Auckland couple avoid jail after violent assaults against two children
During the beatings, Tuakeu would say to the victims, “Why did I have to end up with you?”…
Nearly half of Kiwis plan to spend less this Christmas, Afterpay survey finds
Kiwis are shopping earlier, with 64% of respondents planning to complete most of their buying between September and…
Government to save nearly $2.5 billion in KiwiSaver changes over four years
A spokesman for Minister of Finance Nicola Willis said the forecast $2.467b savings over that period relates to…
Liquidations on track to surpass 2024 total as business failures accelerate
“Post the GFC there was a clear general decline in terms of insolvency appointments, and that dropped even…
Covid response: Reserve Bank admits ‘more aggressive tightening might have reduced inflation sooner’
After cutting the OCR to a low of 0.25% to help businesses and households survive initial Covid lockdowns,…
Tūwharetoa mourns death of paramount chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
He was respected across iwi and government circles for his calm authority and his dedication to kaitiakitanga, particularly…
Tauranga city centre parking: 20‑minute free grace period now in place
Te Papa ward councillor Rod Taylor acknowledged that some hospitality and retail businesses in the city centre were…
UDC Finance makes solid profit but credit losses climb – Stock Takes
UDC continues to make improved profits, with its accounts showing net income rose 39% to $249.84m in fiscal-year…