‘Water everywhere’: Dozens of cars seen floating in floodwaters in Mount Cook
A woman on Wright Street in the Wellington suburb of Mount Cook saw half a dozen cars floating when she looked outside her window. Jane Loughnan said she woke up…
State of emergency in Wellington as more rain arrives after floods, slips
A state of emergency has been declared in the Wellington region after it was hit with torrential rain. Wellington Civil Defence Emergency Management (WCEM) said the declaration supports the response…
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New Zealand and India free trade agreement confirmed
New Zealand’s long-awaited free trade agreement with India will be signed next week, marking a major milestone in trade relations between the two countries. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay…
Two children under 3 and woman killed at Hastings home
Two children aged under three years old died alongside a woman following an incident at a property in Hastings, RNZ understands. A man is in hospital in relation to the…
NZ fuel stocks drop again as one shipment held up in Singapore
New Zealand’s fuel stocks have dropped for a second update in a row, with officials warning that maritime delays are likely to become more frequent after revealing one shipment had…
Bad news for budget travellers: Jetstar to trim flight schedules further
Qantas and Jetstar are cutting flight capacity as fuel prices continue to climb. Qantas Group said jet fuel prices had more than doubled since it released its half-year outlook in…
Neighbour From Hell: Indian Migrant’s Five-Year Ordeal in New Lynn!
A law-abiding Indian migrant living in the suburb of New Lynn in Auckland has spent the past several years dealing with an increasingly distressing situation involving an allegedly unruly neighbour,…
Woman dies on Qantas flight from New York to Auckland
A woman has died aboard a Qantas flight travelling from the United States to New Zealand. A police spokesperson said on Tuesday morning officers were in attendance at the “sudden…
Money’s tight and food prices are up – how to save on your grocery bill
Another interest rate rise and a spike in fuel prices is placing increasing pressure on household budgets. Many households are also seeing the impact of the war in the Middle…
Man allegedly had axe in bag during failed Auckland jewellery robbery
A man who allegedly tried to rob a jewellery store in Auckland with an axe hidden in his backpack was arrested over the weekend. The offender entered Westfield Manukau City…
Fonterra farmer-shareholders ‘bank the good times’ with Mainland sale payments
It is pay day for dairy giant Fonterra’s 8000 or so shareholding farmer-suppliers from the sale of the co-operative’s Mainland Group consumer business. The proceeds from the dairy co-op’s multibillion-dollar…
Police investigate threatening graffiti outside Papatoetoe school
Police have launched an investigation after a threatening graffiti was found outside a school in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was…
New Zealand’s top exporters call on parliament to back free trade agreement with India
Some of New Zealand’s top exporters and business associations have signed an open letter calling on all political parties to back New Zealand’s free trade agreement with India. The letter…
As it happened: Cyclone Vaianu moves away, clean-up begins
The clean-up has begun after severe weather brought on by Cyclone Vaianu hammered much of the North Island at the weekend. All weather warnings and watches have been lifted for…
Woman mistakenly declined benefit to care for son with celiac disease, diabetes
A woman was declined a benefit to help her care for her young son, despite his doctor explaining his life-threatening condition requires intensive, around the clock management. The Ministry of…
Nearly $17m of cocaine found in lining of container at Tauranga
Nearly 50kg of cocaine – valued at around $16.8 million – stashed in the lining of a refrigerated container has been seized at the Port of Tauranga. New Zealand Customs…
Latest official fuel stocks update – how much does NZ have?
New Zealand’s fuel stocks have dipped slightly across petrol, diesel and jet fuel, new data shows, with 14 tankers either in local waters or heading for the country. The Ministry…
Clean-up well underway after Vaianu’s damaging path through Gisborne-Tairāwhiti
The roar of 100km/h-plus winds on Sunday was replaced by the whine of chainsaws on Monday as the region went into clean-up mode following the impact of ex-tropical Cyclone Vaianu.…
Racial Hatred against Indians on the Rise in New Zealand!
Police are investigating a threatening piece of graffiti discovered outside a Papatoetoe school in Auckland, aimed directly at the Indian community. Authorities have classified the incident as a hate-driven offence,…
NZICA Elects New Leadership at Landmark Centenary AGM in Auckland!
The New Zealand Indian Central Association has announced its newly elected governing body during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference held on 11 April 2026 in Auckland, marking a…
“Additional force will be deployed in all 28 constituencies”: Tripura DGP on ADC polls
Ahead of the upcoming general elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), elaborate security arrangements have been put in place with authorities deploying additional forces in all…
Reserve Bank holds Cash Rate at 2.25%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has decided to keep the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25 percent, signalling a cautious approach as inflation pressures rise without derailing…
Winston Peters Urges Calm as Iran Conflict Raises Economic Concerns for New Zealand
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called for restraint and level-headed decision-making amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, following high-level talks in Washington, D.C. During his…
Vaianu Raises Weekend Weather Fears!
Forecasters say Cyclone Vaianu is becoming increasingly likely to strike New Zealand this weekend, raising concerns about dangerous conditions. MetService has warned the storm could bring destructive, potentially life-threatening winds…
The community devastated by the tragic loss of a young life!
The sudden and tragic death of a young and promising Indian student, Shaurya Sriram, has deeply shaken the Indian community in New Zealand. Shaurya, 21, died after being pulled unconscious…