Southwest Pacific cyclone outlook: Up to 11 forecast amid El Niño
Elevated cyclone activity is expected across the northern, northeastern and central Southwest Pacific. Elevated tropical cyclone activity is…
Winston Peters campaigns on minimum wage growth of at least inflation rate
Peters had already commented on this during last month’s kingmaker’s debate, when he said the tax credit boost…
Election 2026: Labour’s living wage plan for public service workers could fuel inflation, economist warns
Labour couldn’t say how many people would receive a pay bump, or how much its pledge would cost…
State Highway 1 Temuka-Ōrari Highway closed after serious crash
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said the highway was now closed between Orari Station Rd and Wincester-Geraldine…
All Blacks can learn something from Wallabies’ win over Springboks – Paul Lewis
There’s still a lot of rugby to be played before the next World Cup in Australia and, at…
All Blacks: Anton Segner’s mission to inspire German kids to choose rugby over football
Germany’s place as a sporting power, notably through football, doesn’t extend to rugby, with the country’s national men’s…
One in five Kiwis expect $1 million or more in savings to retire – Westpac survey
“The most important thing people can do today is to make a plan,” he said. “Most of us…
‘Get ready now’ – The top 10 AI predictions for 2027 and beyond
By year-end 2030, 80% of frontline workers employed by international companies will be assisted by physical AI systems…
Mobile speed cameras: 11 graffitied, one trailer tyre slashed in past year
The NZTA said the vandalism was disappointing, created unnecessary costs and put road users at risk. The NZTA…
Manurewa election probe: Vote recorded in name of woman who died in 2022
A Kāinga Ora complex at the end of Beaumonts Way had 13 votes recorded from 17 units. That…
5 dead after Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway, strikes vehicles
“Firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire, and there are multiple patients.” Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said there were…
Multiple vegetation fires break out across Central Hawke’s Bay amid strong winds
Five pumping appliances and three tankers were at the second Swamp Rd fire. “Firefighting conditions are extremely difficult…