National promises to let under-30s raid their KiwiSavers for rental bonds   The National Party said it would allow young people under 30 to use their KiwiSaver accounts to pay rental deposits ahead of the election. This proposal means that people with money in their KiwiSaver accounts can use that money to pay the deposit…

PM Chris Hipkins reveals new Govt youth crime policy   The government will create a new criminal law that allows for up to 10 years in prison for those who use minors to commit crimes, and it has been announced that it will be an aggravating factor when sentencing if the crime footage is posted…

Latest grocery data shows 8.3 percent rise in supply costs   The latest Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index (GSCI) has seen another increase in June – rising 8.3 percent. This is down from the 10.3 percent rise recorded in March, 10 percent in April and 8.8 percent in May. The index tracks how…

Yoon, New Zealand PM agree on need to increase cooperation in trade, defense   President Yoon “New Zealand, a traditional ally… support and interest in Busan Expo” Prime Minister Hipkins “Contribute to peace in the Indo-Pacific region by closely cooperating with South Korea, an ally”   On the 11th, President Yoon Seok-yeol held a summit…