Govt tells councils to submit radical reform plans in next three months ‘or we will do it for you’
Local Government Minister Simon Watts reiterated the ultimatum, saying the status quo was no longer feasible. “For areas…
Christopher Luxon thinks other countries may join landmark Singapore food for fuel deal
Luxon said he discussed with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong the potential for other countries to sign up…
Unemployment data: Why economists fear stagflation risk for NZ jobs – The Front Page
Labour market data for the first quarter is due from Stats NZ on Wednesday. NZ Herald business editor…
Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming pays back $500 for taxpayer-funded stays at hotels during affair
“I note NZ Police policy for sensitive expenditure requires spending to be reasonable and able to withstand parliamentary…
BNZ’s books take $352m hit as bank accounts for fact AI is seeing software age increasingly quickly
This made a $253m dent in its statutory net profit in the half year. At $494m, it was…
Horse racing: Big New Zealand First donors argue for tax breaks to save ‘unsustainable’ racing industry
Both Vela and Lindsay are donors to NZ First. In 2023, they each donated $65,000 to the party.…
Cadillac Championship: Ryan Fox finishes strong for another top 30 on PGA Tour
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Unemployment preview: Economists predict jobs holding steady for now
“Higher-frequency indicators have pointed to a modest lift in jobs in recent months, though not outpacing the growth…
Formula 1: Liam Lawson in line for upgraded 11th place start in Miami Grand Prix as former teammate faces disqualification
While luck didn’t go his way in sprint qualifying 24 hours earlier, Lawson did put in a better…
Kiwi retailers bracing for ‘significant downturn’ amid Middle East conflict
Nearly half (49%) of respondents intended to absorb what costs they can, while 18% are considering consolidating by…
Masterton river search: Police respond to call for help near Dixon St
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Auckland man avoids conviction for allowing teen sex work at his Kohimarama home
The judge voiced suspicion that the defendant might have underplayed, to a degree, his involvement in the scheme.…