Donald Trump’s readiness to burn off America’s allies now seems to be extending to Israel – or at least to Benjamin Netanyahu, who looks increasingly vulnerable as Israel heads towards elections that must be held by October at the latest. The Trump/Netanyahu bromance seems to be over.
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Critical bridge funding secures iwi-led kauri protection operations through June 2027 as government funding ends.
Polling by Horizon research reveals 90% of New Zealanders want bottom trawling limited in some form and more than half (55%) support a complete ban in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana.
The final puzzle piece of the Central Interceptor tunnel is in place, following the removal of the massive bulkhead that separated the two halves of the tunnel during construction of New Zealand’s largest wastewater project.
A kororā scored an unfortunate own goal when it found itself entangled in a football net in a New Plymouth garden last week.
We acknowledge that there will be strongly held views about the policy underlying the bill. Our committee considers that it is important to be open and transparent about how we intend to approach our work.
The group says MBIE modelling, that the Government is relying on for its suggested LNG energy savings, must be released in full and independently reviewed before any contract is signed.
From September 2026, all individuals, organisations and tax agents will need to submit applications through myIR.
A new Consumer NZ survey shows food budgets are under strain for 82% of New Zealand households, and 67% have low confidence in government policies to help keep food affordable and accessible.
Gary Orr, MPI director of investigations and compliance support, says both companies are part of a wider investigation by Biosecurity New Zealand into the illegal movement of shellfish from a contained zone into protected and unaffected zones.
City Fitness pleaded guilty to eight charges under section 11 of the Fair Trading Act. The charges alleged CityFitness engaged in conduct liable to mislead the public on its website, Instagram, and Google advertising.
“In just two years, electricity prices have surged 20%, and many households across New Zealand are feeling the strain,” says Jon Duffy, Consumer chief executive.
The average Kiwi home is now worth $912,190, which is 0.2% less than the same time last year and 14.2% below the market’s previous peak in early 2022.
Analysis of US State Department data conducted by the BBC reveals a visa rejection rate greater than 40% for 11 of the 48 countries that have qualified. (The 11 in question comprise Ecuador, Egypt, Haiti, Algeria, Uzbekistan, Cape Verde, Jordan, Iran, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana and Senegal.)
Real 'practical world' truth and proof are in fact statistical concepts; they have an attached probability.
As inscrutable as cultures are, they come and go, but human history marches on. But where is it marching from, and towards what is it marching?
When it comes to scrutinising the minutiae of detail on policies, Hegseth, Vance and their goons can never be accused of being too thorough.
Safely removed from the violent realities on the ground, European heads of state and foreign ministers wear it as a badge of honour that they refuse to have any dialogue with their Russian counterparts.
Mohamed, from Lebanon, is safe here in Wellington, with his wife and new baby, but his brother in Beirut and his parents in Nabatieh in the south of the country – are living once again on a knife’s edge.
While Americans worry about groceries, rent, medical bills, job security, retirement and whether their children will inherit anything resembling freedom, the White House is being turned into a playground for power and celebrity.
Communities across the Jordan Valley and South Hebron Hills facing displacement continue to resist, determined to remain on the land they have inhabited for generations.
A scalable model that combines education, paid work, mentorship, and healthcare to support vulnerable youth.
Third World Ocean Assessment, launched on World Oceans Day, offers deepening scientific insights into the state of marine ecosystems.
Disabled leaders from across Aotearoa NZ will take their advocacy to the global stage next week to participate in the 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked parts of the southern Philippines, causing damage in a key coastal city and affecting about 3 million students in the province of Sarangani.
The Children’s Music Awards show us what happens when curiosity, culture, and chaos collide in the most delightful way.
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded a $40k NZCT grant to Porirua Little Theatre (PLC) to upgrade its lighting system and stage equipment, supporting higher quality productions and more adaptable performance setups.
The union formally objected to the four-week consultation period as being insufficient for such a major upheaval. The union has written to HNZ to request more detailed information and an extended consultation period.
Desley Simpson, Deputy Mayor of Auckland, says the alliance demonstrates the value of collaboration across the region’s cultural institutions.
New Zealand writer Hazel Phillips and Australian writer Nam Le have been announced as the recipients of the 2026 New Zealand-Australia residency exchange.
This year’s focus recognises communities where Māori language has long been part of everyday life, while inspiring and encouraging others to take the first step.