Fuel relief: How New Zealand’s $50 support package compares with support overseas
Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis stressed the need for New Zealand to live within its means and…
Hastings McCain vegetable factory to shut in 2027, jobs at risk
A McCain spokesperson said the Hawke’s Bay plant would close at the conclusion of this year’s processing and…
Fuel prices: Government to announce support package for families under the pump as petrol hits $4 a litre in some areas
To be eligible for a full credit, a family must have a working family member and a combined…
Netball: Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic co-captains Erena Mikaere and Georgie Edgecombe on shared leadership
Her weekly routine is split between team trainings in Tauranga and her own strength and conditioning work back…
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…
Winston Peters’ State of the Nation: Former National minister Alfred Ngaro to stand for NZ First
Unfortunately for Ngaro, he didn’t introduce himself at the start of his speech and had to say his…
Black Caps v South Africa: Jimmy Neesham to captain New Zealand for first time in fourth T20
The 33-year-old was hit in the fourth over but continued batting, finishing with the Black Caps’ top score,…
Family Court awards son cut from mother’s will 65% of estate originally given to uncle
His uncle defended the claim, asserting “disentitling conduct” by his nephew. Lawyer Glenn Mason, acting for the uncle,…
NZ20 v Big Bash League: Will Black Caps, White Ferns strike over domestic T20 future?
And while strike action is not what the players want, some of New Zealand’s highest-profile stars will not…
Balloons over Waikato: The Zuru connection to the hot air balloon festival
“When we were kids, Mat built a miniature hot air balloon as part of a school science project,…
Election 2026: The Opportunity Party reveals candidates, promises more on the way
“I was really privileged to have both an urban and rural upbringing and those two styles of living…
Balloons over Waikato festival: What to expect from Hamilton’s dawn lifts
On many weekend mornings, several balloons will launch together across the region. “It’s not unusual to see seven…