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…
What New Zealand’s free trade deal with India really means
Trade Minister Todd McClay and his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, announced the recommencement of free trade negotiations as part of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s trip to the South Asian nation…
US reality star ‘almost knocked down’ in Auckland robbery
Former American reality TV personality Kate Gosselin said she was “almost knocked over” during an attempted robbery at a New World in Auckland recently. Gosselin, who starred in the show…
Red heavy rain warnings for North Island regions: Metservice on high alert
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,…
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How much value could a granny flat add to your property?
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…
20-year-old man died after care staff missed serious warning signs
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…
Striking Chatham Islands phytoplankton bloom captured from space
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…
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Muanpuii Saiawi has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand.
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…
AI model detects prediabetes using ECG data without need for blood tests
DiaCardia, a novel artificial intelligence model that can accurately identify individuals with prediabetes using either 12-lead or single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) data, has been developed. This breakthrough holds promise for future…
‘Warning amounts’ of rain possible as severe weather alerts extended
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…
PM Christopher Luxon: “Tariffs aren’t the answer”
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says tariffs are not the solution as tensions rise between the United States and the European Union over Greenland. Speaking after his State of the…
You need all the travel documentsfore heading overseas.
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…
House Prices Rise Nationwide, Wellington Continues to Buck the Trend
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…
Lack of dairy gains in India FTA disappointing
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…
Building Opportunity in 2026: Growing New Zealand’s Economy-Christopher Luxon
Hello and welcome to 2026. I hope that you managed to enjoy a great Christmas and New Year, surrounded by family and friends. I got to enjoy spending some time…
Stay in Your Lane: Peters to Breman
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…
Historic First-Ever NZ IPL Junior Opening Ceremony Held in Auckland
Auckland witnessed a landmark moment for junior cricket today with the successful *first-ever IPL-style Opening Ceremony for NZ IPL Junior*, marking a new chapter in youth sports and community engagement…
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‘Turn your backs’: Ethnic leaders call for calm after Sikh parade disruptions
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…