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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 Seymour said the current licensing rules were heavy-handed and outdated, and would be replaced…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A day after controversy erupted over his remarks on the meaning of “jihad”, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani on Tuesday clarified that he takes responsibility for any confusion caused…
New Zealand’s latest quarterly update on its nine key government targets—established to guide the public sector toward long-term national priorities—paints a picture of mixed progress. While several goals are firmly…
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…
The Seventh New Zealand Sikh Games were held with great enthusiasm and community pride on the 29th and 30th of November 2025 at Bruce Pullman Park, Takanini. The annual event,…
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…
Disha NZ and the Sakhi team, in partnership with the Indian Consulate in Auckland, hosted the Aotearoa to India cultural showcase on 30 November at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre. The…
The 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, affectionately known as Swami, was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm by followers around the world. Born on 23 November 1926 in…
Big news for shoppers is also a vote of confidence in New Zealand’s economic outlook. US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second store in South Auckland, signalling…
1.The Coming of the Modi Government The arrival of the Modi government in 2014 marked a decisive shift in India’s political and administrative landscape. After years of coalition-era uncertainty, policy…
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…
Auckland’s Indian music community was gifted a deeply memorable evening of melody, heritage, and emotion this spring when renowned musician and mentor Amit Sen presented the 17th programme of his…
“A Century of Divine Presence, Transformative Service, and Universal Message (23 Nov 1926 – 23 Nov 2025)” From the Cradle of Divine Love to the World From the tiny village…
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…
New Zealand will not become a “dumping ground” for high-emission vehicles, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says, despite warnings from electric vehicle advocates after the government’s major cut to the Clean…
A bus driver has been hospitalised following an unprovoked assault at the Manukau Bus Interchange on Monday afternoon. Sree Swami, who had recently started with Ritchies Transport (operating under Auckland…