It’s Mayhem In Markets As Downside Risks Dominate Following Trump’s Tariffs
The world as we know is changing. Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announced last week were worse than feared. And the retaliation ...
New Satellite Data Shows NZ’s Major Cities Are Sinking – Meaning Rising Seas Will Affect Them Sooner
Rising seas are already affecting coastal communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. On a global average, the sea level is now 18 ...
‘For The Kids’: Prime Minister Hears Polyfest Funding Plea – What Happens Next?
Gerardine Clifford-Lidstone, chief executive of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, says Polyfest plays a crucial role in supporting the wellbeing and future of Pacific youth. “There’s no two ways about ...
‘It’s A Privilege’: Southland Students Journey Over 1500km To Celebrate, Reconnect With Māori Culture At Polyfest
A small kapa haka group from Menzies College (Te Kāreti o Mēneti) in Wyndham has made its first-ever trip beyond the South Island to attend the 50th ASB Polyfest in Auckland.
Ashburton’s Second Bridge Signed Off
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and the Ashburton District Council signed the deal at the end of last week. It means NZTA will tender the full work package as a design and build project later ...
How AI Could Change The Way Councils Operate
As councils grapple with the risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a Canterbury regional councillor has asked whether it could actually replace politicians. Environment Canterbury (ECan) ...
Town’s Historic Water Tower To Get Makeover
Orepuki Community Promotions Charitable Trust has secured funding from Southland District Council to repair and paint the town’s railway water tower. The structure forms an important part of the ...
Cash Shortfall Threatens 125-year-old Art Gallery
As of 31 December 2024, the gallery had a net loss of $183,000 which was then expected to climb to $264,000 by the end of the financial year. The gallery will tap into cash reserves to cover its ...
Cordons Lifted In New Lynn But Police Presence Remains - Waitematā
Rata Street in New Lynn is now open to vehicles following cordons being put in place earlier this afternoon. Officers remain in the area as they continue to work to locate four people who fled from ...
‘Clearly Anti-Māori’: Local Leaders Slam Member’s Bill On Race-Based Services
Local Auckland politicians say an ACT MP's member's bill targeting race-based scholarships at universities is ‘clearly anti-Māori’. Dr Will Flavell says targeted support helped him earn two Master’s ...
Polyfest Is Shaping Educational Futures For New Zealands's Pacific Youth, Says Tutor
At ASB Polyfest, Pacific students wear vibrant costumes, move to rhythmic drumbeats, and perform with pride. But behind the spectacle, they are also building confidence, sharpening academic skills, ...
Dog Bite Prevention Week: Mum Recalls ‘Horrendous Aftermath’ Of Dog Attack On Son
An Auckland mum, whose young son still bears the scars from being attacked by a dog a few years ago, is urging people to seriously consider safety advice. Shayla Clausen, 32, remembers when her then ...