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…
Brahmrishi Guruvanand Ji’s New Zealand visit: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening
New Zealand is honoured to welcome Brahmrishi Guruvanand Ji on his sixth visit to the country, a moment of great spiritual significance for devotees and seekers alike. Scheduled for March–April…
serial Auckland fraudster Thomas Davies jailed after $110,000 after trade false name.
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…
Napier, Hastings top 36C as gale-force winds cause damage, fan fires
Strong winds and extreme heat have brought down trees, cut power and fanned vegetation fires across parts of New Zealand, as temperatures surged into the high 30s and multiple weather…
Canopy Healthcare alerts patients to a data breach that occurred six months ago
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…
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After a brutal year, is the economy finally turning a corner?
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…
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Indian Kite Festival 2026 – Auckland’s Skies to Come Alive
A Celebration of Multiculturalism The Indian Kite Festival has become a much-loved fixture on Auckland’s summer calendar, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds for a day of colour,…
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Health Minister Simeon Brown commissions urgent review after Manage MyHealth cyber breach
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…
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Govt’s new year changes: How they’ll affect your wallet
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…
Jacinda Ardern on her cancer scare and a chilling public bathroom encounter.
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…
Severe thunderstorm watch for much of North Island .
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…
Papakura rowdy house revealed as Auckland’s worst for noise complaints.
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…
NZ festivals face toughest summer yet as Splore confirms final year
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…
Nurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
A Nelson nurse says he is living in fear as he tries to stop the deportation of his autistic child. Immigration New Zealand has denied 5-year-old Aidhan Nithin a pathway…
India Free Trade Deal Faces Political Pushback
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 New Zealand Business Council Welcomes Landmark NZ–India Free Trade Agreement
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)…
Fake Cop Tries to Pull Over Real Police — While Drunk
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…
Fatigue, roadworks and congestion: AA’s warning for summer drivers
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…
It’s time to slow down on social media ban
As a parent and a Member of Parliament, I hear often from families worried about the impact of the online world on their children. Social media and digital platforms are…
Fixing the Basics: Controlling Rates and Reforming Local Government-Christopher Luxon
National has been clear with councils – focus on the basics. Fix the pipes, collect the rubbish, and fill the potholes. Despite that, if you have opened your rates bill…
Breman Signals Readiness to Act!
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…
Backing our Indian communities to thrive in New Zealand
First and foremost, I want to give a big thank you to our Indian communities for welcoming the Labour team and I into your spaces this year, be it into…
Labour Moves Into the Lead as Voter Mood Shifts, New Poll Shows
As the year comes to a close, the political mood in New Zealand appears to be shifting. A new poll shows Labour pulling ahead of National, opening up a clear…