Worried savers look for other options as interest rates fall
Falling interest rates are driving savers to look for other ways to get a better return on their…
Local government reforms: Need for local voices stressed
Regional councils such as ECan may not exist for much longer, under new government plans. File photo. Photo:…
Huge, suspicious recycling centre fire spews smoke over Waiuku
More than 60 firefighters tackled a blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Photo: Supplied A large blaze that tore…
Fire at Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub G.A.Y treated as suspicious
Photo: Google Maps A fire at an Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub at the weekend is being treated as suspicious.…
Australian Senate shut down for 1.5 hours after Pauline Hanson’s burka stunt
By political reporter Maani Truu, ABC Pauline Hanson leaves the Senate, wearing a burka, after proceedings were suspended.…
Heart Kids charity warns of fundraising scam
Heart Kids says it is not involved in the motorcycle fundraiser. Photo: 123RF Heart Kids is warning it…
Reserve Bank set to deliver further cut to official cash rate
Photo: RNZ Reserve Bank to deliver a 25 basis point cut to 2.25 percent Attention on how wide…
‘Repeating the same mistakes’: Ex Defence Minister over ‘ticking time bomb’ soldier
Former defence minister Ron Mark. Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas A former defence minister says the story of…
This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents
By Rhea Mogul, CNN Hayli Gubbi volcano in the Afar region in Ethiopia’s northeast erupted on Sunday, 23…
Resource consent woes: Owners feel let down by developer, agents, lawyers and council
Single Mum Christine O’Connor (left) said she doesn’t have the money for the works needed, or to take…
Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world’s largest city, according to UN
By Max Walden, ABC The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is one of 19 megacities across Asia. Photo: ABC…
New building for equipment maintenance and repairs at Burnham Military Camp opened
Defence Minister Judith Collins at the groundbreaking ceremony for the $82.7 million regional supply building. Construction is expected…