Artificial intelligence is rapidly improving the brains of robots, but building their bodies remains surprisingly old-fashioned. Hungarian robotics startup Allonic believes the answer could be to stop assembling increasingly complicated machines and start manufacturing them more like biological bodies. eLocal Report: Based on information published by Allonic and additional robotics and manufacturing reporting. · For decades, advances in…

Almost 10,000 public servants walked off the job across New Zealand on Wednesday as frustration over pay, staffing and job security spilled into nationwide industrial action. The government says workers have a right to strike but argues the PSA's campaign has become increasingly political. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Jessica Hopkins for RNZ HERE · Thousands of New Zealand public servants have taken nationwide industrial action, with…

WELLINGTON — The NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party ("Freedom") is proud to announce that prominent whistleblower and transparency advocate Barry Young will stand as a candidate for the party in the 2026 General Election. · Barry Young was the database administrator who developed the "pay-per-dose" system for Health NZ. He is better known for whistleblowing when the data showed unexpectedly high post-vax deaths. He was subsequently raided by armed…

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party will not be intimidated by people holding what he calls “anti-science” views after protesters confronted health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall in Wellington. But five years after New Zealand's vaccination mandates, the political use of that label now collides with a more complicated scientific and official record than existed at the height of the pandemic. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by RNZ…

Dr Oliver Hartwich argues Election 2026 is becoming an auction of other people’s wealth, with parties competing over nationalisation, new taxes, subsidies and taxpayer-backed schemes. He warns that weakening property rights and redistributing existing wealth risks discouraging the investment New Zealand desperately needs. With productivity already trailing Australia, Hartwich says the priority should be growing the economic pie, not fighting…

After more than a century of proposals, political reversals and competing transport priorities, Auckland’s City Rail Link is finally preparing to carry passengers. Its history shows the consequences of repeatedly postponing major infrastructure including a final price that climbed to $5.5 billion. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Matthew Theunissen for RNZ HERE. · Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) is finally due to open this weekend after a…

ACT is campaigning to end the Waitangi Tribunal’s contemporary jurisdiction, arguing the institution has become increasingly ideological and expansive. Critics say the proposal misunderstands the Tribunal’s original purpose and would remove an important mechanism for scrutinising how government decisions affect Māori rights. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Giles Dexter for RNZ HERE. · ACT has placed the future of the Waitangi Tribunal…

OceanaGold wants to extend the life of its Macraes gold mine for another decade, targeting around one million additional ounces of gold. The proposal promises hundreds of jobs and billions of dollars of economic activity, but it also raises a bigger question: when a finite New Zealand resource is extracted, how much of that wealth should be preserved for future generations? eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Tess Brunton for RNZ HERE. ·…

Behind the day-to-day flow of insurance repairs at Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint is a workshop still driven by genuine automotive passion. From modern collision work to rare restorations like a 1950s Lancia B24S, the Pukekohe team combines technical expertise, craftsmanship and more than 30 years of local reputation. Walk into Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint in Pukekohe on any given day and you'll find the workshop focused on what has become…

There was a time when shopping for menswear meant being able to see the range, feel the quality, try things on and get genuine advice from someone who knew their products. At Lewis’ Mens Fashion in Pukekohe, you still can. For more than 40 years, Lewis’ Mens Fashion has been helping generations of men from Franklin, Southern Auckland and further afield find quality clothing and footwear that looks good, fits properly and lasts. · Established in…

With Gabor shoes, we can bring you the latest styles and colours from Europe, with the fit and comfort that Kiwi feet need — including styles with a little extra width. Have you ever looked at an elegant pointed-toe shoe and thought, “There’s no way that’s going to fit my feet”? · Think again. · Gabor has been designing shoes since 1949 and has perfected the balance between style, fit and comfort. So you don't have to give up the elegant…

Retirement can be the beginning of something new. At Acacia Cove Village in Wattle Downs, residents enjoy the freedom to spend more time doing the things they love, surrounded by friends, activities, facilities and a genuine sense of community “We Thought This One Was By Far the Best” · For resident Phil, choosing Acacia Cove came after carefully looking at the retirement living options available across South Auckland. · “The reason that we…

Few moments in life are more difficult than losing someone you love. · In those first hours and days, emotions can feel overwhelming. There are decisions to make, people to contact, paperwork to complete, and often a sense of uncertainty about what happens next. · At Fountains Funeral Services, we understand that this is not just a process. It is a deeply personal journey. As a locally owned family business, our role is simple: to care for…

