earthquake

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Shakes Taranaki, Felt Across Parts of New Zealand

Thousands of people across parts of New Zealand felt a late-night earthquake after a magnitude…
Kiwi

Kiwibank Lowers Key Fixed Home Loan Rates Amid Mortgage Competition

Kiwibank has updated its home loan interest rates, reducing several fixed-term mortgage options, including its…
Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes Announces Retirement from International Cricket

England all-rounder and captain Ben Stokes has announced that he will retire from international cricket…
Tamaki New Year

Tāmaki Makaurau Prepares for a Vibrant Matariki Celebration

Tāmaki Makaurau is preparing to welcome thousands of people as it becomes the centre of…
home loan rates cuts

Major Bank Reduces Fixed Home Loan Rates as Borrowers Seek Relief

New Zealand homeowners and prospective buyers may receive some welcome financial relief after the country’s…
Girls school lockdown

Christchurch School Lifts Precautionary Lockdown After Safety Assessment

A Christchurch secondary school has returned to normal operations after implementing a precautionary lockdown while…
heavy rain

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Northland

Residents in eastern parts of Northland are being urged to stay alert. The weather forecasters…
work after retirement

More People Are Choosing to Work Beyond Traditional Retirement Age

Retirement has traditionally been viewed as the point where people step away from full-time employment…
Data Privacy

Patient Privacy in the Spotlight After Medical Records Breach Case

The protection of personal medical information has once again become a major topic of discussion…
Financial crime

Former Lottery Advertiser Among Those Caught in International Fraud Investigation

A major international law enforcement operation has led to the arrests of several people suspected…
rivian cars

Rivian Cuts Workforce Despite Launching New Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has announced a new round of job cuts just days after…
Inflation

Economists Lift Inflation Forecasts Following Latest Price Data

New Zealand economists have revised their inflation forecasts after the latest Selected Price Index (SPI)…