The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3 per cent this morning and banks quickly followed suit, cutting their own floating mortgage rates. New Zealand's biggest bank, the ANZ, cut its rates by 0.25 per cent to 6.24 per cent for its floating rate and 6.35 per cent for its flexible home loans. The new rates will take effect for new customers from Monday July 27 and for existing customers from August 10.
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Lydia Ko completed her Olympics set with a gold while Dame Lisa Carrignton made it three from three. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Getty / Photosport
New Zealand’s illegal emerging gun threat: The rise of illegal imports and 3D printed guns
Police want to make it an offence to download or possess blueprints for 3D-printed firearms amid rising manufacturing. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah / Mark Mitchell
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an Johns' wife Sarah applied for an assisted death in 2022, but was declined because doctors could not say she would die within six month. Video . Mark Mitchell
Paris Olympics: Shot put silver medalist Maddi Wesche celebrates with family
Kiwi shot putter Maddi Wesche has celebrated her Olympic silver with friends and family at NZ House. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Argentina beat the All Blacks 38-30
The Pumas beat the All Blacks 38-30 at Wellington's Sky Stadium. Video / Sky Sport
Sir Sam Neill auctions Funko Pops for Save the Children
Hollywood star Sir Sam Neill is selling his personal collection of autographed Jurassic Park Funko Pops for Save the Children. Video / Save the Children New Zealand
Alicia Hoskin reacts to becoming a double gold medalist in 48 hours
According to one of the few Kiwi athletes who knows the feeling, it will take time for Alicia Hoskin to realise what she has achieved. Video / NZ Herald
Maddison-Lee Wesche claims silver in thrilling shot put final
Yemisi Ogunleye of Germany emerged as the ultimate champion, but not before a nail-biting battle with Wesche for the top spot. Video / Sky Sports
How a mother’s instincts spotted a rare symptom for rheumatic fever in young daughter
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Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day fourteen action
Golden girls Dame Lisa Carrington and Alicia Hoskin have won gold in the K2 500. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Sky Sports / Getty / Potosport
Halter at 8: The hidden story behind NZ's most successful startup
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Paris Olympics: How much would you pay to get into Team USA House?
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Ellesse Andrews became the second New Zealander to claim Olympics gold at the track with a stunning effort to win the keirin final in Paris. Video / Supplied
Auckland cannabis museum re-opens in historic building
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Police reopen probe against former Casketeers star
Funeral director Fiona Bakulich is alleged to have put bodies in plastic bags - instead of in the coffins the clients had paid for. Video / NZ Herald
Jurors visit Remuera home where Pauline Hanna died
The jury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne will today visit the home where Pauline Hanna died.
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World Indigenous Peoples Day
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Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day eleven action
Dame Lisa Carrington kicked off her Games campaign while speed climber Julian David blitzed his way into the finals. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Sky Sports / Getty / Photosport
Broadlands Station farmers look to the future
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The grudge match - Part 2
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Paris Olympics: K4 500m women’s crew celebrate gold with family
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Air New Zealand reveal new safety training simulator
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Stunning capture of Milky Way over Tongariro National Park
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We Were Dangerous trailer
A story about a rebellious trio of girls railing against the system in 1950s New Zealand, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu’s debut feature film is released nationwide August 22.
Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies
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'We have to be extremely disciplined if we are going to hit our budget.'
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Public sector cuts and food costs hurting kids' diets | Morning Bulletin August 8, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Public sector cuts top $58m, investigation against Casketeers' star dropped and food costs hurting kids' diets. Video / NZ Herald / Getty