We’ve also made it easier to build a granny flat by removing the need for building and resource consents in most cases.

30,000 more Kiwis are on benefits since National took office, a damning reminder of Christopher Luxon’s failure to get people ...

Two friends from Northland who have played Lotto together for 16 years are celebrating a $1 million Lotto First Division win – taking home $500,000 each. The pair, who wish to remain anonymous, scored ...

Meridian has reported a 30% increase in active users of its EV charging network (those charging at least once a week on ...

New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 3.7 percent in the 12 months to the September 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 3.7 percent increase follows a 4.1 ...

“Elections are a dangerous time for taxpayers. As the day draws nearer and the polls tighten, politicians will throw money at ...

The Magnificent Seven Whitianga based District Nurse team provide a seven-day service between 8am and 4.30pm and also provide an afterhours on call service for its end-of-life clients.

“Chris Hipkins says the boardroom isn't his target audience and he's more interested in the mood of the smoko room. Someone ...

More than two centuries after its premiere, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony remains one of music’s best-loved and most enduringly ...

As the general election draws closer, mayors from across Aotearoa have strong words for whoever takes charge of the country.

Australians and New Zealanders will be the first gamers in the world to play R-rated video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA6) – and employers are being warned it could mean some staff don’t turn up to ...

The Commerce Commission has decided to cap interchange fees on Mastercard and Visa commercial credit cards, further reducing local businesses’ costs by around $40 million a year. “This action, ...