Auckland Apartment Sales: Nearly Half Sold at a Loss
Many Auckland apartment owners are selling their units at a loss, new data shows. CoreLogic’s latest Pain and Gain report reveals that the number of properties sold for less than…
Indian President Droupadi Murmu has arrived in Auckland for a three-day state visit.
Marking a significant moment in the relationship between India and New Zealand. She was warmly welcomed at Auckland Airport by Trade Minister Todd McClay. Day 1: Arrival in Auckland President…
Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere Criticizes Government’s Plan for Marine and Coastal Areas Act
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says the Government’s proposed changes to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act could be the largest seizure of Māori interests since the 1860s. The…
Government Bill Set Aside Due to Minister’s Absence, Highlighting Parliamentary Disorganization
A piece of government legislation was shelved because no minister was available to speak on it in the House. The Regulatory Systems (Social Security) Amendment Bill was scheduled for its…
The Government has announced a major $800 million plan to upgrade the rail system for lower North Island
An $800 million investment in upgrading the lower North Island’s commuter rail system will reduce the travel time between Wellington and Masterton by 15 minutes. The current train fleet on…
Rotorua Hospital Staff Shortages: Patients Being Sent Back to Emergency Department from Other Wards
Severe Staff Shortages at Rotorua Hospital Lead to Overflow in Emergency Department, Junior Doctors’ Union Warns Staff shortages at Rotorua Hospital are so severe that patients are being sent back…
“I’m sick”: Biden’s COVID-19 announcement targets Musk and Trump in political jibe
US President Joe Biden turned his positive COVID-19 test into a political statement targeting Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. Shortly after news broke of Biden’s diagnosis, he took…
Thunderstorms to Rock Upper North Island and Auckland with Heavy Rain and Gales During Rush Hour
Thunderstorms to Hit Upper North Island and Auckland with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds During Evening Rush Hour Thunderstorms are expected to rumble across the top of New Zealand, impacting…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will not be visiting New Zealand this October.
Buckingham Palace announced this morning that the monarch will embark on a tour including royal visits to Australia and Samoa. In Australia, the program will feature engagements in New South…
ANZ and Westpac Enhance Customer Protection with Behavioral Biometrics to Combat Scams
ANZ Introduces Behavioural Biometrics to Combat Rising Fraud Attempts Last month, ANZ Bank introduced a new anti-scam measure designed to protect customers from fraud: the collection of behavioural biometrics. This…
“Indian Migrant Joseph Elected as Labour MP in the UK”
Joseph’s victory over Conservative stalwart and former minister Damian Green represents a significant triumph against anti-immigration rhetoric in a constituency where the far-right Reform UK party placed third behind the…
Christchurch Man Kills Elderly Indian Visitor Mistaken for Kidnapper
A Christchurch man fatally attacked Mewa Singh, a 60-year-old Indian visitor, after mistaking him for a kidnapper. The incident began when the man saw Singh holding his son’s hand near…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to visit United States!
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is scheduled for an important visit to the United States, which will coincide with his attendance at the NATO summit in Washington. This visit, taking place…
Coalition Government Releases Q3 Action Plan, Prioritizing ‘Making Kiwis Safer and Restoring Law and Order’ – PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled the Coalition Government’s Q3 Action Plan, detailing 40 actions for the period from July 1 to September 30, aimed at rebuilding the economy, enhancing…
“Kāinga Ora CEO Andrew McKenzie Resigns Amid Government Changes
Kāinga Ora Chief Executive Andrew McKenzie is stepping down, citing that an overhaul of the organization does not align with what he had agreed to. Simon Moutter, the chair of…
Cleanup Efforts Underway in Flood-Hit Wairoa and Haumoana
Cleanup operations continue in Wairoa and Haumoana after severe flooding forced hundreds to evacuate and left thousands without power on the East Coast. MetService lifted all weather warnings from Hawke’s…
My government’s first budget is growth oriented!
Two weeks ago, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and I delivered the first Budget of the coalition Government in Parliament. We were proud to deliver tax relief for the first time…
Government Proposes Allowing ‘Granny Flats’ to Be Built Without Resource Consent
Government Proposes Allowing ‘Granny Flats’ to Be Built Without Resource Consent The government is proposing new legislation to simplify the construction of granny flats and similar structures, aiming to make…
Need for New Zealand to invest in new military aircraft.
Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has urged the government to address this pressing concern following a series of breakdowns involving the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) fleet. Recently, Prime Minister…
Injuries Reported on Air New Zealand Flight Due to Severe Turbulence
A passenger and a crew member sustained injuries on an Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Queenstown after encountering intense turbulence on Sunday. The turbulence incident occurred as hot…
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu celebrates with family as his party sweeps LS, assembly polls
TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday celebrated with his family after his party registered a sweeping victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and the Lok Sabha polls. Naidu…
Police Seek Public Assistance After Auckland Speed Cameras Vandalized, Including One Shot by Firearm
Police are appealing for public assistance following a series of vandalism incidents targeting speed cameras in Auckland. A spokesperson confirmed that there have been “recent incidents of wilful damage against…
Police Discover $15 Million Worth of Cannabis in Rural Auckland
In a significant crackdown, police have uncovered cannabis plots worth $15 million across three rural sites in Auckland, destroying approximately 5,450 plants and arresting nine Vietnamese nationals. Search warrants were…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Describes Budget 2024 as “A Diamond Made Under Pressure”
Luxon Highlights Value for Money in Post-Budget Breakfast Speech Speaking at Eden Park during the post-Budget breakfast, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described Budget 2024 as the result of a “systematic…
The Ongoing Oppressions in Tibet Continued to Mount
You would not think that something as innocuous as yogurt would rile authorities in China. However, a recent yogurt festival in Tibet was met with a police crackdown. “Shoton” is…