Study says penguins are bringing forward their breeding season as Antarctica warms
For this study, scientists observed nesting zones of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins between 2012 and 2022 using…
Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates
people need to understand the changes so they could plan with confidence. “Granny flats can make a real…
Whangārei parents fight to save free kids’ bricks and sticks play room
The mother believed it was short-sighted of the council to consider leasing the space to a business. “We…
India set to end 2025 on strong economic footing with high growth, low inflation: Govt
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): India is on track to conclude 2025 as one of its most…
Northland rates freeze: Regional council proposes 0% increase for 2026/27
Northland’s last zero-rate increase was in 2014, also at the regional council. Tipene said the rates freeze would…
The cost of keeping principals: Pay packets at top private schools
While comparable figures are not reported by the public school system, the Ministry of Education provided some ranges…
Government 4% rates cap puts pressure on Tauranga council services
If implemented, the rates cap would not come into force until in 2028. With annual rates increases of…
Home loan shake-up as major banks hike long-term rates, trim six-month fixes
ASB has also lowered its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to 4.65%, which it says is “market-leading”.…
Wellington City Council ratepayers undercharged in accounting ‘error’
“We want to sincerely apologise for this error,” Reeves said. “To prevent this happening again, stronger internal controls…
Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman finally talks market down, as ANZ the latest to hike mortgage rates
ANZ is hiking its 18-month and two-year mortgage rates by 20 basis points, and its three, four, and…
Kiwibank economic outlook: Brighter days ahead with 2026 recovery tipped
Bank economist Sabrina Delgado criticised the Reserve Bank for a “misstep”. While it cut the Official Cash Rate…
Are recent mortgage rate increases justified? Banks accused of putting profits ahead of NZ’s economic recovery
The banks’ moves came as swap rates, which influence longer-term mortgage rates, spiked in the fortnight following the…