‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Government to court over conservation law changes
The concession process, which is when permissions are given for activities on conservation land, is expected to be…
White House dinner brings together Trump, Ronaldo, Musk and the Saudi Crown Prince
Ronaldo was not the only soccer-related dinner guest, as Fifa chief Gianni Infantino made yet another appearance at…
As Saudi Crown Prince visits Washington, what’s New Zealand’s strategy for the Gulf? – Geoffrey Miller
Initially, Biden’s renewed interest in the Gulf region – despite his early ambitions to recentre US foreign policy…
Sakana AI takes crown as Japan’s most valuable unicorn
With its latest round of fundraising, Sakana AI has become the biggest unlisted startup in Japan. (Nikkei montage) …
Roger McClay: Former National minister and Commissioner for Children dies, aged 80
“He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.” Initially elected MP for Taupō in 1984, McClay was…
Māori group takes freshwater rights fight to court in landmark case against Crown
It is not about ownership of the water but recognition that Māori were afforded certain rights to freshwater…
Auckland tenancy dispute boiled over into stabbing murder, Crown alleges
The former actor, whose wife claimed he had worked on Shortland Street and served 16 tours of duty…
Louvre jewel theft: Police detain two men after Paris museum robbery
After media reports of the detentions, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said authorities had “carried out arrests on Saturday…
Labour unveils wealth NZ Future Fund economic policy to create jobs, but with few costings
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has revealed his party’s first major economic policy. Photo / Anna Heath Under Labour’s…
Brazen Louvre heist: Thieves use power tools to steal French crown jewels
Armed soldiers patrolled around the famed glass pyramid entrance, while evacuated visitors, tourists and passersby were kept at…
Reserve Bank: Money printing didn’t cause inflation to soar; $11 billion cost to the Crown was offset by benefits
Official Cash Rate (OCR) cuts also boosted the economy – but in a different way. They influenced shorter-term…
Government to save nearly $2.5 billion in KiwiSaver changes over four years
A spokesman for Minister of Finance Nicola Willis said the forecast $2.467b savings over that period relates to…