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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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 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 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…
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 The government is proposing new legislation to simplify the construction of granny flats and similar structures, aiming to make…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
We’re fast approaching the sixth-month mark of the formation of our government, and I hope that Kiwis clearly understand our priorities by now. Our team is laser focused on rebuilding…
The government has scrapped the First Home Grants program with immediate effect from May 22 and redirect the funds towards expanding social housing announced Housing Minister Chris Bishop. The First…
