Tauranga City Councillors get 15.56% pay rise, mayor’s salary increases to $193k
Drysdale said: “I think this is sensible”. “Obviously, we’ve got a pool of money that we have to…
Late surge lifts NZ market to start new week with small rise – Market close
Goodson said food and administration prices and local authority rates were still strong but rental inflation was pulling…
NZ workers reveal the pay rise they would leave their job for
“At a time where wages might be stagnating, workers backing themselves to jump into a new job can…
Central Hawke’s Bay teen finds career inspiration backstage at World of Wearable Art
“I’ve always been creative and into art and painting. My dream is to work in special effects movie…
Fritter Festival paused for 2026 as costs rise and ticket sales fall
Food, wine and beer are staples of Northland’s Fritter Festival. Photo / NZME Northland Events Centre Trust chief…
Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe will be paid $166,304, up about 3.25% from $161,075. His councillors are in line…
Will the AI boom become a bubble? – The Prosperity Project
However: “I’m hesitant to use the word bubble,” Lister said. “The market is definitely expensive and investors need…
Waikato Regional Theatre set for January debut as Teeks headlines opening night
He has been working on a new album recently which is nearing completion, while his latest single, Red…
MBIE launches crackdown on non-compliance in beauty industry
“The beauty sector has seen a rise in complaints and referrals, especially in the Waikato and Wellington areas,”…
Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier retreats 8km in weeks, fastest on record
The research was led by Naomi Ochwat, a University of Colorado glaciologist, who had been studying other ice…
The Body Shop returns under new local owners after liquidation – On The Up
But now the business is coming back with a locally owned franchise named Version3 Limited rebuilding the brand…
Mental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help rise
Although the number of mental health crisis calls has decreased in recent years, those that are urgent are…