Rates caps could raise risk of credit downgrade for New Zealand, Fitch warns
Local Government Minister Simon Watts. Photo: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ The Fitch credit ratings agency is warning the…
NZ First plan to buy BNZ back ‘headline-grabbing’ rather than serious policy – economist
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First’s plan to buy back the Bank of New Zealand is…
Perth hostel fire killer Reuben Lambie appears in Nelson court for alcohol breach
First published on New Zealander Reuben Lambie, spent time in an Australian jail for causing the death of…
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe found guilty of murdering Sidney Bridson in Taranaki trial
First published on Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe have been on trial in the High Court at New…
UAE’s Geopolitical Ambitions From Space Exploration to Emirates Polar Program
Introduction Primarily recognised for its regional influence in terms of economy and hydrocarbon dominance, the United Arab Emirates…
New Zealand in ‘big trouble’ amid growing global uncertainty, US-China relations, expert says
Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak. Photo: RNZ / Phill Pennington An expert on Indo-Pacific security says New Zealand is in…
UAE publicly rejects Netanyahu’s claim of secret wartime meeting during Iran conflict
The United Arab Emirates has strongly denied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that he secretly visited the…
Politics NKY Episode 11: Will Massie race come down to NKY?
In this episode of Politics NKY, Shane Noem and Kevin Burton chat about some of the bigger races…
Kiwi onboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship doesn’t usually live in New Zealand
Photo: Joao Luiz Bulcao / Hans Lucas via AFP Health NZ has confirmed one of the New Zealanders…
Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting reports
Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements were made to different media…
Norway Government snubs Hindu request for cancellation of “La Bayadère” ballet Hindus upset
The Norwegian Government has rebuffed the Hindu concerns at the re-performance of culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère” by taxpayer-funded Norwegian…
Friend tried to save rafting companion trapped in water
The Mohaka River in Hawke’s Bay. Photo: 123RF Volunteer fire-fighter Alex Scarrow died days before Christmas rafting the…