American demand drives New Zealand golden visa surge
Investors are thinking about “stability first”.
Centrist
Fuel buffer holds, but Hormuz threat keeps NZ exposed
A global shock could still hit New Zealanders at the pump well before it shows up as a shortage in storage tanks.
OIA review misses the real problem: hidden access
The Act’s purpose is to increase the availability of official information and promote accountability, not simply to reduce workload.
Why did a ministry ask Herald to destroy sensitive information?
The NZ Herald has reported that a ministry asked the paper to “destroy sensitive information”,...
Reserve Bank Governor issues inflation warning NZ amid fragile ceasefire
Reserve Bank Governor signalled an inflation warning NZ audiences in a 1News headline, linking New...
Co-governance comes roaring back to life
“Nothing to do with Māori, it’s to do with the unelected officials running the show.”
Charter schools: growing rolls, disputed costs, same old fight
ACT says fresh roll data shows 1,471 students enrolled across 16 charter schools as of 1 March 2026.
Judge Ema Aitken censured over Northern Club incident but remains on bench
A “serious breach of comity”.
The left revives Helen Clark, but not her toughest legacy
“Just don’t mention the foreshore and seabed.”
Border flood: more drugs, bigger seizures, no sign of control
“This idea that New Zealand used to be far away and that we are somewhat isolated – that’s not the case anymore.”
Far North District Council investigation ordered by Local Government Minister
The Local Government Minister has ordered a Far North District Council investigation, a move that...
Health NZ eye operations move toward private sector contracts
Health NZ eye operations are being sent to the private sector under “long-term contracts”, a...
NZDF to send 50 personnel to US drone exercise
The NZDF will send 50 personnel to the United States for a US military drone...
National Party NZ attorney-general prospect switches to ACT New Zealand
A former National Party NZ attorney-general prospect has switched allegiance to ACT New Zealand, describing...