Hastings ratepayers asked to choose between two different rate rises
One is a 5.9% rate increase that the council said would keep costs more affordable now but would…
New Zealand market gains on potential peace talks – Market close
“What is different this time is that instead of Iran denying any talks were in progress, some of…
Qantas cuts some Jetstar services to New Zealand amid rising jet fuel prices
Some include routes between Auckland and Sydney and from Sydney to Queenstown, via Melbourne. Jetstar has announced “temporary…
Cannabis possession charges surge 50% in two years, to 8‑year high
While a person can be charged with multiple possession offences in a given year, the number of individuals…
Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates, for now – Jenée Tibshraeny
Swap rates can be volatile, but the rise in recent weeks is notable, as per the graph below…
Rising insurance costs risk turning Australian retirements into a ‘prison’
The promise of Australian retirements is often sold to look something like Carolyn Smith’s. A sea change to…
NZX drops 2% as oil-shock fears send markets tumbling – Market close
The Australian S&P/ASX 200 Index was down 1.73% to 8490.8 points at 6pm NZ time; the Japanese Nikkei…
Government preparing New Zealand for ‘worst-case scenario’ as Iran war continues, fuel prices to rise further, Treasury reckons inflation could be 3.2% in June
Luxon, who repeatedly referenced New Zealand’s lack of control over the war’s trajectory, said the uncertainty surrounding the…
The Best Vintage Stores In NZ – & What To Buy & Sell Right Now
Vintage clothing continues to rise in popularity with mindful shoppers who choose to say no to fast fashion.…
Iran war: Airlines face jet fuel price crisis, Air NZ shares down almost 8%, demand for flights through North America surges
Emirates services out of major hub Dubai have been on and off since the war started on February…
War-driven fertiliser shortage risks higher fresh food prices for shoppers
Much of the Middle East’s fertiliser production – like crude oil and gas – has to pass through…
New Zealand prices of ‘anything attached to fuel’ will rise, logistics boss warns
He said he expected to see an impact in fuel pricing soon which would flow through to freight,…