Election 2026: National to negotiate fertiliser security agreements, offer $300m in loans for water storage if elected
The $300m in loans was not replacing current private funding, but meant the Government was taking a role…
NZ Foreign Minister: If it’s not Winston Peters, then who?
Its position on Peters remained unchanged, she said. However, the fact it was absent from the formal bottom…
Wellington students react to Labour’s pledge to cut loans by 10% if elected
“No one should have to move overseas to build a future,” he told attendees at Labour’s official election…
Formula 1: Liam Lawson on alert as Red Bull boss sets timeline for 2027 Racing Bulls line-up decision – Alex Powell
Friendly fire It’s been dubbed the unofficial first rule of motorsport: don’t crash into your teammate. But on…
Inside Economics: If the economy still sucks, why is the RBNZ hiking rates?
My understanding is that interest rate increases are designed to slow the economy and thereby slow inflation increases.…
Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training if it wins election
The programme would include a wide variety of trades, he said, from hairdressing to electrical trades and plumbing,…
Footage shows drunk driver who killed new bride called for dad, asking if her rental car is okay
“Can I call my dad? Can I get a phone call? Is that okay?” She continuously ignored police’s…
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-elected
National deputy leader Nicola Willis couldn’t confirm the policy had been through the party’s caucus when asked by…
IRD holds $619 million in unclaimed money: How to check if you’re owed any of it
For many Kiwis, that clock is ticking – and the pot keeps growing bigger. In 2024, there was…
Uefa says it will boycott World Cup if Fifa pushes ahead with private investor proposal
It hopes to raise up to US$4.2 billion ($5.1b) based on a valuation of US$20b for the Fifa…
Shane Jones would be sacked if he was my MP and made ‘kneepads’ remark, Chris Hipkins says
NZ First is an opponent to the free trade agreement (FTA) signed between New Zealand and India. Modi’s…
What not to spend your money on if you want to get ahead – Diana Clement
Furniture, electronics, recreational equipment, holidays, weddings. Borrowing for purchases creates a double hit because you pay for an…