Co-operative Bank hikes mortgage rates by massive 30 basis points
The bank’s standard two-year fixed rate will increase from 4.99% to 5.29%, while its three-year term moves from…
Road user charge calculator: How much could you pay?
The 70c per litre fuel tax is also subject to GST so switching to road user charges will…
The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
Other compulsory payments can sometimes add thousands of dollars more. That equates to an average 9% jump since…
Study discovers wells containing 40,000-year-old groundwater, warns of taking too much water
The median age of groundwater in the Heretaunga Plains Aquifer at a depth of 20-30 metres. Photo /…
Roger Samson’s ‘excessively corroded’ trailer broke apart and hit car, killing young mum
A large number of Hana-Wetere’s whānau were also in court to hear Samson enter his guilty plea, while…
Europe demands more work on US deal for Russia-Ukraine war
The source said they did not understand why Washington was hurrying towards a deal, but that “everyone” was…
Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe will be paid $166,304, up about 3.25% from $161,075. His councillors are in line…
Many households paying too much for broadband, NZ Compare warns
Speed was cited as an important factor in choosing a plan, but almost half of the people surveyed…
All Blacks v Ireland: The business of the ABs – Richie McCaw on building the brand, the state of the game and his frustrations over TMO, kicking
He is ostensibly here for a board meeting of New Zealand Rugby Commercial, the arm of the sport…
Severe weather watches upgraded to warnings as Labour Day storm nears
The West Coast was cut off this week following closures on State Highways due to damage from the…
Lotto: Are you tonight’s $28m Powerball jackpot winner?
Meanwhile, one fortunate player in East Auckland secured a $400,000 prize with their Strike Four win. Last weekend,…
Premature baby Sophie Neho defies odds as Dargaville-based parents vow not to give up
“If we didn’t get the second opinion, Sophie would not be here,” Jackson said. Sophie Neho pictured soon…