Sunny Kaushal’s Push Yields Stronger Powers
The Government has confirmed it will tighten laws dealing with antisocial behaviour by introducing move-on orders — a reform long championed by retail advocates including Sunny Kaushal. The new powers…
Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer – trade minister
The Free Trade Agreement with India is better than almost every other trade agreement with India, says the trade minister, who is optimistic it will get the political support needed…
New Zealanders’ dismal savings balances revealed says Westpac.
A third of New Zealanders have savings of less than $500, Westpac says, with Auckland and Northland lagging the rest of the country. Westpac has released new data that shows…
Jack Hargreaves admits the murder of his brother, armed seizure of car after Hamilton shooting
Jack Hargreaves’ brother and flatmate were trying to get into his bedroom when he fired three shotgun rounds through the door they were standing in front of. A short time…
‘No doubt’ move-on orders for homeless will drain police resources
Requiring police officers to shift rough sleepers from one place to another could mean other crime work is delayed or dropped, the Police Association’s boss says.The Government is giving officers…
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…
Malabar Gold & Diamonds Hosts Māori Cultural Delegation, Marking Indo-New Zealand Cultural Exchange
Malabar Gold & Diamonds hosted a visiting Māori cultural delegation, led by Whiria Collective, at its flagship store in Hyderabad during the delegation’s India visit. The delegation was in the…
“Law must take its course”: King Charles III on arrest of his brother Andrew amid Epstein probe
UK’s King Charles III on Thursday issued a solemn statement after the arrest of his younger brother and former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, saying “the law must take its course” and…
River breaches banks, floods close highways in Canterbury
Heavy rain has caused a major river to burst its banks in Canterbury, forcing road closures and disrupting travel across the region. Authorities say persistent downpours over the past 24…
‘The bridge is gone’: Hundreds isolated in South Wairarapa
A key Lower North Island bridge has washed out, isolating hundreds along the South Wairarapa coast. By Sue Teodoro of Local Democracy Reporting Coastal communities have been cut off as…
Housing market’s ‘tale of two islands’
New Zealand’s housing market is a “tale of two islands”, one economist says – as the fortunes of sellers and house hunters in the South Island rapidly diverge from their…
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…
Winston on the rise? Party leaders react to 1News poll
Winston Peters asked about the latest 1News poll. (Source: 1News) He’s not normally a fan of them, but Winston Peters may have cause to smile at the latest 1News poll…
Preparations intensify in Tripura ahead of Amit Shah’s visit; artisans craft heritage souvenir for regional Rajbhasha Sammelan
Preparations are in full swing in Agartala ahead of the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on February 20, with the Government of Tripura undertaking extensive arrangements, including decoration…
Chandigarh DGP Sagar Preet Hooda conferred President’s Medal for Distinguished Service
Director General of Police, Chandigarh, Sagar Preet Hooda, was conferred with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service on Monday. The award was announced on the eve of Independence Day, 2025,…
Seymour campaigns for smaller govt in ‘State of the Nation’ speech
The ACT leader has distinguished his party from its coalition partners in a state of the nation speech, giving a blunt assessment of how tough things are at the moment,…
Hopes six-monthly reporting season will show economic turnaround
The six-monthly company reporting season is about to start, with high hopes that earnings will start to reflect the turnaround in the economy. Investment firm Forsyth Barr said 2025 looked…
Free Trade Agreement with India must protect migrant workers – Labour
[email protected] Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour says National must ensure stronger protections for migrant workers in the Free Trade Agreement with India, before it agrees…
Alert: Power cuts and flooding as storm hammers lower North Island. Avoid non-essential travel.
More than 30,000 properties have lost power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island.
Delhi: Gold, Silver items stolen from RK Puram jewellery shop, police register FIR
A burglary was reported at a jewellery shop in the Sector-6 market of R.K. Puram during the intervening night of February 13-14. According to the complainant, several gold and silver…
Standing Strong : Sunny Kaushal
It is a matter of pride,” says Sunny Kaushal, Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Group, as he reflects on the group’s recent submission of key recommendations to the New Zealand…
Surya Namaskar Observed at Bharatiya Mandir on the Auspicious Occasion of Ratha Saptami!
Bharatiya Mandir marked the sacred occasion of Ratha Saptami with the annual Surya Namaskar programme on 25 January, held at the Bharatiya Mandir Community Hall. The event brought together devotees,…
Person was hospitalised after reported fall from Christchurch’s Tūranga library.
A person was taken to hospital in a critical condition after reportedly falling from the roof of Christchurch’s Tūranga library this morning. Emergency services were called to the Cathedral Square…