Fitch puts New Zealand AA+ rating on negative outlook over rising debt
But the AA+ rating reflected New Zealand’s “advanced and wealthy economy, high governance standards, and robust policy framework”.…
Hawke’s Bay brewers call for beer excise tax reduction to bring people back to pubs
Some of that shift can be attributed to the cost of a pint, they said. Draught beer excise…
New World Development revenue sinks 50% as debt reduction drive slows
Property Hong Kong property company reduces year-on-year loss by 44% to HK$3.7bn New World Development’s K11 Musea in…
Theobromine, found in dark chocolate and coffee, associated with slower cellular ageing, study suggests
The researchers used data from participants in two groups: 509 women from the TwinsUK cohort; and 1160 men…
Shaquille O’Neal says he plans to get lip reduction surgery
O’Neal added: “To be brief, I’m not getting any younger. I just wanna stay young, beautiful and hot.”…
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Climate change: Government to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 review
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announcedg the changes in Te Pahu, near Hamilton, at midday, alongside Climate Change Minister…
Reality TV funeral director Fiona Bakulich released from prison after winning sentence reduction on Auckland High Court appeal
Court documents state Bakulich swindled grieving families out of about $18,000 altogether, starting with a $3000 charge in…
NZ June GDP quarter dropped 0.9% – Stats NZ
For the June year, Stats NZ said the decline in GDP was 1.1%. Activity decreased in the June…