Nicola Willis confirms Budget 2026 spending plans; return to surplus could be slowed
It couldn’t see the books returning to surplus in its forecast period to 2028/29. Rather, it saw the…
Napier’s $6m Emerson St revamp starts in January
Phase 1, costing about $6 million and loan financed, is expected to be completed by next November, but…
AI Boom Will Create Giants, and Topple Overhyped Startups: VC Investor
The AI boom is only just beginning — and it may prove the most lucrative cycle in venture-capital…
Fire and health unions stage one-hour nationwide strike amid warnings of delays, safety threat
“We will answer 111 calls during the hour and respond to fires in strike affected areas, but our…
Ahmedabad to host centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030
Ahmedabad is the key city in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat, home to a 130,000-seater…
Doja Cat slammed by Aussie fans over ‘disrespectful’ Melbourne nightclub appearance
“I think the crowd would have appreciated at least seeing her on stage for more than 15 minutes.…
Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe contest after host insult drama
After Itsaragrisil called for security to intervene, Bosch staged a walkout flanked by Miss Iraq. Other beauty queens…
New Zealand Breakers fall to Perth Wildcats as Christian Doolittle dominates final quarter
For the BNZ Breakers, Jackson-Cartwright put together a typical all-action performance with 22 points, four rebounds, nine assists,…
Whirinaki’s $22m flood project finally under way, State Highway 2 to be raised 1.8m
The key part of the project is raising a 440m section of State Highway 2 to link with…
‘Hawke’s Bay can be tough’ – Local artist brings trans woman’s journey to the stage at Fringe in the ‘Stings 2025
Heke said his connection with the story was deep. “Even though Set in Stone isn’t about me, my…
Media Insider: Screen Production Rebate scheme boosted to draw more international films, TV shows to New Zealand
The Government has announced changes this morning – to be implemented from January – that will lift New…
Media Insider: Screen Production Rebate scheme boosted to draw more international films, TV shows to New Zealand
The Government has announced changes this morning – to be implemented from January – that will lift New…