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…
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A Joyful Christmas Celebration at New Lynn Community Centre
Disha Insights: Stories & Updates DISHA New Zealand Charitable Trust wrapped up the year with
Bringing Varanasi’s Glow to Auckland: First Dev Deepawali
History was made in Auckland as the Hindu Foundation of New Zealand, with the support of the Consulate General of India, hosted New Zealand’s first-ever Dev Deepawali (or Dev Diwali)…
Disgraced former top cop sentenced on objectionable material charges
Former top cop Jevon McSkimming has been given a sentence of home detention after being convicted of possessing objectionable material including of child exploitation and bestiality. In the Wellington High…
Economists forecast tough calls to get books back to black
Economists say the government is stuck between a rock and a hard place off the back of Treasury’s latest economic forecasts. By Anneke Smith of RNZ Tuesday’s Half-Year Fiscal and…
Christchurch Dairy Stabbing Raises Alarm on Teen Crime
The spotlight has fallen on violent youth offenders in the wake of an alleged attack on a diary by a teenager in Christchurch earlier this month that left the owner…
‘In plain sight’: Nine illegal gambling venues raided in Auckland
Authorities have cracked down on nine alleged illegal gambling venues in Auckland, seizing poker tables, cash, cryptocurrency and electronic devices as investigations continue into unlicensed operations. The Department of Internal…
Hemp industry rules loosened in sweeping law change
Hemp industry laws are set to be loosened as Regulation Minister David Seymour announces sweeping changes. Seymour said the current licensing rules were heavy-handed and outdated, and would be replaced…
Kiwis soon face new social media screening for travelling to US.
Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history…
School lunch provider cleared over mouldy meals in Christchurch
MPI investigating school complaint about ‘mouldy’ lunches Haeata Community College in Christchurch says some students reported feeling unwell after being offered the meals. New Zealand Food Safety has found no…
Crown Jewels protest turns messy — and a visiting Kiwi cop steps in
Crown Jewels protest turns messy What started as a dramatic protest at the Tower of London took an unexpected turn when a Kiwi police officer on holiday became the one…
Carers ruled government employees – minister consider options
The Minister for Disability Issues is seeking advice on the Supreme Court’s decision that two parents who care full-time for their disabled children are employees of the government and should…
Yes, You can fast-track your goal of becoming mortgage-free
Every few months, another “miracle hack” pops up online claiming it’ll have you mortgage-free in five years. And every few months, I watch people get excited… only to realise the…