Election 2026: National trails Labour on key cost-of-living issue, but gaining ground as Government sees rating rebound
Inflation/the cost of living continues to be the top issue for New Zealanders, as it has been for…
Chiefs v Crusaders 2026: Richard Turner and Luke Jacobson on home legacy
That confidence was justified, as in the end, the Chiefs came away with the win, even though by…
Horse racing: Two records in one remarkable race for champion Kiwi galloper
Silent Witness reigned from December 2002 to April 2005, snaring seven top-level features – the Hong Kong Sprint…
VicHealth given a lifeline as opposition vows to block health promotion agency’s axing
Premier Jacinta Allan’s plan to axe VicHealth is set to fail, with the opposition joining the Greens to…
K’gari dingoes euthanised after Canadian backpacker’s death as parents oppose cull
On Saturday, the Queensland state government announced the pack of dingoes had been deemed an “unacceptable public safety…
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
EU ambassadors were meeting in Brussels after the European Union called an extraordinary general meeting in response to…
Residents warn Ayrburn Screen Hub a ‘Trojan horse’, fear hotel-scale development in rural Lake Hayes
The Ayrburn Screen Hub proposal includes two sound stages, production facilities and supporting infrastructure on a privately owned…
Christopher Luxon calls for ‘mature’ conversation on asset recycling, as Chris Hipkins pledges to hold onto all state assets
Luxon said National was yet to decide on the policy it would take to the election. However, he…
Seven long‑term agreements to secure New Zealand’s future – Bruce Cotterill
As most of us should know, the political landscape is changing rapidly, and many voters are struggling to…
McDonald’s lodges fresh bid for Wānaka restaurant, this time without public input
If approved, it would be Wānaka’s first McDonald’s. The site is owned by Willowridge Developments, positioned beside the…
No Kings protests against Trump draw huge crowds across the country
“Good Morning to my fellow Americans who are celebrating No Kings Day today. While most of us celebrate…
White House begins firing workers amid prolonged shutdown
Democratic leaders in Congress have dismissed the threats as an attempt at intimidation and said mass firings would…