RBNZ to form new committee with power over bank lending rules
“Strengthen financial policy-making at the RBNZ, with greater focus and expertise."
Centrist
Cash-for-passes scandal forces 322 re-sits at Auckland testing site
"We have zero tolerance for dishonesty..."
Parents earning over $65k must support 18–19-year-olds under new Jobseeker rules
"Our expectation is that they are in further education, training or a job."
Why the economy didn’t bounce back – Liam Dann’s realism check
“Any extra dollars coming in because of rate cuts are being eaten by additional living costs.”
Oxford honours trailblazing Māori scholar Mākereti Papakura, 95 years late
The Old-Time Māori remains a cornerstone of Māori cultural study nearly a century later.
US lawsuit claims fatal Tesla Cybertruck fire trapped three students inside
“This company is worth a trillion dollars, how can you release a machine that’s not safe in so many ways?”
Minister Chris Penk steps in to help small businesses wrongfully suspended by Meta
“The socially responsible attitude of a platform such as Meta is to seek to put right the wrongs."
Labour admits gas crisis, but still refuses to support renewed oil and gas exploration
Labour banned new exploration in 2018.
FBI director gave NZ officials 3D-printed pistols later deemed illegal
Possessing a pistol illegally carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison or a NZ$4,000 fine.
Filings outline pricey Israel-related influencer campaign costs to sway online audiences
Estimated per-post payments range from USD $6,100 to $7,300.
Prebble: Peters shows courage abroad, must do the same at home
“It will take leadership that is courageous to avert a debt crisis.”
Trump’s tariffs target NZ timber, threaten film industry
“It is the uncertainty and changing nature that’s making it hard.”
Sean Plunket reveals who paid for Chlöe Swarbrick’s UK business class seat
(Pre-flight) champagne socialist.