Dunedin councillor removed after refusing order over mayoral post
Deleting one adjective was not enough to keep Ong in the chamber.
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National runs down clock on promised Waitangi Tribunal reforms
Eight months late, the promised legislation remains nowhere to be seen.
National’s South Island pitch is a $145m test of whether it can return to policy
Luxon is trying to move the campaign from coups back to concrete.
Fast-track homes approved before the pipes as mayors warn ratepayers will pay
The houses have approval. The pipes may not arrive until 2033.
Dairy sector tells next government to provide certainty and let farmers produce
Farmers want stable rules before making their next round of investments.
Second petroleum permit in eight years signals New Zealand’s gas reversal
Only the second permit in eight years, and a clear change of direction.
New electricity trial could help avoid costly network upgrades
New Zealand trials a new electricity trading platform to optimize power networks and potentially reduce infrastructure costs.
The National Party's 92 political ads seen by only men
An analysis of New Zealand political parties' gender-targeted advertising strategies on social media reveals differing approaches and spending patterns, with significant implications for voter engagement.
House values slide again as buyers refuse to chase vendors
“It’s an already subdued market losing what little momentum it had..."
ASB profit drops to $1.4b as class action settlement lifts costs
ASB reports a slight decline in annual profit due to increased expenses from a class action settlement amid economic uncertainties.
Death throes: Outgoing broadcasting watchdog claims authority over online speech
What is a "broadcaster"?
Hipkins rules out NZ First after NZ First already ruled out Labour
Peters says he ruled Labour out four years ago, again last year and repeatedly since.
Fauci texts expose private uncertainty over miscarriage risk during vaccine rollout
“...theoretically could be associated with miscarriage in the 1st trimester”
Banks save money by removing ATMs, but cash users pay the price
More than four in ten New Zealanders still use cash for everyday purchases.
City Rail Link’s $2.6B blowout leaves Auckland ratepayers with a $235m annual bill
“It didn’t need to be gold-plated, platinum-encrusted and covered in public art.”