‘We’re ready to act’: NZ is preparing for fuel disruption, says Nicola Willis
Fuel talk is heating up — but the message right now is: don’t panic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand currently has about 50 days’ worth of fuel on…
Petrol price could hit $4, economists warn
It’s feasible that petrol prices could reach $4 a litre, economists say. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil prices, taking petrol prices with them. Over March,…
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Domestic airfares up 10.6% in year to February
Domestic airfares increased in price 10.6% in the year to February 2026, according to the latest figures released by Stats NZ. International air travel meanwhile is up 1.8% over the…
New Zealand Air Force Hercules Joins Australian Squadron for Exercise Trojan Compass
For the first time, a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules has been flying using an Australian call sign while operating as part of a Royal Australian Air Force…
Holi Event Organisers Reject Claims of Links to Illegal Activity
Holi event organisers respond to visa overstayer claims A Delhi-based organisation has denied any involvement in immigration breaches after several members of a cultural group who came to New Zealand…
Indian Consulate Supported Visas for Performers Who Later Overstayed
A letter obtained by RNZ shows the Consulate General of India in Auckland supported visa applications for more than two dozen people as part of an “cultural delegation” that attended…
West Asia conflict: White House confirms US Navy did not escort vessels via Strait of Hormuz
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday said that the United States has not escorted any vessels or tankers via the Strait of Hormuz amid the developing security situation…
PM Modi, Finland President call for doubling bilateral trade by 2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb have called on the business communities of both countries to tap the opportunities created by the landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement,…
Trailer of ‘Made in Korea’ out now
Netflix on Wednesday unveiled the trailer of ‘Made in Korea’, which stars Priyanka Mohan in the lead role. Set against the everyday pulse of Tamil Nadu and Seoul, Made In…
Brain Drain Debate Resurfaces as Kiwis Seek Opportunities in Australia
The issue of “brain drain” has once again entered public discussion, with growing numbers of New Zealanders moving to Australia in search of better career opportunities and higher wages. The…
Trump says the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in Iran
US President Donald Trump told CNN in a nine-minute phone interview that the US military is “knocking the crap” out of Iran – but the “big wave” is yet to…
The Prime Minister has admitted he “misspoke” when he said New Zealand supported “any actions” to prevent Iran having nuclear weapons.
Christopher Luxon also said New Zealand will not join the conflict. At his post-Cabinet press conference on Monday, Luxon said successive governments have had a longstanding position that any action…
Middle East conflict live updates: Three US troops killed as region braces for new strikes after death of Khamenei
The US Central Command has released a video showing US destroyers launching guided missiles, as well as missiles making impact on an undisclosed location. US President Donald Trump has said…
US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last ‘weeks’, 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed
Israel and the US have begun a fresh waves of strikes on Iran, targeting the Iranian leadership, its air defences and its ballistic missile capabilities. The US military says it…
Mason Gooding reveals he had E. Coli while filming ‘Scream 7’
Actor Mason Gooding has revealed that he was battling a severe E. coli infection while shooting a key scene for the upcoming horror film Scream 7, admitting that he had…
NZ Signals Support for UK Move on Andrew’s Succession
New Zealand has indicated it would stand behind the United Kingdom if it decides to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed.…
Kiwi women hurt on packed bus that plunged off a Nepal highway, killing 19 and injuring 25 BINAJ GURUBACHARYA
A packed bus on its way to Nepal’s capital has driven off a mountain highway in Nepal, killing 19 people and leaving another 25, including a New Zealander, wounded. There…
India assumes Chairmanship of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium at 9th Conclave in Visakhapatnam
India on Friday assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) at the 9th Conclave of Chiefs, held in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant milestone in regional maritime cooperation.…
Obama shuts down alien buzz, says there’s no evidence of contact
Former US President Barack Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us” after sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real on a…
Indian Para Swimmer Makes History with Cook Strait Relay Crossing!
In a remarkable display of endurance, teamwork, and determination, Indian para swimmer Satendra Singh Lohiya became the first Indian para-athlete to successfully cross the formidable Cook Strait in a relay…
AI researchers are sounding the alarm on their way out the door
“The world is in peril,” warned the former head of Anthropic’s Safeguards Research team as he headed for the exit. A researcher for OpenAI, similarly on the way out, said…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Indonesia
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Indonesia, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 115km. In a post on X,…
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HariPrabodham NZ: historic spiritual centre opens in West Auckland!
HariPrabodham New Zealand’s historic community spiritual venture was formally unveiled in West Auckland with the inauguration of the Harisumiran Community Centre, highlighting the growing social, cultural and economic contribution of…
Taiwan detects seven PLAN vessels around its territorial waters
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said that seven PLAN vessels were operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Monday. An illustration of the flight path…
Winter Storm to bring heavy snow and perilous cold to New York, New Jersey
While the bitter cold will be felt this weekend, it’s the heavy, widespread snowfall that is expected to dominate headlines across New York and New Jersey, CBS News reports. A…