Waitangi Day 2025: Speeches and Events at Treaty Grounds
Summary: Political leaders are gathering at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for the annual Parliamentary pōwhiri, providing a platform for speeches and interactions between politicians and the indigenous Māori community. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will...
Baby dies after being left in car: Sydney childcare tragedy
Summary: Tragedy struck in Sydney as a one-year-old girl was found dead inside a car at a childcare centre after being left there for an extended period on a scorching day. Emergency services responded...
Sam Konstas withdraws from Sri Lanka Test tour for Sheffield Shield.
Sam Konstas, the rising star of Australian cricket, has made a surprising exit from the Test tour of Sri Lanka, opting to return home to play in the Sheffield Shield for New South Wales....
Improving Wellington Water’s Contractor Oversight for Better Results
Wellington Water Seeks Funding Boost for Improved Contractor OversightIn a recent meeting, Wellington Water's chief executive, Pat Dougherty, made a compelling case for additional funding of $37.5 million over the next three years from...
Politicians Condemn Antisemitism in Parliament: National Crisis Emotions
Emotions ran high in the chambers of the Australian parliament as politicians from both sides of the aisle united to condemn the alarming rise of antisemitism in the country. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and...
Konstas Return Signals Lack of Long-Term Opening Plans
Travis Head, the Australian cricketer known for his explosive batting, recently made headlines with a rapid half-century during the first Test against Sri Lanka. His stellar performance has sparked discussions about his future role...
Krishna Holi Festival of Colours in Auckland
Krishna Holi Festival of Colours Lights Up AucklandOver 14,000 individuals flocked to Kumeu, a quaint town in Auckland, to kick off the Holi festivities this year. Organized by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness,...
Impact on Community: One Year Search for Samantha Murphy
The Ballarat community is still reeling from the disappearance of Samantha Murphy, a beloved mother who went missing while on a run in the Canadian Forest on February 4, 2024. As the one-year anniversary...
Fowler Returns to Matildas in Green and Gold
Mary Fowler, the talented and rejuvenated striker, has been welcomed back into the 23-player Matildas squad for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup in the United States. This marks a triumphant return for Fowler, who had...
Realtor Janet Dickson’s Challenge on Māori Values Course Denied
Janet Dickson, an Auckland Real Estate Agent, recently faced a significant setback in her career after losing her challenge against the Real Estate Authority over a compulsory Te Tiriti course. The High Court's ruling...