Ombudsman sides with Government to keep expensive Northland highway costs under wraps
Sharp appealed to the Ombudsman, who sided with the Ministry of Transport, which argued that releasing its estimated…
Whakatāne rates drop to seventh highest as mayor slams ‘shonky’ report
The local council with the lowest average residential rates was Ōtorohanga district at $2554. This is the first…
China ‘Madman of Science’ believes budget space travel is viable after low-cost rocket launch
An innovator in China has successfully launched a self-developed low-cost rocket, proving the feasibility of budget space exploration…
New Diocesan School for Girls principal Dr Sandra Hastie on surviving ‘dirt file’ leak at her last school – and her plans for Dio
Although she wasn’t the principal at Somerville House when the document was created – she arrived there in…
Inland Revenue urges crypto-asset investors to become tax compliant
New Zealand is implementing the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), which was developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation…
Wellington rates doubled since 2012, among most expensive in New Zealand, new report finds
Wellington’s commercial rates were also the highest of the sample cities, making up 2.4% of capital value. The…
Is Buying Expensive Ham Really Better For Your Health?
Processed and ultra-processed deli meat often makes for concerning health headlines. But can looking at how our meats…
Hawke’s Bay’s cheapest and most expensive house sales for 2025: From a $5.15m apartment to $57k cottage
“Prices at this level are also more common in smaller centres,” she said. “Wairoa’s average house price is…
Samoa airport fee increase sparks wrath of global airline group, concern for diaspora and tourism
Hee said Iata was urging the Government to reconsider the fee increases and engage the industry in better…
Retail crime advisory group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
This week, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced the group would disband in May, four months earlier than planned.…
Bay of Plenty regional councillors debate local government reform proposal
Dubbed the biggest change in local government since 1989, the proposal aims to strip out duplication in the…
How Thailand got too expensive.
Thailand was once the ultimate value-for-money destination. Cheap eats, affordable hotels, unforgettable experiences. That era is over. In…