The head of the New Plymouth District Council, Gareth Green, shared the savings from a year-long staff restructuring. Initially, the council aimed to save $20 million each year, but now they expect to save $10 million. Since the restructuring began, they have reduced staff positions from 750 to 677, cutting $7 million from the budget. […]

A drunk driver almost six times over the legal limit crashed into multiple cars in a supermarket parking lot. Police arrived at New World Gardens in North Dunedin on Saturday at about 7:10 PM, according to Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond. The 37-year-old man, who was already intoxicated, decided to drive to the supermarket. However, he […]

Philip Polkinghorne’s trial entered its second week, starting with a forensic scientist describing her work at his home. Polkinghorne, a 71-year-old eye doctor, called emergency services claiming his wife, Hanna, had killed herself. He admits to having methamphetamine and a pipe but denies murdering her. Hanna was found dead on April 5, 2021, in their […]

George Anthony Mahoni is now named among five men charged in connection with the gang shooting that led to the death of Charles Pongi in East Auckland one year ago. Mahoni, Vili Laungaue, and Lika Feterika are charged with murder. Another man, whose name is not released, also faces murder charges, while the fifth man […]

Property values in the Wellington region have dropped about 20% since their peak after Covid. According to Corelogic’s Home Value Index, the median house value in Wellington is now $837,425. Wellington City saw the largest quarterly drop at 3.2%, followed by Porirua at 2.7%, Lower Hutt at 2.5%, and Kāpiti Coast at 2.2%. Upper Hutt […]

Auckland suburbs look similar from above, but they have big price differences on the ground. Some buyers pay a lot more to live in popular areas. Research from Corelogic shows that the average price of three-bedroom homes varies greatly between nearby suburbs. For example, Epsom’s average is $1.92 million, while nearby Greenlane is $1.52 million. […]

The waharoa at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tamaki-Nui-a-Rua. Photo: RNZ / Pokere Paewai Kura kaupapa Māori are celebrating a big win after a Waitangi Tribunal decision. The tribunal told the government to create a separate education authority for kaupapa Māori schools, something kura have wanted for years. This recommendation came after a Treaty claim […]

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke in Auckland on Saturday, saying the government is unfairly targeting Māori people. He mentioned that the recent report on abuse in state care shows a “shameful history” where Māori were treated badly, including racism and violence. Hipkins criticized the government for reversing laws that allow Māori to have a […]

Two police officers in Taranaki, Brad Huntly and Simon Howard, are using their cultural roots to help reduce crime among Māori youth. They created Te Hapai Hoe, a free waka ama program that teaches Māori culture, language, and genealogy in a full immersion setting. The program also offers practical help, such as driver’s license training […]

Te Whatu Ora Health NZ has named four new regional directors to improve local decision-making. This change comes after a recent overhaul of its board. The new directors are: – Mark Shepherd for Northern, Te Tai Tokerau – Catherine Cronin for Midland, Te Manawa Taki – Robyn Shearer for Central, Ikaroa – Martin Keogh for […]