Winston Peters on NZ First’s ‘rejuvenation’ and coalition tensions
Historically, the third year in government has not been kind to Winston Peters or his party. New Zealand…
Focus on the 10 Ds for tax and estate planning in the new year
Open this photo in gallery: When thinking about your estate planning, you need to define two things: what’s…
No, early retirement is not worth more than your family and health
Open this photo in gallery: FIRE is a personal finance movement which stands for ‘financial independence, retire early.’brizmaker/iStockPhoto…
Patch the ACA Subsidies, Then Fix the Bigger Health-Care Problem
Despite months of warnings, weeks of haggling and a government shutdown orchestrated to prevent it, the Covid-era subsidies…
How NZ fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings
Analysis: Standardised testing and regular progress assessment became key features of the education system this year, so why…
Three financial lessons to teach your teens in 2026
Open this photo in gallery: A teenage boy shops in a clothing store and checks a budgeting app…
Northland rates freeze: Regional council proposes 0% increase for 2026/27
Northland’s last zero-rate increase was in 2014, also at the regional council. Tipene said the rates freeze would…
China Signals Sustained Fiscal Support for Growth in 2026 Plan
China pledged to broaden its fiscal spending base in 2026, signaling sustained government support to drive growth in…
Horticulture, wine win as NZ agrees India trade deal
Exporters of apples, kiwifruit and wine are among the big winners from a free trade agreement between New…
Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz appointed interim Local Government New Zealand president
“This is a period of significant change thanks to the tsunami of reform looming over local government,” she…
Proposed changes to thalidomide survivors’ support program cause concern
A drug for pregnant women to treat insomnia and morning sickness gave more than 100 Canadians a lifetime…
Hey parents, here’s a 12-month personal finance checklist for 2026
Open this photo in gallery: A month-by-month personal finance checklist can help parents manage their household budget.Doucefleur/iStockPhoto /…