SIS stopped Chinese-linked observatory installing military-useful tracker in New Zealand
A scientific tracker could have fed military intelligence to Beijing.
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Officials hid modelling saying LNG would not lower average power prices
The government promised savings. Its hidden modelling was far less bullish.
Whistleblower alleges Manurewa ballots were stolen, filled out and returned
South Auckland’s postal-voting safeguards face another serious test. Keywords
Ngāi Tahu makes unsolicited bid to redraw South Island’s democratic map
Ngāi Tahu was not invited, but submitted a five-council blueprint anyway.
Population replacement: Nearly 64,000 citizens left while immigration kept the population growing
Immigration lifted the headcount while tens of thousands of citizens headed out.
Albanese jokes Australia could ‘take over’ New Zealand
“We could take over New Zealand. It’s still in our Constitution.”
Dunedin councillor removed after refusing order over mayoral post
Deleting one adjective was not enough to keep Ong in the chamber.
National runs down clock on promised Waitangi Tribunal reforms
Eight months late, the promised legislation remains nowhere to be seen.
National’s South Island pitch is a $145m test of whether it can return to policy
Luxon is trying to move the campaign from coups back to concrete.
Fast-track homes approved before the pipes as mayors warn ratepayers will pay
The houses have approval. The pipes may not arrive until 2033.
Dairy sector tells next government to provide certainty and let farmers produce
Farmers want stable rules before making their next round of investments.
Second petroleum permit in eight years signals New Zealand’s gas reversal
Only the second permit in eight years, and a clear change of direction.
New electricity trial could help avoid costly network upgrades
New Zealand trials a new electricity trading platform to optimize power networks and potentially reduce infrastructure costs.
The National Party's 92 political ads seen by only men
An analysis of New Zealand political parties' gender-targeted advertising strategies on social media reveals differing approaches and spending patterns, with significant implications for voter engagement.
House values slide again as buyers refuse to chase vendors
“It’s an already subdued market losing what little momentum it had..."