A survey by dating site Harmony, has seen the New Zealand accent ranked as the second most attractive to people in the UK, coming in behind the Queen’s Received Pronunciation accent. It comes after the New Zealand accent was also rated the sexiest in the world in an extensive poll, conducted by Big Travel in […]

While New Zealand culture is largely influenced by American culture; think fast food, Netflix, hip hop and rap music. One of the best things about our culture is the “unexpected drop in”. This is the friend turning up, unannounced, to check in with you and stay for a coffee. It’s the Sunday afternoon drinks that […]

As the Hamilton population surges, with an increase in age and single households, the city council has been prompted to change their long-term housing plan. Hamilton is tipped to be one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities, despite the covid-19 set back. Waikato University associate profession in economics Michael Cameron said the “overall picture” shows […]

A government-backed finance scheme will see businesses able to borrow up to $5 million, an increase from $500,000. The loan increase will boost interest and is designed to encourage business lending. Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, announced alongside the increase in loan amount, the terms of the loan would also be extended from three to five […]

Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced today that Auckland will remain in Alert Level 3 until 11:59 pm on Sunday 30 August. The current restrictions were reviewed by ministers today who assessed whether the community transmission had been contained. Ardern said the government is sticking with the “stamp it out” strategy and that she acknowledged the […]

Last week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, announced a boost in defence force personnel into managed isolation and quarantine facilities and at the maritime border. The announcement is in response to the second wave of Covid-19 in Auckland and is part of a plan that has been developed by the Minister of managed isolation, Megan Woods. […]

In today’s society, it has never been so easy to read, share and spread misinformation. With the rise in social media and online media sources, Kiwis are becoming more aware of the spread of fake news. According to a recent Netsafe survey, 93 percent of people have heard the term ‘fake news’ and nearly half […]

New Zealand police are welcoming Chinese police to Auckland for training and relationship building. Despite fears of Chinese tech-giant, Huawei, entering Western countries, New Zealand will welcome the Guangzhou police to Tamaki Makaurau, saying there is nothing to fear. Police confirmed this move is designed to foster learning and information sharing between the forces and […]

New Zealand is ripe with beautiful towns and landscapes and the Keep New Zealand Beautiful awards showcase some of the best spots in the country. In the running this year are two Waikato towns; Hamilton and Cambridge. Hamilton is a finalist alongside Whanganui for the Most Beautiful City while Cambridge is up against Hastings for […]

The community of Tokoroa have rallied behind the two people who tested positive with Covid-19 last week. On Sunday, there were no new confirmed cases in Tokoroa, though new information revealed that one of the positive cases had visited the Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in the town on August 10 and 11. Those who […]