Economist asks: Why not cap taxes if we’re capping rates?
Infometrics chief economist Brad Olsen says it’s “ironic” that the government has no proposal to cap taxes. Photo:…
SunLive – New mobile parking camera for Te Puke and Katikati
A roving parking camera is out and about in Te Puke and Katikati this week for training, before…
SunLive – Drunk skipper fined after propeller hits swimmers
A Christmas Eve swimming and fishing trip turned to a bloody disaster in 2022, when two women were…
2025 NZ Rugby Awards: Ardie Savea’s Player of the Year prize caps a dominant year
Savea will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season due to a sabbatical in Japan, but will be…
Storm-damaged trees still causing havoc in South
As farmers continue to clean up after damaging storms smashed the South several weeks ago, stories are emerging…
Deputy mayor hits out at Napier mayor at fourth full meeting of new council: ‘Gross misjudgment and disrespect’
Last triennium, there were two Nga Mānukanuka o te iwi representatives – representing a mana whenua voice –…
Suspected illegal gambling venues uncovered in Auckland raids
“We do have concerns there could be links to organised crime within and are working with the NZ…
Biosecurity doubles Auckland’s surveillance zone for yellow-legged hornets
Yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) and their nests have been found in the Auckland region. Photo: Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity…
Central Hawke’s Bay community Kairakau placed under level 4 water restrictions
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council chief executive Doug Tate said the decision was not made lightly, but one…
Australian content creators feel sting of losing young fans to social media ban
By Christine Chen, Reuters Photo: Pixabay Australian content creators are reporting drops in followers and views a day…
Christmas lights dispute: Melbourne couple warned of $9k council fine
Christmas elves, gingerbread men and teddy bears also feature in the sprawling and flashy sideshow. However, Hume City…
Hilary Swank apologises over LAX baggage claim row with Make-A-Wish mum
The mum said she had lost sight of her husband and children and pulled out her phone. “I…