Friday, March 6, 2026

Government advances plan to replace census with ‘annual population data system’ by 2030

The Government has moved a major overhaul of New Zealand’s census system a step closer, with the New Zealand Parliament giving first reading approval...

Former National MP joins The Opportunities Party over pay equity dispute

Former MP Jackie Blue has resigned from the National Party, saying the government’s handling of pay equity legislation was the decisive factor behind her...

Supporters called to Rotorua as doctor faces Medical Council over COVID jab advice

Supporters are being invited to attend the opening day of his long-awaited Medical Council disciplinary hearing in Rotorua, where the Murupara doctor will face...

India denies its ports are being used by US Navy

New Delhi has refuted a report suggesting that American warships are refueling in the South Asian country as “fake and false”. India has denied a...

Paddy Gower admits ethical failures in legacy media Covid coverage

Legacy media journalist Paddy Gower has publicly acknowledged that aspects of his reporting during the country’s Covid-19 response 'crossed ethical lines', saying he now...

Two men charged following Ōtāhuhu assault

Two men have been charged over an assault in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February. Police Became aware of footage circulating on social media this week, showing...

Anti-Iran war protester breaks arm during fight in US Senate (Video)

A scuffle broke out on Capitol Hill involving a former Marine, Republican senator, and police. An anti-Iran war protester was injured in a scuffle with...

Two arrests following Papakura shooting

Two people have been arrested and a firearm recovered following a shooting in Papakura on Saturday morning. Police were conducting patrols in the Clevedon Road...

Government prepares to evacuate citizens from Middle East

The Government continues to explore all options for assisting New Zealanders stranded by conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence...



Trump replaces Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major change to his administration’s national security leadership, confirming that Kristi Noem...

Zelensky issues military threat to Hungarian PM

The Ukrainian leader has taken aim at the Hungarian PM over his refusal to lift a veto on billions...

Shock correction as Canadian medical journal admits 138 reports were fake

A leading Canadian pediatric journal has issued sweeping corrections across 138 articles published over the past quarter century after...

Queensland psychiatrist restricted after trans medicine comments

A Queensland psychiatrist has had strict conditions placed on his medical registration after complaints were made about his public...

All key suspects arrested in fatal beating of French right-wing activist

Quentin Deranque succumbed to severe head injuries sustained in a brawl with suspected Antifa members in Lyon last month. French...

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