Faith, food and family: How Asian New Zealanders celebrate Easter
Asian Christians in New Zealand are preparing to mark one of the most significant events in the Christian calendar on Sunday with a blend of faith, family and cultural tradition.…
‘Terrible behaviour’: Councillor wants answers about unruly Auckland party
Footage emerges of wild Mt Albert party Footage captured by a neighbour showed teenagers running for their lives, as another brandished a machete on Phyllis Street. (Source: Supplied) A councillor…
Armed police make arrests in central Auckland
Three people are in custody and a firearm has been seized after a police chase in Auckland CBD. About 1.30pm police received a report that a person appeared to have…
Latest figures show increase in national fuel stocks
There has been an increase in total petrol and diesel stocks, while jet fuel levels remain normal, according to the latest fuel stocks update. Data released on Monday afternoon by…
From BestStart to KiwiSaver: Changes that might affect your wallet on 1 April
1 April is approaching – a day on which a host of rule changes take effect. This year, some additional shifts can make a big difference to your bank balance,…
Luxon says if business case for LNG import terminal doesn’t stack up ‘we won’t be doing it’ as nation awaits fuel supply update
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says that if the business case doesn’t stack up for a planned liquefied natural gas import terminal in New Zealand “we won’t be doing it”. Luxon’s…
VAISAKHI MELA 18TH APRIL 2026 ON SATURDAY
Get ready, Auckland! The most vibrant celebration of the year is back 🎉 Join us at the Due Drop Centre on Saturday, 18th April 2026 for a day full of…
ACT, Retail NZ claim paywave surcharge ban ‘dead’, National says not so
The ACT Party is claiming the government’s proposed ban on surcharges for contactless and credit card payments is dead, but the minister responsible insists it is still being worked on.…
Women arrested with trolley loads of clothes taken from Rebel Sport
Four women were arrested after allegedly making off with more than $5000 worth of clothing from a Rebel Sport in Hamilton yesterday evening. In all, police recovered three shopping trolleys…
Children deserve better than a rushed fix
Many parents in New Zealand worry about social media’s effect on young people. Parents see their children spending hours online, sometimes exposed to bullying, harmful content, or pressure to look…
The war in the Middle East is impacting New Zealand-Christopher Luxon
We entered this challenging time in a stronger position than we would have been if this had happened two years ago, but the impacts are still tough for people.Many New…
$50 Weekly Fuel relief!
The government has introduced a temporary support package to help households cope with rising fuel costs, with around 150,000 families set to receive an extra $50 per week. The measure…
EU and Australia sign free trade pact, new defence partnership
The European Union and Australia have agreed on the final text of a free trade agreement, some two years after negotiations broke down over Australian demands for more red meat…
Mobile speed cameras: Rules on where they can park up revealed
Mobile speed camera operators must follow a strict rulebook that bans them from dozens of common roadside locations, newly released documents show. The material, released by the New Zealand Transport…
Large commercial vehicles clogging South Auckland streets
South Auckland households have complained to local authorities about commercial vehicles being parked in residential areas, calling the practice a safety hazard. Marshal Ahluwalia, a member of Manurewa Local Board…
Orange heavy rain warnings issued for parts of North Island
Some heavy rain watches forecasted for the Upper North Island have been upgraded to an orange heavy rain warning. The heavy rain watch which was in place for Northland is…
ACT Party deputy and minister Brooke van Velden retires from politics
ACT deputy leader and Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden is retiring from politics at the November election. The 33-year-old MP for Tamaki won the seat off National at the…
Extra $50 a week for 143k working families as fuel prices skyrocket
Big changes are coming for Kiwi families From April 7, around 143,000 working families with kids will get a bit of relief — an extra $50 a week through a…
Fonterra reports half-year profit of $750 million after tax
Dairy giant Fonterra has released its interim results for the first half of FY26, reporting a strong net profit of $750 million after tax, up from $729 million. Revenue had…
Shane Jones labels critics of fisheries bill as ‘noisy voices’
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has called critics of his Fisheries Amendment Bill “a range of noisy voices” and invited them to have their say at the select committee.…
Patient dies after ‘burnt out’ brain surgeon ignores colleague’s advice
A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation. By Kate Green of RNZ A report by…
Cocaine consumption surges to all‑time high in New Zealand
Cocaine use has hit an all-time high in New Zealand, exceeding MDMA consumption for the first time, according to new wastewater testing data. The data, released by police on Monday,…
Govt eases fuel rules to allow Australian‑spec petrol and diesel
The Government has temporarily eased fuel rules to allow petrol and diesel refined for Australia to be sold in New Zealand as it looks to reduce the risk of supply disruptions.…
Lawyer’s body calls for suspension of work in protest of police inaction in assault upon lawyer
The Lawyers’ Body at Karkardooma Court has called for a suspension of work on Friday. They will suspend the work in protest of alleged inaction of Delhi Police in a…
Dozens lose jobs after business owner leaves New Zealand – and $1.9m tax bill
An engineering firm owner who went to Canada over Christmas never returned, with his company later placed in liquidation over a large unpaid tax bill. Dart Engineering 2006 (Ltd) is…