Politics

Reserve Bank cuts rate, economy on the rise

The Reserve Bank's positive economic outlook indicates the economy is growing and people can look forward to more jobs and opportunities, Finance Minister Nicola... Read More

Quarter-billion dollars of new buildings consented

A tough economy isn't stopping a pair of motel owners from achieving their multimillion dollar plans for their business. Heng Zhang and Irene Shi, who bought... Read More

School lunch service gets 259 complaints

Nearly a third of schools receiving free lunches from the School Lunch Collective have contacted the Ministry of Education with queries and complaints. The... Read More

Students gain experience at Tauranga council

Twenty-one tertiary students have completed summer internships and research projects at Tauranga City Council, gaining hands-on experience while making meaningful... Read More

Salvation Army: Tougher times in new report

New Zealand is backsliding on much of its social progress as food and housing become increasingly difficult to afford, says the Salvation Army. The charity's... Read More

Cautious optimism over visa rule changes

A Waikato farmer who has long had overseas workers in his staff mix is cautiously optimistic about changes to migrant visa rules. 'It's not a game-changer,... Read More

Labour: Parliamentary Commissioner for Te Tiriti

Chris Hipkins says he is open to considering a Parliamentary Commissioner for Te Tiriti as proposed by Te Pāti Māori, but has ruled out the role having veto... Read More

Kāinga Ora to get tougher rent debt

Kāinga Ora is preparing to take a tougher line on rent debt. But as it changes its approach, it will also write off about half of what is outstanding, partly... Read More

Going for Growth: Unlocking investment in NZ

The Government is modernising visa settings to incentivise migrants to invest in New Zealand, a Government spokesperson said in a statement released on Sunday. 'Foreign... Read More

Luxury property sales drop by more than 50 percent

New data shows luxury property sales across the country have dropped by more than 50 per cent in the last four years. Statistics from the Real Estate Institute... Read More

Te Whatu Ora boss Margie Apa resigns

Health New Zealand's embattled chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa has resigned - four months ahead of her contract coming to an end - in a "mutual... Read More

Government backpedals automatic speed reversals

The new Minister of Transport has opened the door for public consultation on at least some of the speed limit changes the government said would be automatic. Announcing... Read More