Prime Minister Luxon called for a confidence vote in caucus related to his leadership of the National led coalition government last week and won the vote. · What does this mean for Mr Luxon? · He came out of the caucus meeting and proudly confirmed that he had won the vote and that the question of who will lead the current government into the next election on November 7th this year was now put to bed permanently. · But what does this…

A political shockwave is building in the United States — and New Zealand should be paying very close attention. · In Washington this week, Senator Ron Johnson revealed that 11 million pages of internal U.S. health documents have now been handed over for review. These documents, tied to COVID vaccine safety monitoring, were withheld for years. · That alone is significant. · But it’s what Johnson claims is inside those documents that matters —…

Overview · New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of recovery — but the improvement remains slow, uneven, and highly exposed to external shocks. · After a prolonged downturn through 2024–2025, recent data suggests the country has moved off the bottom. However, the recovery is still in its early stages, with multiple structural and global pressures limiting momentum. · Growth: Modest and Below Potential · Economic activity has lifted slightly,…

Source: Social Well-Being Index · New Zealand is often held up as a model society. · High living standards. Political stability. Strong institutions. A country that consistently ranks near the top of global measures like GDP per capita and the Human Development Index. · But what if those measures are telling only part of the story? · A newly released Social Well-Being Index offers a different lens — one that asks a more fundamental question: ·…

Source: Free Speech Union Full Submission: Read Full Submission · Published: April 2026 · The Free Speech Union has raised serious concerns over the proposed Policing Amendment Bill, warning it would grant police sweeping new powers to film individuals, detain them, and compel identification at public gatherings. · Scenario Raises Alarm · Turn up to a peaceful protest. An officer films you. A closure notice is issued because a constable…

A Follow-Up to elocal’s Op-Ed: “New Zealand’s Supermarket Illusion: Why Prices Aren’t Falling and Why They’re About to Get Worse” · The response to today’s op-ed has been immediate and telling. · Across the country, readers are recognising the same pattern: Prices remain high, relief isn’t flowing through, and the system feels increasingly out of balance. · The frustration is real. · But so is something else. · A growing conversation around…

There’s a growing anger across New Zealand and it’s not hard to see why. · Scroll through any community page, any comment thread, any local discussion group, and the pattern is unmistakable: people are fed up with food prices. They’re not just frustrated they’re angry. · And the assumption driving that anger seems logical on the surface. · Fuel prices have come down. So why haven’t food prices followed? · But here’s the uncomfortable reality:…

Overview · New Zealand’s fuel shipping schedule is entering another quiet phase, with multiple ports now showing extended gaps between tanker arrivals. · While not yet critical, the pattern is becoming familiar — and it continues to highlight the country’s reliance on tightly timed import logistics. · Current Situation · Marsden Point remains relatively quiet, with only limited confirmed activity: · STI Opera scheduled for May 1 No confirmed…

It happens in a split second. · A crunch. · A scrape. · That sinking “Uh ohh…” feeling in your stomach. · Whether it’s a car park mishap or a serious collision, the stress can be overwhelming. But in Pukekohe, there’s one simple piece of advice: · Keep calm and call the experts. · For more than 30 years, Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint Ltd has been the trusted name in collision repair across Pukekohe and the greater Franklin region. What began…

Retirement Has Never Been This Much Fun – Acacia Cove Village · At Acacia Cove Village, retirement isn’t about slowing down — it’s about stepping into a whole new way of living. · With the everyday taken care of, your time is finally your own. Whether it’s enjoying the beautifully maintained grounds, joining in vibrant social activities, or simply relaxing in comfort, life here feels more like a permanent holiday than retirement. ·…

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have combined their parties ahead of elections planned for later this year · Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid ©  Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty Images · Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have formed a unified party in a bid to oust Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in elections later this year. · Right-wing Bennett and…

Talks between the Russian President and Iran's foreign Minister wrap up in St Peteresburg. Abbas Araghchi says the whole world has witnessed the Islamic Republic standing up to American aggression. Malian insurgents reportedly supported by European mercenaries kill the country’s defence minister as Russia’s Africa Corps helps Bamako stem the attacks. Two Former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Benjamin Netanyahu ahead…

Kanekoa - Image facebook · !image · Cole Allen charged a Secret Service checkpoint with a shotgun, willing to die for a shot at the President. · Caltech graduate. Master's in computer science. · From what looks like a good family. · His archived tweets tell the story of how he got there. · What radicalized him weren't fringe accounts. They were the same talking points repeated every day on the left. · !image · Before the Election · Leading up…

“They can, if they wish, contact and visit the young girl whenever they want,” the girls lawyer warned. “Therefore, there is total incomprehension, not to mention anger, on the part of the family.” · By Remix News Staff · Two young men, both adults, suspected of gang rape in an Airbnb in the France’s Décines-Charpieu (Rhône), have been released from custody, shocking the family of one of the victims. · The victim’s lawyer, David Metaxas,…

Cole Allen allegedly breached security at a presidential press event on Saturday while armed with a shotgun and pistol · ©  US President Trump via Truth Social/Anadolu via Getty Images · The armed suspect who allegedly tried to storm past security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday has been charged with the attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump. · Cole Allen, 31, a teacher from…

The right-wing party would win if an election were held this Sunday, according to a new survey · People take part in an AfD campaign event in Brandenburg, Germany, March 19, 2026. © Getty Images / Frank Hammerschmidt/picture alliance · The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has hit a new popularity record and would win a hypothetical election with 28% of the vote, according to a Bild/INSA poll published on…

Ukraine’s power appears to be shifting behind the scenes · By Vitaly Ryumshin, journalist and political analyst - RT composite. ©  Getty Images/Antonio Masiello;Maxym Marusenko;Grafissimo · Almost six months have passed since ‘Mindichgate’ erupted in Ukraine. The corruption scandal, which allegedly implicated large parts of the ruling elite, became the most serious political test of Vladimir Zelensky’s presidency and,…

By Frank Bergman · !Image Text · In a development that is igniting major concerns over a growing pattern of deaths tied to sensitive government research, a decorated Air Force veteran who was preparing to testify before Congress about the government’s alleged secret UFO programs has been found dead under what officials are calling an “accidental overdose.” · Matthew James Sullivan, a 39-year-old with top-secret clearances, was discovered dead…

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