National’s promise to cut the student loan repayment rate if re-elected has triggered an immediate political fight, with Labour accusing the Government of offering young New Zealanders relief from a repayment rate National itself increased more than a decade ago. Labour tertiary education spokesperson Shanan Halbert says any reduction will provide welcome relief for graduates…

The rising cost of dying is being pushed onto the Election 2026 agenda, with the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand calling for political parties to address affordability, outdated legislation and the growing financial burden being placed on grieving whānau. The association says death care is an essential service that every New Zealander will eventually…

What started with two adventurous New Zealanders experimenting with elastic cords in the 1980s would eventually help transform Queenstown into one of the world’s great adventure tourism destinations. AJ Hackett and Henry van Asch pioneered commercial bungy jumping, taking an idea tested through years of experimentation and turning it into an experience that has since…

Labour is demanding National categorically rule out increasing GST after the election, warning any rise would flow directly into the price of groceries, clothing and other everyday essentials at a time when households are already struggling with the cost of living. Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty has accused National of leaving voters uncertain over the…