Leading credit agency S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed New Zealand's AA+ rating with a stable outlook, but noted budget deficits and debt need to be tackled. They do. And there is some progress. But ...

He said the then-government's various big-spending policies, such as the wage subsidy and other pandemic support policies, also worked against the RBNZ's approach and contributed to the inflation ...

It promised a better experience for pedestrians, attractive spaces for all, faster bus times, a quality safe cycling route into the city and ultimately a bigger spend by tourists on accommodation, ...

Labour and Greens want us to run out of gas, having banned future exploration. They think the country can be powered by 100% renewables. One problem is that many New Zealanders have gas powered ...

Regardless of your views on whether an Internet based media outlet is a broadcaster or not under The Broadcasting Act, there can be basically no defence of how the BSA has gone about this issue. I ask ...

It will be interesting to see who Andrew Little appoints as Deputy Mayor. There are broadly three paths open to him - an independent, a Labour Councillor, or a Green Councillor. If he chooses an ...

Online radio stations and TV news shows could soon be regulated in the same way as terrestrial broadcasters currently are. Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith said the likes of The ...

Aotearoa New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 3.0 percent in the 12 months to the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. ... Local authority rates and ...

The left and many media claim that large rates increases were necessary due to under-investment in core infrastructure such as water. Now while it is true more needs to be spent on water ...

A new charter school will be opening in Wellington - one of three new charter schools given the green light by the Government. Altum Academy will be taking over the site of Wellington’s Cardinal ...

Labour's co called Future Fund is nothing like Singapore's Temasek Holdings. There are decent pros and cons towards a country having an investment fund. We already have one - the NZ Super Fund. Their ...

The Taxpayers' Union-Curia Market Research poll of 1000 adults, conducted in early October, found 14% agreed or strongly agreed with the statement: “New Zealanders may have to resort to violence in ...