But there has been a shift in how Kiwis feel about crime and law and order.
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Michael Reddell said it was the time to wind deficit down, get back to surplus and then the Government could think about tax cuts.
Monday 8:11pm
The move could lead to potential annual savings of as much as $4500 according to new research.
Monday 10:30am
With questions over the sustainability of the current superannuation scheme, pension tension in NZ remains high. So, should the superannuation age change?
Monday 5:00am
The outgoing Labour MP says New Zealand needs more money to meet its infrastructure needs.
Sun, Mar 17
National campaigned on making offshore online casino operators pay gaming duty of 12% on gross betting revenue.
Fri, Mar 15
The draft average rates increase across the country has been revealed — and the drivers behind it.
Thu, Mar 14
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had argued the move will increase rental supply and lower renters' costs.
According to Stats NZ, the drop was due to a lower annual increase in fruit and vegetable prices.
Wed, Mar 13
The latest numbers from Stats NZ show retail spending using electronic cards fell in February.
A look at who's missing out as property owners get interest deductibility on their rentals.
Tue, Mar 12
However, just three of the main urban areas experienced more positive home value growth this quarter than last.
Some residents have not been able to find any cover at all, while others have been quoted much higher premiums despite being loyal customers.
Mon, Mar 11
Explainer
A fiscal flip is taking place with the Government phasing back in the interest deductibility rules the previous Labour government had been phasing out.
All the major banks have been dropping some mortgage rates in recent weeks.
The Fast Track Approvals Bill will receive its first reading under urgency this afternoon before it is sent to the Environment Committee for public submissions.
Thu, Mar 7
US stocks are rising and recovering much of their sharp losses from the day before, which was Wall Street’s worst in three weeks.
Tourists spent on average just over $300 dollars a day, and stayed on average for 10 days, with New Zealand scenery, history and culture being big reasons why people choose to visit.
Wed, Mar 6
All the major Australian-owned banks have lowered some interest rates slightly over the past fortnight.
Data collected from the Household Economic Survey shows Kiwis spending more on the essentials between June 2019 and June 2023.
Tue, Mar 5
"This equates to over 21,800 mortgage accounts past due, up 16% year-on-year," Centrix said.
While Hassall was expected to step down at Fletchers' annual shareholders meeting in October, it has since been expedited.
Mon, Mar 4
It follows the Reserve Bank holding the OCR at 5.5% last week.
The announcement comes just two days after Newshub’s owners said its news operations on TV3 will end in June.
Fri, Mar 1
In a blow to mortgage holders, the central bank said in holding the cash rate at 5.5% said "the OCR needs to remain at a restrictive level for a sustained period of time".
Wed, Feb 28