Interest rates are rising, so what’s the best strategy now?
Banks are moving interest rates higher, but the right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through the rest of this year. BNZ…
Govt backs geothermal expansion with $50m funding boost
The Government is going full steam ahead on geothermal energy, unveiling a strategy to double its use by 2040 and committing $50 million in Regional Infrastructure Fund money to help…
Petrol price could hit $4, economists warn
It’s feasible that petrol prices could reach $4 a litre, economists say. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil prices, taking petrol prices with them. Over March,…
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Domestic airfares up 10.6% in year to February
Domestic airfares increased in price 10.6% in the year to February 2026, according to the latest figures released by Stats NZ. International air travel meanwhile is up 1.8% over the…
Winston Peters condemn departing Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has weighed in on the resignation of the Fonterra chief executive, saying his departure was expected after the sale of “iconic Kiwi dairy brands”…
Gull stations run out of fuel as petrol hits $3 a litre mark
Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. By Pretoria Gordon for RNZ Petrol (91) has…
Christopher Luxon’s matai title ceremony kicks off with eyes on PM’s relationship with Samoa’s new leader
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s relationship with Samoa’s new leader will be put on display today after the Samoan Government was forced to clear up confusion over whether Luxon personally requested…
Safer town centres benefit everyone
Many people in the Indian community came to New Zealand because it is a safe and orderly country – a place where hard work is rewarded and families can build…
Exports and Tourism Surge as Economy Gains Momentum-Christopher Luxon
New Zealand’s trade and tourism sectors continue to go from strength to strength, driving billions into the economy. New figures show tourism spending reached $46.6 billion in the year to…
High Court upholds decision voiding Papatoetoe local election
A High Court judge in Auckland has upheld a District Court ruling that voided the outcome of the 2025 local body election in Papatoetoe. High Court Justice Jane Anderson reserved…
Trade Me drops success fee, Facebook ‘snapping at its heels’
Trade Me is removing success fees for casual sellers, in a move that one marketing expert says is probably a response to the growing power of Facebook Marketplace. Sellers have…
Nearly 5500 Waikato Health New Zealand staff not paid overnight due to glitch
One of the thousands of North Island health workers who were not paid overnight has been dipping into her son’s bank account while she has just $2 in hers. Health…
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South Asians most targeted by racial abuse, police hate crime data reveals
It has been one and a half years since Auckland bus driver Rajnish Trehan was told by a violent and angry passenger he was a servant in Aotearoa before the…
Auckland commuters warned to prepare for congestion as March Madness begins NZ Herald
Officials are warning Auckland commuters to prepare for a significant surge in traffic as the “March Madness” period begins. Congestion peaks in Auckland this month as the last returnees from…
Can New Zealand’s economy recover if house prices don’t?
New Zealand’s economy is expected to continue to slowly recover this year. But unlike previous recoveries, this time, it’s not likely to be dragged up by rising house prices. Most…
One in seven New Zealand children living in hardship, new data shows
The lack of progress happening in New Zealand to reduce child poverty is both “hugely disappointing” and “unacceptable”, the Children’s Commissioner says. Data released by Stats NZ on Wednesday for…
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Recovery, Reform, Resilience:PM Luxon
With just eight months to go before New Zealand heads to the polls, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his government has made significant progress in stabilising the economy and laying…
NZ Signals Support for UK Move on Andrew’s Succession
New Zealand has indicated it would stand behind the United Kingdom if it decides to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed.…
Reserve Bank Pushes for Guaranteed Access to Cash
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is calling for banks to guarantee basic cash services across the country, arguing that access to physical money remains an essential banking function…
‘No doubt’ move-on orders for homeless will drain police resources
Requiring police officers to shift rough sleepers from one place to another could mean other crime work is delayed or dropped, the Police Association’s boss says.The Government is giving officers…
Malabar Gold & Diamonds Hosts Māori Cultural Delegation, Marking Indo-New Zealand Cultural Exchange
Malabar Gold & Diamonds hosted a visiting Māori cultural delegation, led by Whiria Collective, at its flagship store in Hyderabad during the delegation’s India visit. The delegation was in the…
River breaches banks, floods close highways in Canterbury
Heavy rain has caused a major river to burst its banks in Canterbury, forcing road closures and disrupting travel across the region. Authorities say persistent downpours over the past 24…
Hospitals, water, roads: What NZ’s new 30-year infrastructure plan means!
Leaky hospitals, mouldy army barracks and bursting water pipes — a new 30-year infrastructure plan lays bare the cost of decades of neglect, but warns New Zealand is already planning…
Seymour campaigns for smaller govt in ‘State of the Nation’ speech
The ACT leader has distinguished his party from its coalition partners in a state of the nation speech, giving a blunt assessment of how tough things are at the moment,…