Government 4% rates cap puts pressure on Tauranga council services
If implemented, the rates cap would not come into force until in 2028. With annual rates increases of…
Government confirms plan to sell Chorus debt, will invest in infrastructure
“The alternative would be to wait another five to 10 years for Chorus to repay the Crown,’ she…
Local Government Minister Simon Watts responds after judge voids Sth Auckland election result amid voter fraud claims
Turnout in other Auckland areas dropped, but voting numbers in Papatoetoe increased by more than 7%, with all…
Ministers deny number of job losses decided in proposed ministry merger
The spokesperson couldn’t speculate on how many jobs would be lost as a result. “It is too early…
Primary sector exports forecast to hit record $62b in June 2026 year
Input costs were also easing thanks to lower interest rates. The popularity of New Zealand apples and kiwifruit…
Hawke’s Bay: Truckies rapt as funding announced for Fernhill Bridge strengthening
Large trucks have been making up to 40km return detours to make deliveries, according to an advocacy group.…
Extreme saving and an inheritance helped Jake buy a mortgage-free $415,000 Burlington condo
Open this photo in gallery: Illustration by Diana Bolton After five years of planning and saving and a…
More than 1.3 million Kiwis passports due to expire by 2027 as minister urges early renewal
Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is urging New Zealanders to prepare for the pile-up and plan…
Jamie Dimon says soft skills like emotional intelligence and communication are vital as AI cuts jobs
AI is transforming the job industry, and eliminating some roles in the process. But Jamie Dimon says soft…
China ends tax break on condoms in push to lift falling birth rate
“Decisions about having children in China today are shaped primarily by broader economic and lifestyle factors, such as…
Canadian former director of Philadelphia Art Museum says she was the target of a ‘coup’
Open this photo in gallery: Sasha Suda joined the Philadelphia Art Museum in 2022 after departing her role…
Former Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson warns Auckland housing plan could cost National votes
About 450 people packed a public meeting on Plan Change 120 in the Prime Minister’s Botany electorate on…