Where NZ's next average speed safety cameras are being installed; price of mince, airfares soar; and a major bank hikes its home loan rates.
Where NZ's next average speed safety cameras are being installed
New average speed safety cameras will come online across Auckland and northern Waikato in the coming weeks, with more installations planned nationwide later this year.
The cameras measure a vehicle’s average speed between two fixed points and automatically ticket drivers who exceed the posted limit.
Price of mince, airfares soar - Stats NZ
Domestic airfares increased in price 10.6% in the year to February 2026, according to the latest figures released by Stats NZ.
"This is the largest annual increase in domestic airfares in a February month since 2023," prices and deflators spokesperson Nicola Growden said.
Kiwi costume designer shines at Oscars: 'There's a lot of love'
Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley claimed her first Oscar, winning Best Costume Design for her work on the movie Frankenstein.
"I'm not going to cry. Thank you for the vision and for taking us on your journey. It's been a great privilege to be part of it," she said in her acceptance speech.
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It comes as petrol prices continue to surge at the pump, which will have a flow on effect to inflation.
ONE INTEREST RATE HIKE
A big bank has increased its fixed home loan and term deposit rates on terms of one year or longer, citing a "significant" jump in wholesale rates.
The changes, effective from tomorrow, will see the bank's special fixed mortgage rates rise by between 10 and 30 basis points across terms from one to five years.
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