SSports Read More Warriors v Panthers player ratings: Taine Tuaupiki keeps grip on No 1 jersey, Origin prospects impressJune 1, 2026 3. Ali Leiataua – 4 Overall, it was a tough night, although it ended better than it began.…
NNew Zealand Read More Bay of Plenty Regional Council agrees lower rates rise, new $20m fund, bus fare increaseMay 30, 2026 The council approved $1 million for regional reorganisation planning and $170,000 towards the recently signed Western Bay of…
EEconomy Read More Cotality report shows more than 40% of borrowers are facing higher mortgage rates in next six monthsMay 26, 2026 “That strategy has become much less effective as market mortgage rates rise ahead of any medium term [Official…
NNew Zealand Read More Auckland Council locks in record 7.9% rates rise for 2026/2027 to fund City Rail LinkMay 26, 2026 Brown pointed out during the debate today that “actually a lot of work” was done to get to…
NNew Zealand Read More Last-minute amendment to cut Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed 7.9% Auckland rates rise back to 5.9%May 25, 2026 “This year isn’t business-as-usual; we are funding the country’s biggest transport infrastructure project ever in the City Rail…
BBusiness Read More Hastings businesses concerned as commercial and industrial property rates surge after QV revaluationMay 25, 2026 “He said I might want to take a look and see how it affected me. So I did,…
SSports Read More Warriors v Dragons player ratings: Flying wingers continue to shine in six-game win streakMay 24, 2026 3. Ali Leiataua – 5 Showed some nice touches with ball in hand, although he was forced to…
BBusiness Read More Westpac announces second lot of mortgage rate hikes in May ahead of key Reserve Bank decisionMay 21, 2026 The bank also increased its three-year fixed terms by 6bps to 5.35% (special) and 5.95% (standard). The Reserve…
NNew Zealand Read More Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore warns council amalgamation will not mean cheaper ratesMay 20, 2026 On May 5, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, who is also the Infrastructure Minister, and Local Government Minister…
NNew Zealand Read More KiwiSaver from birth? It’s a big idea worth debating – but the details will decide whether it truly delivers – Generate Wealth WeeklyMay 19, 2026 Beyond the individual benefit, there’s a broader system upside. KiwiSaver has become a cornerstone of New Zealand’s financial…
NNew Zealand Read More Whakatāne rates drop to seventh highest as mayor slams ‘shonky’ reportMay 18, 2026 The local council with the lowest average residential rates was Ōtorohanga district at $2554. This is the first…
EEconomy Read More Australia’s interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?May 17, 2026 As Australian mortgage holders grapple with rising repayments, some countries have not seen interest rate rises in years.…