Mortgage rate of 3.99% – but there’s a catch
Photo: Unsplash/ Artful Homes First-home buyers are being offered a home loan rate of 3.99 percent – which…
Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, road snowfall warnings as winter weather plays havoc
Both Bluebridge and Interislander cancelled ferry sailings across the Cook Strait on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone…
If La Niña takes control of summer there could be heavy rain or a ‘heat dome’
The heatwave that struck Europe during the Northern Hemisphere summer is not necessarily in store for New Zealand.…
Live: Trump meets European leaders, Volodymyr Zelensky for Ukraine talks
Negotiations between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have resumed at the Oval Office in a “leaders…
Homeowners could be left with costs under building consents changes – lawyer
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A property lawyer says homeowners could be…
Transport agency disputes ‘systemic failure’ led to Johnathon Walters’ death
A road worker was crushed on a Remuera street last year by a runaway truck so dodgy it…
Councils, builders pleased with liability changes, but insurers warn of challenges
Building and construction minister Chris Penk (R) and prime minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Councils,…
Thinking about solar? Here are questions to ask
Photo: lighthunter/123RF If you’re wondering solar power is a good option for your house, there are a few…
Marsden Fund says it was given only a day’s notice of further funding cuts
Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti said public good science was still being supported, and the…
Abel Wira on trial for manslaughter after dogs kill landlord Neville Thomson
By Shannon Pitman, Open Justice Journalist of Abel Wira is accused of the manslaughter of Neville Thomson who…
Pay equity: Five unions to take government to court over law changes
Pay equity protesters voice their opinions outside Parliament in May. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Five unions are taking the…
Aratere makes its final sailing across Cook Strait
Cook Strait ferry Aratere sails into in Picton on Monday. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The Aratere is…