November 21st, 2024
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The interim report from the Tribunal highlights serious consequences of repealing Section 7AA, which ensures protections for Māori children in state care.
Politics
6 months ago

Labour voices concern over proposed repeal of Oranga Tamariki's Section 7AA

Labour's children’s spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime has called for the National Government to reconsider its coalition commitment with ACT regarding the Oranga Tamariki...

The letter calls for the immediate commissioning of a group of journalism experts to conduct a full independent review of the entire process behind the story (Photo by Beyzanur K. via Pexels).
World
6 months ago

US academics demand independent review of the New York Times' controversial story

A collective of American journalism professors has sent a public letter to The New York Times, expressing deep concern over a front-page story...

Interest payments surged by 28% in the year to March 2024, significantly impacting living costs.
News
6 months ago

New Zealand households face 6.2% increase in living costs

In the 12 months leading up to the March 2024 quarter, the cost of living for the average New Zealand household rose by 6.2%,...

Dubai to host the largest airport terminal globally, with AED128 billion investment
World
6 months ago

Dubai to host the largest airport terminal globally, with AED128 billion investment

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has endorsed the designs for...

The study revealed a disturbing trend where 50% of the plastic items found were unbranded, complicating efforts to hold specific companies accountable.
Environment
6 months ago

Study links top global brands directly to increasing plastic pollution

In a groundbreaking study published on April 24 researchers have exposed the significant role major global brands play in contributing to plastic pollution....

In terms of employment, the R&D sector saw wages and salaries account for 60% of the total expenditure. (Stock photo: Chokniti Khongchum via Pexels)".
Business
6 months ago

New Zealand's business sector R&D investment hits record $3.7 billion

Research and development (R&D) spending in New Zealand's business sector surged to a new high of $3.7 billion in 2023, marking the largest annual...

The primary cause of food insecurity in 2023 was conflict, affecting 135 million people across 20 countries, with significant impacts noted in regions like Sudan. (Stock photo: Quang Nguyen Vinh via Pexels).
World
6 months ago

Food Insecurity numbers soar amidst conflicts and climate challenges

The 2024 Global Report on Food Crises issued a dire warning as nearly 300 million people faced significant food shortages in 2023, with...

As New Zealand continues to navigate these inflationary pressures, the focus remains on policy responses from the RBNZ and other governmental measures to stabilise the economy.
Business
6 months ago

Annual inflation in New Zealand stabilises at 4% but still overshoots official targets

The recent data from Statistics New Zealand indicates a 4.0% rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year ending March 2024,...

Featured News

Net worth has fluctuated due to shifting asset values, particularly in property and investment holdings.

Household spending surpasses income as net worth drops by $47 billion

News
The significant decrease in fruit and vegetable prices has been a major factor in the overall modest inflation.

Food prices see smallest annual increase since 2018

News
Provisional figures indicate that New Zealand saw 229,100 (± 3,500) migrant arrivals in the April 2024 year, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.

Record surge in migrant arrivals and departures for New Zealand in April 2024

News
Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

News
Auckland region had the largest increase in earnings over the year to March 2024, up to $64.9 billion from $59.6 billion in the March 2023 year.

Total gross earnings in New Zealand up by 8.6% in year to March 2024

Business