What changes will affect you: Budget 2026
Here's what you need to know about Budget 2026.
Budget 2026: What we know
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is set to announce the budget at 2pm today.
CCC Calls Govt for Airbnb Register
Christchurch Central is experiencing a housing boom, but residents say they aren't getting the community they hoped for.
WoF Overhaul
A large portion of vehicle owners could be in for half as many WoF's from November 1st
Govt announces fuel alert triggers
Level 1 to level 4, where are we now and what will trigger changes?
Half full, half empty: who’s paying the price?
A new Government cost-of-living measure aimed at easing pressure from rising fuel prices is being welcomed by some, but others say it does little to help those already struggling to make ends meet.
Canterbury Basin Hydrocarbon Exploration
A Wellington-based company has applied to drill for oil off the South Island's east coast, opening a three-month competitive process.
Government proposes to can regional councillors
RMA Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts have proposed to replace regional councillors with local mayor boards.
Lyttelton community fight back against boyracing
Local Dave Dunlay campaigned for portable CCTV cameras to be installed around the bays to combat drag racing.
Ministers promise change following damning report
Police Minister says there were shortcoming in checks before assigned previous Deputy Police Commissioner.