The average house price in New Zealand has continued to rise as the total number of homes available for sale has fallen. In July, houses for sale dropped by 11 percent on the same month last year, according to Realestate.co.nz, while the average national asking price increased by 3.9 percent to $756,250. “Despite speculation around […]

New Zealand Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, is positive that the New Zealand economy will “balance out” in recovery after the impacts of Covid-19. “The government’s wage subsidy hasn’t been taken up to the extent that we thought it may have been,” Robertson told TVNZ1’s Q+A today. The wage subsidy supported 1.7 million New Zealanders as […]

Rakitū Island in the Hauraki Gulf has now been declared predator free after the eradication of rats. A check undertaken with predator-seeking dogs has confirmed that rats have been removed from the 300 hectare island, off the coast of Great Barrier Island. Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage, is proud of this major milestone, as Rakitū becomes […]

New Zealand is putting pressure on South Korea to follow international law and waive immunity to continue the police investigation into a sexual assault matter. Hongkon Kim, former Deputy Ambassador to New Zealand, is accused of three counts of indecent assault at the Wellington embassy in 2017. The charges relate to incidents involving a male […]

Auckland Airport was one of the busiest airports in June this year due to the increase in domestic travel post Covid-19 lockdown. While overall passenger numbers were down 85% overall, the strength of the New Zealand domestic market meant that Auckland Airport was busier than some of the largest airports in Australia and Asia, even […]

The legacy of Hamilton man, Murray Powell, was acknowledged at the ceremony of his Queen’s Birthday honour. The 89 year old was made an Office of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to wildlife conservation and the deer industry at a special service, held at the Hamilton City Council on Friday afternoon. […]

The Covid-19 Public Health Response Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday and will provide a legal framework allowing the Government to charge for managed isolation and quarantine facilities. It will be passed next week before the House rises for the parliamentary term, and further details of the charging scheme and when it will […]

Rocket Lab experienced its first mission failure on July 5 after 12 successful launches. The electron rocket launched fine, but shut itself off before reaching orbit “Due to the controlled way the engine shut down, Rocket Lab continues to receive telemetry from the vehicle, providing engineers with extensive data to conduct a robust investigation into […]

Weather Watch predicts the week to begin with clear skies and frosty nights over the next few days. The North Island will enjoy pleasant and dry conditions for most of the week. It will start off with cold nights and calm weather, ending with milder days and nights. An anticyclone, which is currently hovering directly […]

South Auckland has become a hot spot for property sales, post Covid-19. Low interest rates and the cheap cost of borrowing has brought first home buyers into the market, helping to drive the house prices in South Auckland and encourage owners to sell up. Buyers who are looking for a bargain would do well in […]