Many economists are expecting it to jump up to 50 basis points to 3%.
It's feared heavy rain could bring more flooding after two major flooding events in the past year.
US President Joe Biden continues to test negative after recently recovering from the virus.
Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison says the new law is fundamental to equality and dignity.
One person was arrested at the scene and has been charged with an unrelated matter.
It comes despite heavy criticism of the company for its response to GIB shortages.
Norman, playing in the Super League, was banned for placing "a hand between the buttocks" of an opponent.
The boy was found unresponsive at his home address and then was pronounced dead in hospital.
Golden Bay is one of the South Island regions being lashed by heavy rain.
Women and disabled people are still disadvantaged, however.
Michael Baker says it's not the time to be cutting back.
National's leader says he's "confident" the party will have a diverse set of candidates for the next election.
CCTV footage captured the daylight robbery of the man's unsuspecting 86-year-old victim at an RSL club.
The numbers were announced in a press conference by Public Health Agency lead Dr Andrew Old.
The billionaire has made many claims about business deals on Twitter, some he follows through with, while others are in jest.
The Labour leader announced on Tuesday that Gaurav Sharma would be suspended from caucus until December.
Police have charged a 64-year-old man after he allegedly hit a woman in her 50s on Friday evening.
Almost a week after the remains were found, the police say the results of further examinations and tests are "still pending".
New Zealand isn't at the front of the queue because there's not yet an outbreak here, officials said.
Foster has been in the spotlight after a string of poor All Blacks results.
The PM said they have made both themselves and support available to Sharma.
Current All Blacks selector and former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has also been given a role in the coaching team.
NZR CEO Mark Robinson explained that he was in a no-win situation in recent times responding to speculation around Foster's position.
News over the past week has seen one MP stood down and another suspended. If either were expelled from their party, what happens next?
Mike and Jackie Karl spent all of Tuesday putting their belongings up on blocks in case their home flooded.
Had the All Blacks not come back after losing the lead at Ellis Park, Foster staying as head coach would have been untenable, writes Patrick McKendry.
On one hand ARISE church preaches love, on the other, it threatens legal action.
It's the seventh consecutive time the Reserve Bank has opted for a rates rise.
The Academy apologised to Sacheen Littlefeather for the abuse she endured.
Sir Nopera (Toby) Tamihana Curtis KNZM died peacefully at his home in Rotoiti, his childhood home.
New figures show their unemployment rate is almost two and half times that of the general population.
It was the first time the former Australian Prime Minister fronted up to the revelations since they broke over the weekend.
The situation is unlikely to get any better with up to 400mm of rain still expected to fall until 11pm on Thursday.
1News brings you the latest updates as an "atmospheric river" of weather covers much of the country.
Four others won Lotto's First Division taking home $200,000 each.
Two fire trucks have broken down as crews battle an inferno at a Christchurch scrap yard, New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union said.
