Western Bay rates rise held below forecast but fears bigger hike could follow
(Scroll down for a breakdown of both city and district rates by property value.) Western Bay Mayor James…
From Filipino kitchens to Instagram feeds: Ube’s rise across NZ cafes
While many local consumers are first drawn to its vibrant purple colour, the vegetable’s appeal goes beyond its…
Apple raises prices for MacBooks and iPads, as memory costs soar over AI
The Apple TV streaming device rose from US$130 to US$200. For now, the price of the iPhone –…
‘I’ve had students deny the Holocaust in class’: Far-right extremism on the rise in classrooms
“PPTA members believe that teachers and schools should not be left to face these challenges alone. The education…
Jeremy Clarkson’s prostate cancer diagnosis reveal sparks ‘record rush’ for checks
The surge followed the release of the final two episodes of Clarkson’s Farm series five, in which Jeremy’s…
Jamie Beaton on Crimson’s rise from teen start-up to global edtech group
A handful of legitimate billionaires were listed on the Companies Office among the first non-New Zealand shareholders. Ten…
Te Huia train fares to rise 25% as Waikato councillors back increase
The council said that rising diesel costs, linked to the Middle East war, also influenced the decision, with…
Central banks expect their gold reserves to rise as de-dollarization continues
Commodities 84% of survey respondents see such holdings increasing in next five years A World Gold Council survey…
Viva Beauty Awards 2026: Breakthrough Of The Year Goes To The Whitening Co. What’s Behind Its Rise To Success?
The Whitening Co. won this year’s Breakthrough Of The Year Award, presented by Pure Mama. Who they are:…
How younger investors are using Sharesies to get ahead – Diana Clement
Sharesies customers in this age band currently have just under half of their investments in individual companies (47.8%).…
Is health insurance worth it as premiums rise and surgery costs soar?
You may also find you need a horrifically expensive drug not funded by Pharmac that would be covered…
Doctors urge vaccination as flu rates in New Zealand tipped to rise with colder weather
University of Auckland’s Dr Ji Yeon Park said people need to be aware the flu is more than…