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Election 2026: Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni resigns, says ‘intense focus’ on whānau difficult

“A whānau function attended by mokopuna, kaumātua, gang members and non-gang members has been turned into a political weapon, used for political gain...

Election 2026 live: David Seymour speaks to media after ‘nature-based’ ECEs to receive Govt sign off

Cabinet had agreed to prepare draft legislation for the centres. Source link

Christchurch Airport named New Zealand’s large airport of the year

Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson said the recognition was a proud moment for the airport and its partners.“This is a huge achievement...

On The Up: Waka on last leg home to Ahuriri after navigating around South Pacific using only the stars

Updates on the arrival time will be shared through the Ātea a Rangi Educational Trust social media channels as weather conditions are monitored.From...

Election 2026: Christopher Luxon questioned as left bloc get boost in polls

The Electoral Commission had advised Nov 7 was a 'challenging, but manageable' date. Source link

Wellington City Councillor Andrea Compton reflects on her private cancer journey

The next day when her symptoms continued, she went to after hours, where the doctor sent her to the emergency department. “I was...

Cervical cancer: The women left in painful positions from failed prevention

“It still left its mark, even though I was one of the lucky ones.”She felt lucky to already have two beautiful kids and...

Police dive squad called after car crashes into water in Tauranga

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Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon were tied – then came the minimum wage clanger

Act, in 2023, campaigned on freezing the minimum wage for three years (a policy they’re campaigning on again this election), during coalition talks,...

Election 2026: NZTA says organisation ‘must remain politically neutral’ after ordering signs off fence by Sunday

NZTA said the signs were located on land it administered and had been erected without approval.“The sign is located outside the legal state...

Man dies after speaking at South Wairarapa council meeting

A family spokesperson said Dittmer had repeatedly lobbied the council to prevent 1080 drops in South Wairarapa with particular emphasis on his perceived...

Arvind Kumar death: Australian tourist Michael Rockafella jailed over Auckland Airport meth crash

Rockafella, 37, was arrested in July last year after slamming his rental ute into a line of three vehicles near Auckland Airport around...

Winston Peters mounts fierce defence of all races that come here legally

The same Peters whose deputy leader, Shane Jones, in April warned that the free trade deal with India would trigger a “butter chicken...

Election 2026: Support rises for NZ First and Labour in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll

Meanwhile, the Opportunity Party had increased 0.3 points to 4.8%, below the 5% threshold needed to enter Parliament without an electorate seat.Several recent...

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