‘Butter chicken’ remark on India-New Zealand deal sparks row; leaders term it racist, offensiveNew Zealand First deputy Shane Jones' "butter chicken tsunami" remark regarding the India free trade agreement has sparked a political fire...
Italian politicians outraged over ICE deployment at 2026 Winter Olympics; Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani clears air over big controversyItalian leaders are upset about reports of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. F...
New Zealand weather on Christmas Day: Forecasters predict mixed bag - A mix of sun, showers, and strong windsChristmas Day in New Zealand promises varied weather. Expect sunshine and warm temperatures in many regions, perfect for barbecues. However...
Tongariro National Park rocked by multiple fires; firefighters mobilize, helicopters deployed to battle massive vegetation blazeMultiple fires erupted in Tongariro National Park, prompting a significant emergency response with firefighters battling a 110-hectare blaz...
Cobar mine explosion kills two in Australia’s first major mine fatality since 2015 as Polymetals halts trading for two daysA devastating explosion has claimed the lives of two workers at the Endeavor mine in Cobar, New South Wales. Another worker sustained injur...
Born in New Zealand, belonging nowhere: An 18-year-old faces deportation to India after a lifetime in limboFor Navjot Singh, the legal debate translates to a personal crisis. As he faces deportation to a country he’s never known, his story has be...
‘In seconds, laughter turned to panic’: Muriwai Beach sand dune collapse leads to man’s death while playing with kidsA 28-year-old man tragically died at Muriwai Beach in New Zealand after a sand dune collapsed on him while he was digging a hole in it whil...
Is location-sharing with a love partner making teenagers less safe?Teenagers perceive location-sharing in relationships as normal, often viewing it as an act of care and trust. However, this practice can be...
NZ Govt announces 'Parent Boost' visa to bring families together, check eligibility criteriaThe New Zealand government has introduced the Parent Boost visa, allowing parents of citizens and residents to visit and stay with their fa...
New Zealand government is leaking info and finding a culprit in mediaThe New Zealand government continues to struggle with unauthorized leaks from public servants, prompting investigations and internal warnin...
Nelson’s day of deluge: Floodwaters swallow streets, toss cows, and ground flightsNelson faced intense flooding after record rainfall. Streets turned into rivers, and drainage systems failed. Fire and Emergency New Zealan...
Winston Peters criticizes RNZ host during gender definition bill debateNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters faced backlash after a heated interview. The discussion revolved around a bill defining "woman." Pe...
New Zealand's high rejection rates for student visas from India raise alarmNew Zealand universities tackle high Indian student visa rejection rates. Chris Whelan raises concerns over delays. Immigration New Zealand...
Twitter a serious danger for traditional media's ability to control narrative: Elon MuskTwitter CEO Elon Musk on Monday said that his micro-blogging platform has become a "serious danger" to traditional media outlets, as he res...
Schools across New Zealand hit by bomb threatsThe fresh wave of threats came 24 hours after hoax calls to four New Zealand schools on Wednesday in Waikato, Thames and Gisborne on the No...
Taliban beating people with AK-47 to stop them from entering Kabul airport"It's a complete disaster. The Taliban were firing into the air, pushing people, beating them with AK47s," Radio New Zealand (RNZ) quoted a...
- Rowing-Olympic champions Bond, Murray, Drysdale to take year off
ROWING-NEWZEALAND/:Rowing-Olympic champions Bond, Murray, Drysdale to take year off