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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…
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…
The 36-year-old man accused of stabbing two people in separate incidents aboard a bus is due to appear in court today, as Auckland Transport describes the event as “deeply concerning”.…
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…
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…
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…
Every migrant has dealt with the immigration system in some way. Many of us have felt the frustration of seemingly-endless paperwork and visa delays. We have also felt the relief…
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…
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…
Open banking has recently become a major topic in New Zealand’s financial sector, sparking discussions about how it could improve banking services and give consumers greater control over their financial…
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…
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,…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has carried out searches across eight locations in Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh and seized various digital devices and other incriminating materials as part…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed West Bengal’s top law enforcement officials to ensure robust security measures and prevent any intimidation of election personnel, following recent incidents that…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Skyroot’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, Telangana via video conferencing today and unveiled Skyroot’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, with the capability to launch…
In a continued crackdown on the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Srinagar Police on Thursday carried out searches at multiple locations linked to individuals and organisations allegedly associated with the proscribed group.…
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.…
You’ll likely remember the previous Government’s “ute tax”. Overnight, the cost of buying the kinds of vehicles people rely on – to get to work, to run a farm, to…
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…
India’s No. 1 ranked professional boxer Chandni Mehra, who fought for a world title against New Zealand’s Mea Motu in December 2023 and narrowly lost on points, has now been…