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…
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…
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…
Auckland Celebrates UNESCO Recognition of Deepawali!
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Avondale was illuminated with devotion, joy, and cultural pride on Sunday 14 December evening during a deeply moving Diya-lighting ceremony, held to celebrate UNESCO’s…
Siddhguruvar’s Spiritual Tour of NZ in March 2026!
Little faith can take you to heaven, but complete faith can bring heaven to you.” These words, often associated with Siddheshwar Brahmrishi Siddhguruvar, capture the spiritual essence that draws millions…
‘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…
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…
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…
Major bank changes some home loan rates, with one going down – and others increasing
Westpac bank has unveiled adjustments to its fixed-term home loan rates following the recent rise in wholesale interest rates with the Reserve Bank’s November Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement. Effective…
Hipkins Insists: Briefing on McSkimming by Coster ‘Never Happened’
Labour leader and former Police Minister Chris Hipkins is firmly rejecting claims that ex–police commissioner Andrew Coster briefed him about Jevon McSkimming’s affair before McSkimming was promoted to deputy police…
Who’s up and who’s down? Party leaders react to new 1News poll
Party leaders have reacted to a declining Te Pāti Māori in the last 1News Verian poll of the year. The poll showed support for Te Pāti Māori had dropped to…
Why does NZ take such a long summer break? 🇳🇿
Every year, as December rolls around, most of us start counting down the days until the classic Kiwi summer holiday. Whether you’re heading to the bach, going camping, or just…
Police searching for 36-year-old man after deadly Auckland bus stabbing
A man who attacked two people on the number 76 bus in Auckland last night has been named, but not yet caught, police say. One man died and a second…
Equal right for all Kiwis!
ACT Party leader and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says the ACT Party is firmly committed to the principle of equal rights for all New Zealanders, without any…
Two Years of Fixing the Basics: New Zealand’s Turnaround-Christopher Luxon
When we formed Government in 2023, we knew the job of cleaning up the mess and fixing the country would not be an overnight job. It’s been two years of…
Retail Crime Advisory Group Statement on Crimes Amendment Bill
Yesterday, the Government introduced a Bill that will strengthen the penalties for shoplifting and better protect victims of crime, says Sunny Kaushal, Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group for the…
Auckland Mayor Slams Rates Cap, Warns of Impact on City Rail Link
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has issued a sharp warning to the government over its proposed cap on council rates increases, arguing the policy is unworkable, disconnected from local realities, and…
India’s biggest threats are internal!
The past few months in India have been nothing short of turbulent, especially after Op-Sindoor, with the opposition—led chiefly by the Congress party driving a relentless anti-government narrative. The recent…
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Guru Tegh Bahadur Remembered on 350th Martyrdom Day!
On the revered occasion of the 350th centenary of the martyrdom of Sahib Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, a grand Sarv Dharam Sammelan was held at Gurudwara Sri Dashmesh…
Better Future Trust Leads Powerful Ovarian Cancer Initiative
The Better Future Trust, under the leadership of community advocate and philanthropist Shivani Arora, successfully hosted an impactful Ovarian Cancer Awareness Dinner at the Remuera Club on Saturday evening. The…
Luxon Backs Rising Prison Numbers!
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described New Zealand’s rapidly expanding prison population as “a good thing”, framing the rise as evidence that the government’s hard-line approach to crime is working.…
Ethnic Minority Communities Contribute $87 Billion to New Zealand’s Economy!
Waitakere Ethnic Board, in collaboration with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and the New Zealand Government’s Auckland Policy Office, is proud to announce…
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India-New Zealand Connect: Bamanwali Leads FTA and Cultural Initiatives
The recent visit of Sampat Saraswat Bamanwali, Founder and CEO of Eco Bharat, to New Zealand marked a unique blend of cultural celebration, civilizational exchange, and business diplomacy. From November…
A disastrous miscalculation by India’s enemy!
The national capital, New Delhi, was shaken by a deadly blast orchestrated by anti-India jihadi elements, claiming the lives of more than a dozen innocent citizens. This marks the first…