ANZ Economists Predict Lower House Prices Despite Expected Interest Rate Cuts
ANZ’s economists believe the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates sooner rather than later, but they also say that house prices will stay weak for now. In their latest NZ…
Highways Shut as Heavy Snow, Rain, and Winds Hit South Island
Heavy rain, ice, and snow are hitting the South Island due to a cold front moving in. MetService reported heavy rain overnight along the east coast of the South Island,…
Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere Criticizes Government’s Plan for Marine and Coastal Areas Act
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says the Government’s proposed changes to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act could be the largest seizure of Māori interests since the 1860s. The…
Auckland Bus Driver “Traumatised” After Abusive Incident, Calls for Better Training and Protection
Bus Driver Reports Racial Abuse Incident on Auckland Route Henry Liu was driving a route 70 bus from Britomart to Botany when a woman boarded and began using racist slurs.…
The Government has announced a major $800 million plan to upgrade the rail system for lower North Island
An $800 million investment in upgrading the lower North Island’s commuter rail system will reduce the travel time between Wellington and Masterton by 15 minutes. The current train fleet on…
Rotorua Hospital Staff Shortages: Patients Being Sent Back to Emergency Department from Other Wards
Severe Staff Shortages at Rotorua Hospital Lead to Overflow in Emergency Department, Junior Doctors’ Union Warns Staff shortages at Rotorua Hospital are so severe that patients are being sent back…
Darleen Tana resumes it’s services to the Parliament House after recess…
Embattled MP Darleen Tana Returns to Parliament Amid Controversy Darleen Tana, the embattled MP, made her return to Parliament today for the first time since resigning from the Green Party.…
Community groups urge Government to maintain the ban on semi-automatic weapons
A coalition of community groups and concerned citizens met yesterday in Auckland to discuss the Associate Justice Minister’s proposals to increase access to prohibited semi-automatic firearms. The meeting heard from…
The Indian News NZ Editor Yugal Parashar in conversation with Scott Sinclair (Who works as Donor Relations at NZ Blood)
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The Impact of Rising Food Prices on New Zealanders’ Health
For the past decade, the rising cost of food has dominated headlines. However, food prices have not increased uniformly across all categories, which has significant health implications for New Zealanders.…
What Inflation Data Means for Interest Rates and Mortgages
In the June quarter, inflation in New Zealand fell more than the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) had anticipated, which could prompt official cash rate (OCR) cuts as early…
High Cost of Mentoring for Young Offenders in Military-Style Academies
Documents reveal that the mentoring costs for serious young offenders selected for the government’s military-style academies could reach $100,000 per teenager. The Oranga Tamariki-run pilot program, targeting 10 boys aged…
National ignores evidence on failed boot camps
Aotearoa could be a country where every child grows up safe and loved, receives a well-rounded education, and feels a sense of belonging in their whānau and community. For some…
My government boosting funding for life saving drugs!
After announcing our cancer drug plan just a couple of weeks ago, it’s been great to see such rapid progress from Pharmac in kicking off the process to approve the…
“Three men scheduled for court reappearance after drug and firearm charges linked to search warrants in central North Island.”
In the past two weeks, law enforcement authorities conducted four search warrants in Ohakune and Taumarunui, uncovering significant quantities of illicit substances and stolen goods. According to the New Zealand…
ANZ and Westpac Enhance Customer Protection with Behavioral Biometrics to Combat Scams
ANZ Introduces Behavioural Biometrics to Combat Rising Fraud Attempts Last month, ANZ Bank introduced a new anti-scam measure designed to protect customers from fraud: the collection of behavioural biometrics. This…
“Ex-Green MP Darleen Tana Speaks Out After Resignation Demand Amid Migrant Exploitation Investigation”
The day after the report was released, Darleen Tana attended an urgent caucus meeting with her lawyer and a support person. According to Swarbrick, Tana’s actions were found to be…
Mandatory tests for students from first year in school!
Starting next year, the government has mandated that primary schools conduct regular assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics. This new initiative includes a specific focus on evaluating the ability of…
National’s cuts put our health at risk
New Zealanders need and deserve a strong public health system. Here in Auckland and throughout the country, we need to ensure hospitals, clinics and community providers have the resources needed…
Rebuilding the economy is my government’s priority- Luxon
As Prime Minister, my job is to lead a government that has three key priorities – to rebuild the economy, to restore law and order, and to deliver better public…
Average Wages by Age for Kiwis Revealed – How Does Your Salary Compare?
Teenagers earn the least, with an average pay of $544 per week. How much are you earning compared to your own generation? The median wage, at $1273 per week, is…
Matariki 2024: Tūrangi’s Innovative Drone Light Show Reimagines Tradition
Group of enthusiastic Tūrangi residents have created a stunning Matariki light show on video using only torches and a drone. While Rotorua showcases its impressive Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival light…
National’s Budget causing worry among communities
Around the country, Labour MPs have been out meeting with communities to discuss the impact of National’s first Budget. Here in Auckland, people have shared concerns about cuts to key…
Government Proposes Allowing ‘Granny Flats’ to Be Built Without Resource Consent
Government Proposes Allowing ‘Granny Flats’ to Be Built Without Resource Consent The government is proposing new legislation to simplify the construction of granny flats and similar structures, aiming to make…