As civilians in Russia's Belgorod region come under daily drone attacks, we exclusively report on how hospitals, ambulances and locals are dealing with the casualties. Russia's security service thwarts a planned Ukrainian attack on the British embassy in Moscow. Kiev had planned to use intel to take aim at the UK ambassador and pin the blame on Russia. With the BRICS summit just days away in New Delhi cooperation between India and Russia is in…

AfD’s 43.8% win in Saxony-Anhalt rattled British and EU elites—pledging to end open borders and halt Ukraine funding. Barbara ties the revolt to Germany’s Mittelstand under China pressure, green/nuclear/energy shocks, Carney’s EU dream, and Trump-era peace moves. Barbara Boyd · A Saxony-Anhalt provincial election saw Germany’s nationalist AfD win 43.8% to the next party’s 17.2%, prompting alarm in the British press and among EU-linked elites…

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reportedly left talks in Kiev surprised by the conduct of senior Ukrainian officials, according to Ukrainian MP Anna Skorokhod. Her account comes as Washington intensifies efforts to find a negotiated settlement after the envoys travelled directly from talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and…

TrendCompass argues that China’s rise should no longer be viewed simply through GDP, technology or trade. Its more provocative contention is that the real competition is becoming civilizational: what are economic development, technology and political power ultimately being used to build? INR Report: Based on commentary published by TrendCompass in its Key Markets report, 10 September 2026. Read the original HERE · TrendCompass makes a…

The Alternative for Germany has won 43.8 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, but the political consequences could extend far beyond the state parliament. German media reports have raised the possibility that EU funding could be withheld if an AfD-led government comes into conflict with Brussels, reviving a fundamental argument over democracy, sovereignty and the European Union's financial power. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. ·…

Educational performance across parts of the developed West has deteriorated substantially over the past 15 years. TrendCompass argues the decline deserves much greater scrutiny, but its provocative suggestion that Western education may be deliberately producing less capable populations goes considerably beyond what the educational data itself establishes. INR Report: Based on analysis published by TrendCompass HERE. · TrendCompass begins with a…

Alice Weidel has used a combative Bundestag address to argue that Germany’s political and economic model has reached breaking point following the AfD’s dramatic electoral advance in Saxony-Anhalt. Her speech amounted to both an attack on Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition and a declaration that the AfD now expects to translate its growing electoral support into government. INR Report: Based on Alice Weidel’s address to the German Bundestag.…

Australia’s military integration with the United States is reaching far beyond AUKUS submarines, according to reporting cited by RT. The expansion raises questions about how independently Canberra could act if a US-China confrontation erupted in the Indo-Pacific — and what that would mean for New Zealand INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, drawing on reporting by The Guardian and research from the Nautilus Institute for Security and…

Positioned in an established Pukekohe street, this substantial four-bedroom, two-bathroom multi-level home offers exceptional space for family living and entertaining. Multiple living zones, an office and a large games room with bar provide outstanding flexibility, while the kitchen and dining area flows to covered outdoor entertaining overlooking the swimming pool. A private, versatile home close to Pukekohe’s shops, cafés, schools and…

Be the first to enjoy this beautifully crafted three-bedroom, two-bathroom home by respected local builder Bosanac Builders. Designed for modern living, the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area flows seamlessly to a generous outdoor deck, while the primary suite features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. With a double internal-access garage and quality finishes throughout, this brand-new home offers easy-care living in the thriving…

Whether you're stepping onto the property ladder, looking to downsize, or searching for a smart investment, 33C Harris Street, Pukekohe offers outstanding value in a highly convenient location. This solid brick, two-bedroom home combines comfortable living with exciting potential to modernise and add value over time. Enquiries/Offers over NZ$460,000 · !Image Text · Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Lounge 1 Garaging 1 Floor Area 95 sqm (more or…

Immaculately presented in a sought-after Pukekohe location, this low-maintenance brick home offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two generous living areas across 152sqm. The light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining and living space flows to a covered outdoor entertaining area, while the private master includes an ensuite. With double internal-access garaging, an easy-care section and schools, parks, shops, cafés and Pukekohe town centre within…

Set on an exceptional 3,035sqm (more or less) in the heart of Waiuku, this spacious five-bedroom family home combines privacy, versatility and convenience. Featuring generous living, extensive storage, double garaging, workshop and cellar space, the property offers outstanding flexibility for families, hobbyists or tradespeople. Expansive grounds provide room to enjoy, develop and make your own, all just minutes from Waiuku township. !Image…