Whangārei mum with stage 4 melanoma racing to fund life-saving treatment
“Now they’re saying melanoma cells can stay dormant in your body, and given the right environment they can…
Companies race to lodge interest in Government’s $200 million gas exploration fund
Luxon said that the possibility of the ban on offshore gas exploration returning could “pose an insurmountable barrier…
Google parent Alphabet to raise $134b to fuel AI expansion
Microsoft has issued similar warnings about capacity shortfalls. To help close that gap, Alphabet said it plans to…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council agrees lower rates rise, new $20m fund, bus fare increase
The council approved $1 million for regional reorganisation planning and $170,000 towards the recently signed Western Bay of…
Auckland Council locks in record 7.9% rates rise for 2026/2027 to fund City Rail Link
Brown pointed out during the debate today that “actually a lot of work” was done to get to…
Mount Maunganui cat shooting: Reward offered to catch killer, memorial fund for animal charity set up
Police are investigating the incident, including whether there was a link to notes threatening to “poison” a fluffy…
Inside John Tamihere’s six-figure Waipareira Trust bonus and his long war with Charities Services
There is long-established case law that prohibits charities from involvement – especially the funding of – partisan politics.…
Western Bay Emergency Response Fund hands out $293k in recovery grants
Heavy rain brought down more than 40 slips, including one that took the lives of six holidaymakers at…
Accused ex-lawyer Rohineet Sharma fights laundering charge in $600k scam case
He received another $400,000 payment into his Kiwibank account in February 2023, which it’s accepted was the proceeds…
Saudi Arabia wealth fund to stop funding LIV Golf after 2026 season
LIV’s deep-pocketed backers in Riyadh were rumoured to have cooled on the extravagantly expensive project, which has reportedly…
Bay of Plenty gets $10k tourism boost in Government storm recovery fund
“We have a new business events strategy, Out of the Boardroom and Into the Blue, which successfully positions…
Louise Upston defends $40m events package after Act slush fund claim
League fans will also get to enjoy New Zealand hosting its first State of Origin match. Other events…