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India and Austria held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations recently, covering the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic and commercial ties, as well as cultural exchanges and people-to-people…
Hemp industry laws are set to be loosened as Regulation Minister David Seymour announces sweeping changes. Seymour said the current licensing rules were heavy-handed and outdated, and would be replaced…
Every few months, another “miracle hack” pops up online claiming it’ll have you mortgage-free in five years. And every few months, I watch people get excited… only to realise the…
Westpac bank has unveiled adjustments to its fixed-term home loan rates following the recent rise in wholesale interest rates with the Reserve Bank’s November Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement. Effective…
Party leaders have reacted to a declining Te Pāti Māori in the last 1News Verian poll of the year. The poll showed support for Te Pāti Māori had dropped to…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted IndiGo’s Accountable Manager and Chief Executive Officer a one-time 24-hour extension to submit their response to the Show Cause Notice issued…
When we formed Government in 2023, we knew the job of cleaning up the mess and fixing the country would not be an overnight job. It’s been two years of…
Yesterday, the Government introduced a Bill that will strengthen the penalties for shoplifting and better protect victims of crime, says Sunny Kaushal, Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group for the…
Open banking has recently become a major topic in New Zealand’s financial sector, sparking discussions about how it could improve banking services and give consumers greater control over their financial…
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has issued a sharp warning to the government over its proposed cap on council rates increases, arguing the policy is unworkable, disconnected from local realities, and…
Reliance Jewels, one of India’s jewellery brands, marks the onset of the wedding season with the return of its much-awaited ‘Vivaham’ collection to celebrate India’s rich bridal heritage through timeless…
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Thursday that the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be a “stepping stone” to the prosperity of both nations. Goyal…
Emirates today announced orders for 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB84 engines, at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Worth USD 3.4 billion at list prices, this top-up…
You’ll likely remember the previous Government’s “ute tax”. Overnight, the cost of buying the kinds of vehicles people rely on – to get to work, to run a farm, to…
Big news for shoppers is also a vote of confidence in New Zealand’s economic outlook. US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second store in South Auckland, signalling…
1.The Coming of the Modi Government The arrival of the Modi government in 2014 marked a decisive shift in India’s political and administrative landscape. After years of coalition-era uncertainty, policy…
The recent visit of Sampat Saraswat Bamanwali, Founder and CEO of Eco Bharat, to New Zealand marked a unique blend of cultural celebration, civilizational exchange, and business diplomacy. From November…
During my past twelve months in Auckland, I have had the opportunity to visit cities such as Hamilton, Cambridge, and Whangārei, where I met with city council leaders, local business…
India and New Zealand have launched the fourth round of negotiations in Auckland for their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking another major step toward deepening bilateral economic relations. According…
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, is on an official visit to New Zealand to further strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations between the two nations, an official…
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday (local time) concluded his visit to Brussels, after having “intense but very productive” engagements with Maros Sefcovic, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security…
National is focused on improving health and education for all New Zealanders. We want our kids to be taught the basics brilliantly, and we want all Kiwis to have access…
Fonterra’s decision to sell its consumer dairy brands—including household staples Anchor and Mainland—to French multinational Lactalis has stirred major debate across New Zealand’s farming and political circles. The $4 billion…
I’m back in Wellington for a three-week sitting block after two weeks out in the community, listening to what matters most to you. It’s been a joy celebrating with Auckland’s…