‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid Luxon controversy
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon was bestowed the Tuisinavemauluomoto’otua title by the village of Apia on Monday. 16…
Queenstown Lakes District Council to permanently ban lakeside stalls
Queenstown Lakes District Council monitoring showed there were often between six and 22 stalls on a 150m stretch…
Dilworth abuse survivor says $90,000 redress offer ‘insultingly small’
Dilworth’s redress programme began in 2023, with 261 survivors having accepted and settled their applications for redress by…
Technology entrepreneur Sir Rod Drury named 2026 New Zealander of the Year
Sir Rod Drury. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski Technology entrepreneur Sir Rod Drury has been named 2026 New…
Kangaroo Island considers introducing ‘last cat policy’ in bid to eradicate feral cats
By Tom Mann and Isabella Kelly, ABC Photo: PIXABAY Kangaroo Island Council is considering banning the introduction of…
Fuel situation could get worse before better, says Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged a “big shift” in the government’s messaging around the war in the…
Possum found in Hobart Airport gift shop soft toy section
(File) The real possum was “safely escorted” out of the terminal by airport management. Photo: Supplied / Samantha…
Greenpeace targets PM’s office over possible NZ minerals deal with US
The scene of the protest on Thursday. Photo: Supplied Pictures of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher…
Authors who missed out on Public Lending Right payment receive funds
Authors have to confirm their eligibility for payment every year, whether or not they have new books in…
‘Disaster inertia’: why must NZ keep relearning the same lessons from extreme events?
By Benjamin D Tombs, Judy Lawrence, Rob Bell of Flooding in Little River, Canterbury on 17 February 2026.…
As it happened: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparing for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict
Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as fuel prices rise amid…
Tough breeding season for tara iti – one of New Zealand’s smallest birds
Photo: Supplied / Darren Markin One of New Zealand’s smallest birds remains in big trouble after a tough…