A rule change should make it easier to access someone’s KiwiSaver account when they die. KiwiSaver money becomes part of an estate after a person’s death. When they have a will, it is distributed ...

On average, people expected to spend $140 on gifts per person in the holiday season, compared to $163 the year before. The survey also showed, on average, people expected to spend $415 on food and ...

“The forecast is positive news for our growers and reflects the continued global demand for Zespri Kiwifruit, which has been particularly strong in Europe and North America, with forecast returns also ...

“Spending less than $1.7 billion means the taxpayer has saved $2.3 billion while still getting the ferries and infrastructure they want, because we have done away with the expensive consultants who ...

Detours are now in place as part of State Highway 73/West Coast Road near Darfield remains closed after a serious crash.

National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying it will allow the Government to ...

In Ōtautahi, the median rent for urban properties was up 1 per cent, with apartments and units up 2 per cent respectively. In contrast, Auckland, and Wellington recorded annual decreases.

The Government has failed to deliver a better ferry deal for New Zealand. “Smaller and more expensive ferries are set to land in New Zealand after much delay because Nicola Willis botched the ...

The company deemed the decision “extremely concerning” at the time and lodged a revised application under the Fast-track Approvals Act in August. A $1.1 billion Southland windfarm proposal has reared ...

The decision followed a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents. After a morning of “gridlock” and traffic chaos in Rotorua, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has U-turned on a ...

Thames-Coromandel District Council has earned a Highly Commended Award for Excellence in Inclusive Development and Wellbeing ...

The case is one of about 20 Auckland Council prosecutions this year for breaches to the RMA and building act. A developer has been fined $48,750 for unlawful earthworks at two North Shore properties, ...