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Higher costs and slower house prices growth ahead Growth of house prices is expected to drop to five per cent by the end of 2022. '); } else { // } Slowing house prices, rising inflation pressures, and sooner-than-expected rises in interest rates will be prominent in the near term economic outlook, according to ASB Bank. In its latest quarterly forecasts, the bank says there are growing pains ahead as the economy continued the recovery from the pandemic. Chief economist Nick Tuffley says the vaccine rollout around the world is pointing to above-average growth this ...

National MP I don’t think there is a single person in this city who isn’t shaking their head at last week’s cancellation of the TNL to Omokoroa. Instead of getting underway in 2018, the incoming coalition government cancelled it, then reinstated a watered-down version. Then cancelled that last week, along with other significant roading projects around New Zealand. What a slap in the face to everyone who has fought so hard to get a safer and more efficient State Highway 2. To add insult to injury, you and I will instead be funding a cross-harbour cycle bridge in Auckland. I doubt we�...

Logging truck crash reported on Takitimu Drive Traffic is reported to be delayed in the area. Photo. Dan Sheridan. '); } else { // } UPDATE: Waka Kotahi NZTA states that lanes have been cleared following an earlier crash on State Highway 2 Takitimu Drive. In a statement, they say that congestion is now easing following the incident involving a logging truck and a car. Police say they were alerted to the crash at around 2.50pm and no injuries are reported. Motorists are still advised to pass the scene with care and expect delays. EARLIER: Reports are coming in of ...

Just one second to separate top riders Cambridge's Dylan Yearbury (Husqvarna), on his way to cementing his position at the top of the standings at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com '); } else { // } Even after two brutal and unforgiving, back-to-back days of racing, there was just one second to separate the top two finishers at round three of the 2021 New Zealand Enduro Championships at the weekend. The third round of five in the Yamaha-sponsored series was held in forestry in the Moonshine Valley, halfway between Porirua and Upper Hutt, over the...

Greer to play homecoming show in Palmerston North Maurice Greer. Photo: Colin Lunt Photography. '); } else { // } The last time a Maurice Greer performed in his home town was 51 years ago. The Palmerston North-born musician played with Human Instinct in September 1971, and headlined a show that featured the Kal-Q-Lated Risk at the old Astoria Ballroom on George St. Now, at 75, he is ticking off a bucket list goal and performing in the city for what could be the last time. He will take the stage at the Hokowhitu Bowling Club on Saturday, with a show of pop, blues an...