BNZ cuts one-year fixed mortgage rate below 4.5% as next OCR decision looms
“For someone moving from our current average one-year rate of 5.19% per annum, with a $500,000 mortgage over…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urges Labour leader Chris Hipkins to commit to offshore gas exploration
Labour has said it will bring the ban back for new exploration, with its finance spokeswoman last week…
Court of Appeal rejects Angus McKenzie’s $5m claim against ASB Bank over $18 dispute
McKenzie claimed a further $1.5m spread over three more grievances in which he alleged fraud and theft, missing…
Housing market predictions for 2026: Cotality expecting some growth after ‘subdued’ year
“Overall, property values remain sluggish for now, but conditions may be turning towards some growth in 2026, albeit…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks early prison release after 13 months in detention
As a result, Combs’ legal team are asking for a 14-month sentence with supervised release mandating drug treatment,…
Builder CMP signs deal with South Korea’s Hyundai E&C for 219-unit Takapuna apartment project
The signing ceremony was held last Tuesday with officials from both companies. Hyundai’s newsroom issued a statement on…
New Zealand Open winner to earn direct entry into The Open at Royal Birkdale
“We are humbled to have the continued support of The R&A and would like to extend our sincere…
Economic crunch claims another Wellington cafe as Caffeinated Dragon Games announces closure
Caffeinated Dragon Games said it was having a 50% off sale, starting today, excluding snacks, drinks dice, events…
I’m Adopted founder Alex Gilbert hosts Tauranga meet-up event for adoptees
“It’s about, really, just trying to bring people together who are adopted to talk with each other, share…
Māori Language Week 2025: Northland dad’s te reo journey shapes next generation
It took living on the other side of the world to trigger his desire to learn the language…
Doctors warn of prostate cancer diagnoses doubling as country faces future ‘treatment crisis’
“We’re asking patients to accept second-tier treatment options while watching their disease progress. “This creates an avoidable pathway…
Space science to be celebrated at Mount Maunganui College event
Exact replica of the Mars Rover Curiosity, in the Mars Yard at Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California…