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Four red-level heavy rain warnings have been issued as a tropical low approaches New Zealand from the north today. MetService said Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, the Bay of Plenty including Rotorua,…
Consents are no longer needed to build a granny flat – but how much does it add to a property’s value? By Susan Edmunds of RNZ The rule change took…
A 20-year-old man with a rare genetic condition died after care staff failed to recognise that he was seriously ill, a Health and Disability Commission (HDC) report has found. The…
A striking ring of blue‑green swirls appeared around the Chatham Islands earlier this month, with a large phytoplankton bloom so extensive it was captured by satellites orbiting hundreds of kilometres…
The Government of India announced on 19 January 2026 the appointment of Muanpuii Saiawi (IFS: 2005) as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand. She is currently serving…
Multiple severe weather warnings have been issued as the upper North Island faces periods of persistent, intense rainfall, with more widespread rain expected to spread south from tomorrow. MetService said…
Planning an overseas trip this year? You may need to check that you have more than just your passport before you fly – and that you’re on top of the…
New Zealand’s housing market is showing tentative signs of recovery, with property values rising across most regions, according to the latest QV House Price Index. Nationally, house prices increased by…
The Government’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, while a start, disappointingly delivers little for our dairy sector. “It’s disappointing that dairy, our biggest export, has been largely left out…
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has publicly urged Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman to focus on domestic monetary policy and avoid involvement in U.S. political matters. The…
Two religious processions organised by members of the Sikh community have been disrupted by protesters linked to Destiny Church in recent weeks . Photo: Supplied A prominent ethnic community leader…
A prolific Auckland fraudster has been jailed after a months-long offending spree that netted more than $100,000. Thomas Davies, 38, racked up over $110,000 in trade debt under a false…
It has come to light that another service provider to the healthcare sector, Canopy Healthcare, has been hit by data breach. However, those affected have only just been informed of…
The last 12 months have been a grind for households and businesses. Tight budgets, high interest rates, and rising costs made life tough. But economists say relief may finally be…
The Ministry of Health has been asked to carry out a review into how a recent cyber attack on ManageMyHealth was handled, following concerns that the personal information of tens…
Motorists will pay more to register their vehicles from today, but prescription costs will drop in February – all part of a series of changes rolling out in the new…
The world’s media was lining up to interview Dame Jacinda Ardern about her memoir, A Different Kind of Power – CBS, BBC, even Oprah. But as the former prime minister…
Thunderstorm warning issued. (Source: istock.com) A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for a large swathe of the North Island this New Year’s Eve, from Whangārei in the north to…
Driving down Duke St, Papakura, you would not suspect it to contain Auckland’s unruliest house. The quiet, suburban street dotted with a mix of brick and tile and weatherboard houses…
After more than two decades, Splore Festival has confirmed its 2026 event will be its last, becoming one of the latest casualties in a challenging period for festivals both here…
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has accused the government of fast-tracking the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with India for political gain, warning that stronger outcomes could have been…
India and New Zealand have struck a comprehensive free trade agreement, and India’s cabinet has now, reportedly, also signed off on the deal. The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC)…
A bizarre and dangerous incident has unfolded in Auckland after a man posing as a police officer attempted to pull over an actual police car — while allegedly more than…
The annual Kiwi summer exodus is beginning: cars packed to the roof, kids in the backseat, and hours of open state highways ahead. But with heavier traffic, unfamiliar routes and…
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman has made it clear she will not hesitate to use the full range of policy tools available to the central bank if New Zealand’s…
