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…
Electric motorbike maker FTN Motion grows after move to Hamilton
He said shortly after the launch of the new XR model, with a maximum speed of 85km/h, FTN…
Judge rejects Trump’s latest bid to overturn his hush-money conviction
A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team, in a statement, called Hellerstein’s decision “baseless and lawless”. Within hours, the…
Japan-bound Magpies and Hurricanes star loosie Devan Flanders opens up on his ‘why’
Mark Story Deputy editor·Hawkes Bay Today· 28 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Summerset raises deferred management fees from 25% to 30% for new residents
Retirement Villages Residents Association of NZ national president Brian Peat. His organisation opposes such fee rises and Peat…
Prince Harry’s UK move ‘driven by desire to get closer to King Charles’
Harrold added: “I think the King will be delighted to have his son and daughter-in-law closer to home.…
Tenants to pay 80% of market rent at affordable housing development in Tairāwhiti
The Government contributed $49m, while Toitū Tairāwhiti provided the rest. Toitū Tairāwhiti Housing strategy manager Kararaina Calcott-Cribb said…
New Zealand energy stalemate: Waiting for demand is holding back the power network – Danielle Uniza
Danielle Uniza, Policy Manager, Infrastructure New Zealand. The pattern repeats everywhere you look. Consenting favours whatever generation technology…
Rhythm and Vines: Pop star Benee hints future festivals might relocate to Hamilton
It won’t be the first time Benee has played both festivals in a single year either, having performed…
Friends That Invest’s Simran Kaur on leaving NZ to move to New York
“There are some complicated feelings around that when you don’t want the brain drain to happen, but then…
Media Insider: RNZ to cut 25-30 roles in major cost-cutting move
“I am sharing it because we must work on this together and get the best outcome for our…
Let a sleeping dog lie: Family asks Purewa Cemetery to return concrete Labrador to father’s grave
“When it comes to family, these things are very personal. They’ve been there for a long time and…