River breaches banks, floods close highways in Canterbury
Heavy rain has caused a major river to burst its banks in Canterbury, forcing road closures and disrupting travel across the region. Authorities say persistent downpours over the past 24…
Hospitals, water, roads: What NZ’s new 30-year infrastructure plan means!
Leaky hospitals, mouldy army barracks and bursting water pipes — a new 30-year infrastructure plan lays bare the cost of decades of neglect, but warns New Zealand is already planning…
Seymour campaigns for smaller govt in ‘State of the Nation’ speech
The ACT leader has distinguished his party from its coalition partners in a state of the nation speech, giving a blunt assessment of how tough things are at the moment,…
Free Trade Agreement with India must protect migrant workers – Labour
[email protected] Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour says National must ensure stronger protections for migrant workers in the Free Trade Agreement with India, before it agrees…
Alert: Power cuts and flooding as storm hammers lower North Island. Avoid non-essential travel.
More than 30,000 properties have lost power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island.
Standing Strong : Sunny Kaushal
It is a matter of pride,” says Sunny Kaushal, Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Group, as he reflects on the group’s recent submission of key recommendations to the New Zealand…
Papatoetoe candidates highlight magnitude of new local body election
The upcoming election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is shaping up to be a crowded and closely watched contest. Eight new candidates have joined 12 individuals…
Luxon heckled, Peters fiery as politicians speak at Waitangi
Christopher Luxon (Source: 1News) Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced heckling from the crowd as he spoke at Waitangi today, where political leaders clashed over the Treaty amid calls for unity.…
Passengers evacuated after Auckland train routed onto wrong track
Auckland rail operators have launched an investigation into how an electric passenger train entered a non-electrified section of line, damaging overhead cables and throwing services into chaos for much of…
Luxon arrives at Waitangi for Iwi Chairs Forum meeting
Photo / Adam Pearse Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has arrived in Waitangi for a meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum. Shortly after 10am, Luxon was driven to Waitangi’s Copthorne Hotel.…
Driver licence system overhaul unveiled: Cheaper, simpler, but still safety-focused
The Government has announced the biggest shake-up of New Zealand’s driver licensing system in more than a decade — and for many Kiwis, the headline is simple: it will soon…
Nipah: What travellers need to know about deadly virus
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus has seen some countries tighten their borders, and warnings issued to travellers. The virus can be spread from animals, including bats and pigs,…
Direct flights between Auckland and Bangkok to resume
Thai Airways (file image). (Source: istock.com) New Zealanders will soon be able to fly directly to Thailand again, with Thai Airways planning to relaunch daily non-stop services between Auckland and…
Why are school uniforms so expensive? And do we need them?
As families rush to get children ready for the new school year, uniforms remain a major financial pressure, with tens of thousands of families needing hardship payments to cover back-to-school…
Bodies of victims recovered from Mount Maunganui landslide
All recovery operations at Mount Maunganui have been completed and stood down, and Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) and Search and Rescue teams will leave the scene, police announced on Sunday.…
Area around Mt Maunganui slip to open when safe – mayor
The mayor of Tauranga says they’ll start opening up the area around Mount Maunganui when it’s safe to do so, as police finish their recovery efforts following the deadly landslide.…
Auckland storm video goes viral after contractor waters tree in heavy rain
A widely watched video of an Auckland Council contractor watering a tree during recent storms led to an investigation and an admission that it was a mistake. The clip has…
Dairy giant Fonterra opens South Island recruitment for organic milk supply
Fonterra says rising global demand is driving new organic opportunities for farmers. Photo / Brett Phibbs Fonterra says its organic business has been going from strength to strength in recent…
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Labour won’t win back Auckland until the city can trust the party again.
Labour wants Auckland back — but voters haven’t forgotten Labour leader Chris Hipkins has fired the starting gun for election year with a clear message: Auckland must be won back.…
Mount Maunganui landslip at base of Mauao damages caravans and vehicles
A landslip has struck a popular campsite at the base of Mauao (Mount Maunganui), triggering a major emergency response. An eyewitness at the scene said he heard people screaming and…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes first speech of election year: ‘The election cannot come soon enough’
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the 2026 general election cannot come soon enough as the date of polling day is announced. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed this afternoon that the…
Christopher Luxon announces:Election to be held on 7 November
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the election will be on 7 November, continuing the tradition in recent years of setting a date at the start of the political year.…
Man, vehicle swept away in north Auckland as passenger escapes
A man is missing after being swept away in his vehicle by floodwaters near Warkworth this morning. Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie said police received reports of a man being washed…
Māori delegation eyes deeper business, cultural ties with India
A Māori delegation of business and community leaders, chefs, educators and a kapa haka group is travelling to India this week in a bid to explore business opportunities and deepen…