Fireworks ban: Select committee backs end to public sales and use
The four-member committee was unanimous in its recommendation, but Fleming said he didn’t expect any change before this…
Election 2026: Act reveals immigration campaign policies
Act leader David Seymour arrives in Mission Bay to speak to media about his new campaign policies. Photo…
Missing Motueka tramper Nathan Green: New photos show man with large graze on his face and clothing covered in soil
Police said he then walked through the forest towards Rocky River Rd and had not been seen since.…
Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
250,000 Kiwis May Have Long Covid — But NZ Isn’t Counting
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 1:26 pmPress Release: Long Covid Support Aotearoa New Zealand isn’t tracking the size or…
Surviving A Pan-Crisis | Scoop News
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 9:34 pmArticle: Independent Media Institute We are not facing separate crises, but the simultaneous…
Just Hours From NZ – Women Still Fight For Basic Rights
Sunday, 8 March 2026, 5:30 pmPress Release: ChildFund New Zealand Too many women in our shared home of…
Farmers calling for same animal welfare standards on local and imported pork
In some of these countries, farmers still use sow stalls (cages for pregnant pigs), which New Zealand banned,…
Takaichi Tests a New Growth Formula for an Inflation Era, Economist Says
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving to reframe Japan’s economic debate around a simple proposition. The country is…
You’re finally eligible to claim Social Security — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to retire
Published: Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:22 p.m. ET Americans become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits when they’re in…
Social Security Payments of up to $5,181 Arriving This Week
Millions of Americans will receive a Social Security payment this week. Why It Matters More than 70 million…
Raglan doggy daycare Floofsters donates 100% of profits to animal rescue
All profits will go to Huha (Helping You Help Animals), a no-kill shelter in New Zealand founded in…