Prime Minister Chris Luxon says plan to hike fuel tax likely to be shelved but Cabinet to have final say
Luxon also addressed National’s pledge to lower student loan repayments for graduates who stay in New Zealand, saying…
South Pacific Growers: Hawke’s Bay apple grower in receivership, unlikely to repay $13m Government loan
“South Pacific Growers Ltd received a $13 million Government loan from the North Island Weather Event Fund in…
Labour’s ‘door open’ to Opportunity, senior roles for Te Pāti Māori ‘unlikely’ as Chris Hipkins clarifies vague remarks
Hipkins on Wednesday afternoon spoke to reporters, criticising Luxon and National for focusing on themselves and not important…
Warriors v Titans player ratings: Unlikely hero emerges as Eddie Ieremia-Toeava claims perfect score
Produced a crucial intercept on his own tryline in the opening minutes before scoring his 18th try of…
Te Anau earthquake unlikely to change Alpine Fault risk, scientists continue watching aftershocks
Fry said the earthquake appeared to have occurred in an unusual part of the Earth’s crust and did…
Sailing: Kiwi crews claim championships after impressive run in Germany regattas – On The Up
“What makes this even more special is that Bella and I were in the bronze fleet at our…
National looks to Labour to help pass social media ban for under-16s
While NZ First is supportive of the “intent” of Stanford’s law change, this week a spokesman said the…
OCR hike unlikely to trigger immediate mortgage rate rises or clobber growth – economists
“For the time being, the two-year swap rate, which is a significant determinant of two-year mortgage rates, has…
NZSAS soldier accidentally shot after bullet ricochets off thrown grenade
Several reviews led to an overhaul of training procedures and ultimately New Zealand forging a training relationship with…
Actor Temuera Morrison surprised at ex-Lotto presenter Russell Harrison’s crime but still loves him
King said the ministry was “shocked and disappointed at Harrison’s serious criminal offending”. New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison.…
Fifa World Cup: Why All Whites captain Chris Wood peaking at perfect time for Egypt clash
All that can be allayed. Wood looks sharp, fit and confident. He might be missing some game conditioning…
Unlikely Kin documentary: Rotorua’s Mike Jonathan and Kim Webby bring whale-stranding ritual to screen
“A lot of the public sometimes get offended by what’s happening … ” The Haka Boy Films founder…