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…
Meridian Energy to spill water from Benmore Dam as South Island lakes rise
Meridian has been releasing water from Lake Pūkaki – the country’s biggest hydro lake – since December 3.…
Generate Wealth Weekly: Growing wealth while creating meaningful change
A Cessna Mustang owned by Skyline Aviation and the New Zealand Air Ambulance Service. Photo / NZME Impact…
NZ Avocado CEO Brad Siebert says sector focused on recovery and export gains
Asia Fruit Logistica is the most prominent fruit industry gathering in Asia, which this year featured exhibitors from…
Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll tops 100 as Cebu reels from worst flooding
Only one Negros death had been included in an earlier Government tally of 17 deaths outside Cebu. A…
King takes official steps against Andrew after statement
Letters patent refers to the legal document – issued as an “open letter” – which outlines the decision…
Northland leisure marching team all about fun, fitness and friendship
“Thirty of the teams marched through the morning. The balance finishing after a half hour lunch break, during…
Term deposit rates keep dropping: What investors can do now – Mark Lister
Right now my bank is offering 3.45%, which is a 43% decline. That’s a hefty pay cut, if…
Treasury warns ACC costs unsustainable despite smaller deficit
In addition, its total Outstanding Claims Liability (which includes liability for current claimants into the future) climbed from…
Arrowtown gold hunters unearth rare 70g nugget worth $25,000
“We’ve got a gold panning area for everybody to access just outside of town. You will find gold,…
Stream for free: What I learned after a week of not paying for my content
Could all the free streaming options New Zealand had to offer be a suitable replacement? Streaming is slowly…
Coldplay’s Chris Martin reportedly dating Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas split in 2023 after two years of marriage. Photo / Lionel Hahn, Getty…