Treasury revises advice after initial scepticism of $1 billion LNG terminal
“There is a theoretical case for intervention in the context of economic security. However, in practice, we consider…
Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win rental ruling against Lower Hutt couple
Facebook exposes dog According to a recently released Tenancy Tribunal decision the landlords had approved the tenants having…
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…
GDP growth not as strong as hoped in fourth quarter
On an annual average basis, GDP was up 0.2% to December 2025, compared with the year ended December…
Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction, study says
The researchers then looked at the effect of drugs including alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, nicotine and opioids over three…
Auckland Transport to compensate 71yo passenger who broke back in public bus
She said the driver stopped the bus and checked on her but offered no apology, while another passenger…
NZ Super payments should be deferred to 72, with a lower pension paid from 65 – Richard Prebble
In 1976, there were about eight working-age New Zealanders for every person over 65. Today, the ratio is…
Why smarter fleets mean lower costs
How data, leasing and optimisation are reshaping business fleets. Harry Fox has a clear view of how New…
Heavy end to week as big stocks drag sharemarket 1% lower – Market close
Salt Funds Management managing director Matt Goodson said the market felt heavy to end the week. “There were…
Higher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay rises
When the change was announced, Treasury said it expected 80% of the employer cost to be met by…
Far North roads: Locals welcome NZTA move to lower SH1 speed limits
“It needs to be 80 because those three bridges are so narrow, the trucks have gotten wider, there…
Waikato weather: Ōtorohanga and Waipā districts join forces to combat flood damage
Dow said the weather’s long-term impact was going to be “quite substantial”. “The roading’s not going to be…