Election 2026: New poll reveals frontrunner in the Māori seat of Te Tai Tonga
“If you asked me the impact, it probably makes it slightly less favourable to more centre-right candidates, but…
Singapore Airlines A380 Auckland flights extended, adding thousands more seats
The Aeroroutes site said the service on the 471-seater superjumbo operation was being extended until at least September…
Christchurch Airport: International seats up 21% for biggest summer
Chief executive Justin Watson sees the growth in the context of a wider South Island resurgence. “If you…
Election 2026: Mana on the line as battle for Māori seats heats up
The audience wore hoodies with “Push for Cush!” or their local Labour MP’s name emblazoned on them. But…
Manurewa Local Board: Auckland Council appoints observer amid vote-rigging claims
Wilson took action yesterday amid a growing scandal involving allegations of vote rigging and stolen ballot papers in…
Christchurch Airport set for biggest international summer with 1.27 million seats
“Seeing them add new destinations, increase frequencies, use bigger aircraft and extend seasons tells us they have real…
Election 2026: The National MPs at risk of losing their seats after party list revealed
The risk that an MP unhappy with their position may go rogue was underlined by a throwaway comment…
More flights, more seats: Cathay Pacific boosts Christchurch-Hong Kong route
“Cathay Pacific has been a valued Christchurch Airport partner since 2017, and this increase is another vote of…
Another Auckland parent blasts specialist school transport: Doors left open, car seats ignored
Ama said her daughter, Sophia Ama, is a 6-year-old “sassy little girl” who loved school, art, dancing, and…
Election 2026: Labour draws battle lines in ‘all out’ fight for Māori seats
Katene is a strategic pick for the party – a Fulbright scholar, son of the chairman of Ngāti…
Election 2026: Teacher and conservation leader join list of Hawke’s Bay candidates
The Wairarapa electorate covers a large chunk of Central Hawke’s Bay, including Waipukurau and Waipawa. Shepherd, 31, is…
Christchurch’s new One NZ Stadium: The best (and worst) seats in the house
But that’s enough hyperbole – I’m here to find the bad bits. Too high Welcome to the nose…