields for Napier Pirates of Park Island
Napier Pirate chairman Graham Atkins said the club had been making-do with fragmented facilities across multiple sites, and…
Serious crash closes SH1 near Kaiwaka, diversions and delays expected
A car can be seen facing sideways on the left-hand side of the road with its front completely…
Government gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029
The remainder of the racecourse cost will be borne by $57m in co-funding from HBRI and New Zealand…
Multi-vehicle crash shuts SH20 Maioro St on-ramp, delays for drivers
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Reserve Bank makes it cheaper for banks to meet controversial capital rules – savings expected to be passed onto customers
The changes will enable banks to replace some of the high-cost, high-quality capital they have to hold with…
Filmmaker Rob Reiner’s son to be formally charged with parents’ murder
Entertainment outlet TMZ said the bodies were found on Sunday afternoon by the couple’s daughter, who told police…
House price predictions: Treasury reveals forecasts for annual growth in 2026 to 2030 years
Finance Minister Nicola Willis during her HYEFU lockup presentation at the Treasury. Photo / Mark Mitchell These house…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…