‘I’d probably be dead’: Woman warns of gene testing insurance fears
An Auckland woman who lost her father, sister and grandmother to cancer says a genetic test probably saved…
Greens pledge to restore, expand original school lunch scheme
The Greens have vowed to restore the school lunch programme to its original form, extend it to more…
Luxon vs Hipkins: TVNZ confirms live election Leaders Debate
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will go head to head with Labour leader Chris Hipkins in a live debate…
Mayor welcomes rejection of fast-track referral for Pegasus development
The Government has declined property developer Wolfbrook’s application for a fast-track referral for a major development on the…
Cuba has plenty of doctors. So why is its healthcare system collapsing?
Since January 2026, many Cubans have lived a life of near-constant darkness. The Trump administration’s oil blockades have…
Mackenzie ratepayers fork out $29,000 on councillor conduct probe
An investigation into whether a Mackenzie councillor pushed one council staff member and slammed the door in another’s…
China AI firms tap Nvidia power overseas as U.S. weighs crackdown
Nvidia’s effective monopoly over the most powerful chips has made U.S. export controls a key tool in Washington’s…
Political upheaval drives huge surge in Māori overseas enrolment
Overseas enrolments across the Māori electorates has surged 67% since the 2023 election, with advocates in Australia saying…
Luxon, Bishop press fondness for Hutt Valley in show of party unity
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Chris Bishop – one of his ministers accused of trying to topple him…
Documents reveal Health NZ hiring crackdown
Health NZ leaders told the Health Minister tight controls on hiring staff were crucial to delivering its budget…
Most Kiwis still back MMP despite Luxon stance
More than half of Kiwis want to keep MMP, according to a new 1News Verian poll, after the…
Peters calls harbour crossing report a gross waste of money
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the best option for a second harbour crossing in Auckland should…