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GP clinic writes candid letter to patients explaining fee increase

GPs are taking out new mortgages and hiking fees as funding doesn't cover their costs.

Spending limits for next Budget to be revealed

Finance Minister Nicola Wills will drop two key Budget dates on Monday.

'Will leave a shortfall': Mayor's concern as Govt scraps Auckland fuel tax

Transport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.

Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away

A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.

'Obsessed with things no one cares about': Is Govt distracted from its main priorities?

Smoking has been an issue for the Government - but did anyone ask them to focus on it?

Surprise tax cut? Government getting advice on dumping tariffs to reduce costs

David Seymour says lowering tariffs is important, but might not be coming soon.

Govt to introduce bill axing funding for cultural reports for offenders

The Government has one month left to complete its 100-day plan.

The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi

Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.

'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients

It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.

The political risk facing the Government over the Interislander ferries

The uncertainty comes a year on from when Kaitaki lost power in the middle of Cook Strait.

How housing market could react to new Reserve Bank moves

Consultation on new mortgage lending restrictions ends on March 12.

Fifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATs

OPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.

State tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rent

Total arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.

Minister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homes

The public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.

State house tenant owed $13,300 back rent

When a visit was made, the tenant's relative had been living in the house rent-free.

EV owners: RUCs will cost us twice what petrol car owners pay in fuel tax

EV owners are happy to pay road user charges but say it works out double the petrol tax.