Government considers helping refurbish Channel Infrastructure’s empty Marsden Point fuel storage tanks
Speaking to the Herald, Resources Minister Shane Jones said, “I can tell you very lucidly, Channel Infrastructure have…
French prosecutors suspect Elon Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value
X’s lawyer in France was not immediately available for comment. Replying on X in French to a link…
Hamilton Zoo’s $1.7m land purchase to boost rhino, giraffe and savannah herds
Instead, the zoo had plans to increase numbers of some of its current animals, including the blackbuck, zebra,…
GDP increase ‘disappointing’ as Government spending boosts growth and households reluctant to spend
It jumped 2.5% over the quarter for its biggest lift since December 2021. “The fact that central government…
Rotorua pensioners get extra time as housing rent increase postponed until June
The shift from council management was also intended to give tenants access to government housing assistance that was…
REINZ data: House prices show biggest monthly increase in two and a half years
“This assessment of a more stable market is reinforced by less negative trends for house prices and the…
Napier’s squabbling councillors get the region’s biggest pay bump
Roger Brownlie remains Mayor Richard McGrath’s deputy mayor until the Tuesday meeting’s vote, a council spokesperson has confirmed.…
More than 120 families saved from domestic violence by Pet Refuge last year as harm levels spike
Alice spent 100 days living in her car with her teenage son and dog after leaving her violent…
Ruapehu District Council commits to 9% rates increase for 2026-27
The council said at the time that the site had been “overwhelmed” by the volume of waste, with…
Commerce Commission warns businesses over petrol surcharges and price rises
Analysis of changes to fuel pricing will be provided on the commission’s website, giving a snapshot of how…
Petrol prices increase by as much as 14 cents in first week of Middle East conflict
At BP Wanaka, petrol hit $2.90 this week. Meanwhile, the price of 95 octane petrol has already surpassed…
Renewable energy defies Trump’s attacks, reaching a new record
U.S. utilities generated a record amount of energy from renewable sources last year, even as the Trump administration…