Sand Safaris liquidation: MBIE tourism-related loan of over $450,000 likely lost
The remaining $469,000 is now owed to Crown Regional Holdings Ltd (CRHL) the holding company for MBIE’s investments…
Labour reveals policy to forgive student loan debt as party kicks off election campaign
The cut, first available from April 1, 2027, would be received once students had stayed in New Zealand…
Big Japan banks’ domestic loan share marks 1st sustained post-bubble rise
Finance Increase in lending margins, financing demand have MUFG, others looking inward The share of Japan’s national banks…
Westpac home loan rates: Two-year rate to drop as other rates rise
The planned changes come as rising geopolitical tensions cause wholesale rates to surge, Westpac NZ’s product, sustainability and…
5 early signs to watch: Lifestyle creep sneaks in after every promotion; how to overcome it
A promotion brings more income and reasons to celebrate. Soon, better restaurants, extra subscriptions and frequent shopping can…
First Home Loan: Why National’s $300,000 income cap could push up house prices – Nadine Higgins
Chris Bishop, Housing Minister and National’s housing spokesman, acknowledged this back in 2024 when the Government abolished the…
5 hacks to save more money: Finance lessons from Indian mothers that make you richer every week
Growing up, Shabana thought her mother worried too much about every rupee. Then her first salary disappeared before…
Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking as National pledges more help for first-home buyers
National’s latest campaign promise would see buyers earning up to $300,000 eligible for the 5% deposit scheme. Since…
Air Force helicopter sets world record, squadron leader says military pilot training still a good option
“It is a fleet leader, and what that means is it is the highest-flying aircraft in the NH90…
‘Precious visual record’: London abuzz with excitement as iconic Bayeux Tapestry returns home after almost 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, triggering a phenomenal…
Election 2026: National pledges lower student loan repayments for graduates staying in NZ, new penalties on Kiwis overseas
“For those who are overseas and are not repaying the student loan that New Zealand taxpayers funded, we…
South Pacific Growers: Hawke’s Bay apple grower in receivership, unlikely to repay $13m Government loan
“South Pacific Growers Ltd received a $13 million Government loan from the North Island Weather Event Fund in…