Prime Minister Chris Luxon says plan to hike fuel tax likely to be shelved but Cabinet to have final say
Luxon also addressed National’s pledge to lower student loan repayments for graduates who stay in New Zealand, saying…
East Coast conservationist rescues two wild emu chicks from feral cat
“The farmer thought it could be another income source but didn’t realise how much grass they could eat.…
Simon Parker’s size is no longer enough for All Blacks selection – Gregor Paul
In came new coach Dave Rennie, who picked Parker in his 34-man squad for the Nations Championship, but…
Letters: Winston Peters and channels of accountability; science and sexual consent
No lawyer would be able to make the comments Peters did. The Standards Committee under section 130(c) has…
Search halted for missing baby as it emerges mum went to police before South Australia murder-suicide
“Additionally, a range of factors, including the search environment and prevailing weather conditions, significantly reduce the likelihood of…
Why the Warriors could be frontrunners to sign NRL Penrith Panthers legend Nathan Cleary – Nathan Limm
Set to enter the NRL in 2028, PNG will be salivating at the prospect of reuniting Cleary with…
Kāinga Ora’s Wellington Arlington development to be scaled back after $50m spent, Bishop reveals
After costs blew out in 2023, Arlington was among a number of Kāinga Ora developments paused after a…
The hidden cost of living longer – why retirement plans often fall short
It can significantly reduce the wealth available to pass between generations and reshape how retirement assets should be…
Cyclone Gabrielle: Flood risk 2C category removed for 75 Pōrangahau homes as resilience project advances
With the first phase of the Pōrangahau Flood Resilience Project now well into construction, the 75 properties met…
Auckland volunteer firefighters refuse to provide ‘back-up’ for Fire and Emergency during union strike periods
“We haven’t become volunteer firefighters to provide a back-up to Fire and Emergency during strike periods,” he told…
Winton Land will no longer appeal $100k Employment Relations Authority ruling in wake of CEO Chris Meehan’s resignation
It followed a sudden announcement last month that Meehan was taking leave from his chief executive role for…
Spark revamps overseas roaming charges, cheapest option no longer available
This meant many customers were buying a second pack, raising the total price to between $50 and $60…