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:…
Apirana Ave crash in Glen Innes leaves motorcyclist seriously hurt
Diversions are in place as police attend the scene of a serious crash in Glen Innes. 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…
Chilled milk – Fonterra cuts price forecast for current season
Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has cut its forecast milk price for farmer shareholders for the current season to…
House prices ‘broadly flat’ for three years in a row, BNZ economist says
BNZ’s Chief Economist Mike Jones expects house prices to finish 2025 “broadly flat” for a third consecutive year.…
2 mountain climbers fall to their deaths, 2 others rescued on New Zealand’s highest peak
Two mountain climbers have died on Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest peak, and two others from the same group…
2 climbers die, 2 rescued on New Zealand’s Aoraki mountain
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two mountain climbers have died on Aoraki, New Zealand ‘s tallest peak, and…
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…
Bioluminescence spotted off Pāpāmoa coast draws late‑night crowds
“Not every wave had it. The ones closer in and breaking on the shore didn’t have it. It…